The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York THW Archives | September 6, 2024 A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | September 5, 2024 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth THW Archives | September 3, 2024 If you’re reading this, you’re probably already aware that hockey is the undisputed best sport on the planet. But if you really need some extra convincing, here’s a list of…
Longest Stanley Cup Droughts THW Archives | September 2, 2024 It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 22 have won the Stanley Cup and just…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey THW Archives | August 30, 2024 Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History THW Archives | August 26, 2024 To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | August 21, 2024 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist THW Archives | August 18, 2024 Based on Henrik Lundqvist’s career statistics, one might think that the New York Rangers goaltender was a top pick in the NHL Draft. However, some might be hard pressed to…
Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History THW Archives | August 14, 2024 It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | August 13, 2024 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Revisiting the Hurricanes’ Keith Primeau for Rod Brind’Amour Trade THW Archives | August 9, 2024 This article was originally published in September, 2014. This piece revisits a trade from 2000 that saw two prominent centers trading places between Eastern Conference rivals. The players would play…
“Miracle on Ice” 44 Years Later: Where Are They Now? THW Archives | August 8, 2024 In the 2004 film, Miracle, Kurt Russell, who plays Herb Brooks, talked about the best moment of the 1980 Olympics experience, and he refers to the team gathering together on…
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