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THW Archives

The archives of THW contain over 40,000 posts on all things hockey. We aim to share with you some of the gems we've published over the years.

Top 3 All-Time Sabres Goalies

THW Archives | September 14, 2023

Throughout the history of the Buffalo Sabres, the organization has been fortunate with the goaltending position. They’ve had some of the biggest names that have played the position don the blue…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Sabres Goaltending

5 Tips to Be Your Beer League Best

THW Archives | September 14, 2023

I’ve been waiting for the phone to ring for 10 years. It still hasn’t, but I’ll be ready when it does. And although, I was never a Boy Scout, I…

Categories Archives, Humor

10 Biggest Oilers Draft Busts Since 2000

THW Archives | September 13, 2023

The Edmonton Oilers struggles at the draft table have been well documented over the years. Poor drafting and developing has been a critical factor in why the Oilers have made…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Entry Draft, Oilers History

Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey

THW Archives | September 8, 2023

The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Wild History

The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York

THW Archives | September 6, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Rangers History

Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success

THW Archives | September 5, 2023

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.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Hockey History

10 Reasons Hockey Is the Greatest Sport on Earth

THW Archives | September 3, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Top 10 Lists

Longest Stanley Cup Droughts

THW Archives | September 2, 2023

It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 20 have won the Stanley Cup and just…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

The Best Nicknames in Hockey

THW Archives | August 30, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Humor

The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History

THW Archives | August 26, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen

THW Archives | August 21, 2023

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,…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

2000 NHL Draft: 21 Goalies Selected Before Henrik Lundqvist

THW Archives | August 18, 2023

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Rangers Goaltending
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