‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey THW Archives | December 1, 2023 I remember the first time I heard “Brass Bonanza.” It was while I was playing NHL 94 on my Sega Genesis, something I wasted a lot of time doing as…
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History? THW Archives | November 27, 2023 “Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend THW Archives | November 24, 2023 Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was…
Top 3 All-Time Rangers Goalies THW Archives | November 22, 2023 Of all the goaltenders who have played for the New York Rangers in their 90-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United…
Vladislav Tretiak: Goaltending Guru THW Archives | November 22, 2023 Over the last few decades, individuals such as Vladislav Tretiak have shaped the game of hockey in unbelievable ways. It has often been noted that Tretiak never had a fair…
Pittsburgh Penguins Top Rivalries of the Crosby Era THW Archives | November 14, 2023 Hockey rivalries have been around since the NHL was founded 1917. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had rivals since they joined the league in 1967 with the six-team expansion. Among the…
Pelle Lindbergh Remembered THW Archives | November 11, 2023 Originally written in November of 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next…
5 ’90s NHL Jerseys Gone Too Soon THW Archives | November 11, 2023 Like a fine wine, most NHL jerseys get better with age. Whether they were loved or despised, most sports jerseys end up finding a soft place in our heart as…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
NHL Dream Team THW Archives | October 31, 2023 Scenario: you wake up in the morning with the incredible urge to spend your own money on 31 National Hockey League jerseys, one from the history of each franchise. Which…
3 Best Trades in Senators History THW Archives | October 18, 2023 The Ottawa Senators have made their fair share of trades throughout their history. Some of those moves have seen them come out on top, but others have fans wondering what…
Gord Downie, Hockey, and the Tragically Hip THW Archives | October 17, 2023 Gord Downie, the powerful, enigmatic and wonderfully quirky Canadian singer-songwriter passed away Oct. 17, 2017. It wasn’t a surprise to anyone. He chose to make his brain cancer diagnosis public…