Today in Hockey History: Dec. 17 Matthew Zator | December 17, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was dominated by some guy in Edmonton who wore No. 99. Also, there were plenty of memories back in the day of black…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 16 Matthew Zator | December 16, 2023 There is little doubt that the city of Montreal is responsible for some of the biggest moments and greatest players in National Hockey League history. They had three of their…
Montreal Canadiens’ 2012 Draft Class Revisited Shawn Wilken | December 16, 2023 In 2012, the Montreal Canadiens ushered in a new era with general manager Marc Bergevin joining the club and assuming responsibility of the team’s future. His tenure started with the…
2 of the Cheapest NHL Trades Ever Andrew Forbes | December 16, 2023 So often we delve deep into the analytical side of trades in sports. Which players needed the change more? Which team is going to come out on top? Was there…
Revisiting the Dan Boyle Trade That’s Still Impacting the Lightning Andrew Mulville | December 15, 2023 The Tampa Bay Lightning recently competed in their first-ever Stanley Cup playoff series against their in-state rival Florida Panthers. The two teams have a long history of playing against each…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 15 Matthew Zator | December 15, 2023 Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first games while another old barn saw the last game within its walls.…
Maple Leafs’ Draft Picks That Got Away Peter Baracchini | December 14, 2023 The Toronto Maple Leafs team of the early 2000s was one of the most beloved by Leafs Nation. With names like Mats Sundin, Gary Roberts, Darcy Tucker, Bryan McCabe, Alexander…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 14 Matthew Zator | December 14, 2023 Dec. 14 has been a very eventful and unique day in National Hockey League history. Among the more memorable moments are a pair of Hall of Fame blueliners scoring their…
Red Wings’ 10 Hall of Famers on 2002 Stanley Cup Team Patrick Brown | December 13, 2023 The 2001-02 Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings were a sight to behold. Their league-best 116 points were 15 more than any other team that season, and the roster was…
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect THW Archives | December 13, 2023 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 13 Matthew Zator | December 13, 2023 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only…
NHL Hat Tricks History & Fun Facts Matthew Zator | December 12, 2023 A hat trick is one of the NHL’s rarest achievements with only 96 during the 2022-23 season. That’s rarer than a shutout, with 117 in 2022-23, or a shorthanded goal,…