Edmonton Oilers’ Alternate Jersey History Eric Friesen | November 27, 2023 Alternate jerseys have been commonplace in the NHL since the 1990s. The Edmonton Oilers introduced their first alternate jersey in 2001-02, and have featured one for the majority of the…
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.…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 27 Matthew Zator | November 27, 2023 One of the greatest legends of the National Hockey League had a hat trick of milestones on this date. Also, there are some fond memories in Boston, while both coaches…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26 Matthew Zator | November 26, 2023 If it weren’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey League to write a daily history column about. In addition to this,…
Andy Moog Inspired a Generation: A Career Retrospective Ryan Gagne | November 25, 2023 Andy Moog made his NHL debut with the Edmonton Oilers as a 20-year-old on Dec. 23, 1980, and appeared in seven regular season games. As an unproven rookie with limited…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 25 Matthew Zator | November 25, 2023 Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the greatest goal-scorers to ever play the game had memorable hat tricks while…
Revisiting Maple Leafs’ Trade of Phil Kessel to the Penguins The Old Prof | November 25, 2023 Phil Kessel was traded from the Boston Bruins to the Toronto Maple Leafs on September 18, 2009, for two first-round and a second-round draft pick. At the time, Kessel was…
6 Times Oilers Rallied From Being Outside Playoffs at Thanksgiving Brian Swane | November 24, 2023 While there wasn’t a single game on American Thanksgiving yesterday (Nov. 23), as every team had a holiday break, it is one of the most important days on the NHL…
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…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 24 Matthew Zator | November 24, 2023 This date in National Hockey League history was very eventful in both Detroit and Philadelphia. In addition, a pair of Hall of Famers hung up their skates, an all-time great…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 23 Matthew Zator | November 23, 2023 A pair of Hockey Hall of Famers scored their 600th goals on this date in National Hockey League history. There were also countless memories for both teams in New York…
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 98-year history, six are members of the Hockey Hall of Fame, two are in the United…