The Ice Rink: A Brief History THW Archives | February 6, 2023 This THW Archive piece was originally published in Dec. 2012. And the music from the skating rink drifts across the town … All across the world, the ice rink has…
2021-22 Avalanche Are the Best Team in Franchise History Marko Zlomislic | February 6, 2023 Although the 2021-22 edition of the Colorado Avalanche just missed out on collecting a second consecutive Presidents’ Trophy, their play this season has warranted comparisons to the heralded 2000-01 outfit.…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | February 6, 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.…
3 San Jose Sharks That Fans Would Like to Forget About Daniel Gentile | February 5, 2023 Every franchise has opposing players who have done their team dirty in the past. I’m sure Philadelphia Flyers fans wouldn’t mind Wayne Gretzky taking a few shots from Rocky Balboa after…
The NHL’s Most Unbreakable Records Andrew Forbes | February 5, 2023 Many athletes believe – or at least pretend to believe – that records are made to be broken. If that’s the case, they haven’t taken a look at the NHL’s…
Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players Alex Hobson | February 5, 2023 In their 105-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,053 players suit up to don the blue and white. Only eight of these 1,053 players are…
Canucks Forgotten Ones: Bryan McCabe Matthew Zator | February 4, 2023 Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time THW Archives | February 4, 2023 On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…
20 Biggest NHL Trades in the Past Year Matthew Zator | February 4, 2023 There are many ways for a general manager to improve his team, be it free agency, the waiver wire and of course the trade market. It’s a dance that is…
Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings Tony Wolak | February 3, 2023 It’s been 34 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…
One for the Ages: Alexandre Daigle’s 2003-04 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | February 3, 2023 Alexandre Daigle gets an unfair bad rap. “All-time greatest draft bust”, “primadonna”, “completely lacked effort and motivation”. Strong words for any athlete, though maybe at the time that he broke…
St. Louis Blues History of Black Hockey Players Mike Meyer | February 3, 2023 In honor of Black History Month, it’s important to celebrate and embrace the everchanging growth and expansion of the game of hockey. From the vast, rugged lands of Canada, to…
