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2015-16 Maple Leafs: Celebrating the “Worst” Team in Franchise History

The Old Prof | November 27, 2023

It seems like a lifetime ago, but it was only seven years since the Toronto Maple Leafs were one of the worst teams in the NHL. During the 2015-16 season,…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Carolina Hurricanes Jersey History

Eugene Helfrick | November 26, 2023

For people that are supposed to be exceedingly competent businesspeople, National Hockey League owners sure do make some fascinating choices. For evidence, look no further than Peter Karmanos Jr., former…

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Top 3 All-Time Flames Goalies

THW Archives | November 26, 2023

The goaltending history of the Calgary Flames franchise has been punctuated by a handful of excellent performances in a desert of otherwise unremarkable ones. In an effort to separate the…

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10 NHL Players with the Most Stanley Cups

Ryan Gagne | November 26, 2023

According to numbers obtained from NHL Records, there have been 1,090 players to win the Stanley Cup, with 467 players (42%) winning it more than once. Interestingly, the further we…

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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,…

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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…

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Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s

THW Archives | November 25, 2023

Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…

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Line of the Times: The Legion of Doom

THW Archives | November 25, 2023

Hide your women, children, and favorite hockey team. Call up Batman, Superman, and the rest of the Justice League because when the Legion of Doom rolls through town, there is little…

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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…

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