New York Rangers and 99: When Gretzky Hung ‘Em Up Scott Blair | December 15, 2023 The 1998-99 season was a special one in New York Rangers’ history. It was the last season Wayne “The Great One” Gretzky played hockey. It was a time of mixed…
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…
Fuzzy History of the NHL Playoff Beard Tony Wolak | December 14, 2023 When the 2024 Playoffs roll around, the beloved playoff beards will be back. Long a tradition of NHL players, the facial hair-growing frenzy has been adopted by fans in recent…
All-Time Leaders in Stanley Cup Playoff Hat Tricks Grant Tingley | December 14, 2023 On April 19, 2023, Roope Hintz registered his first career postseason hat trick in the Dallas Stars’ 7-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 2 of their first-round series.…
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…
Top 10 Hockey Celebrations of All Time THW Archives | December 13, 2023 Originally published in July 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of…
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,…