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Today in Hockey History: Aug. 15

Matthew Zator | August 15, 2024

Aug. 15 has been a very interesting day in National Hockey League history. This date has seen a pair of successful coaches find new jobs. Also, a current franchise filed…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 14

Matthew Zator | August 14, 2024

Some big names in the history of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchise made news on this date through the years. Plus, one of the best defensemen of this…

Ex-Maple Leafs Kasperi Kapanen: Where Is He Now?

The Old Prof | August 14, 2024

Kasperi Kapanen was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2014 NHL Entry Draft. He’s a hockey blueblood, the son of Sami Kapanen, who…

Bruins 2015 Draft Failure Will Haunt Them for Years

Scott Roche | August 14, 2024

It has been seven seasons since Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney oversaw the 2015 Entry Draft, his first in charge of the Black and Gold. Three consecutive first-round picks…

Top 10 Weirdest Goalies in NHL History

THW Archives | August 14, 2024

It’s a commonly-held belief in NHL circles, and hockey in general, that goalies tend to be a bit weird. It’s more strange to find a goalie that isn’t weird than…

NHL Expansion After Seattle

Kyle Knopp | August 13, 2024

*This is an article that was originally published in 2021 In a just few short years, the NHL grew from 30 to 32 teams. One of those teams was placed…

Ranking the Islanders Jerseys

James Nichols | August 13, 2024

*This article was originally published in August 2021 For the most part, when you think of the New York Islanders sweaters, you really only think of the blue home and…

Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma

THW Archives | August 13, 2024

Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 13

Matthew Zator | August 13, 2024

The month of August has not usually been a busy one in NHL history. However, this date has seen quite a few memorable moments with some veteran players finding new…

The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks

Josh Bell | August 12, 2024

The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…

Top 10 Hobey Baker Winners of All Time

Victor Nuño | August 12, 2024

The Hobey Baker Award, awarded annually to the most valuable player in the college hockey world, was first dished out in 1981. Since then it has been handed out to…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 12

Matthew Zator | August 12, 2024

A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much time away from the ice. Also, a long-time National Hockey League coach…