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Today in Hockey History: June 7

Matthew Zator | June 7, 2024

There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of unique Stanley Cup winners, some overtime drama, clutch goaltending, and one streak…

1967 NHL Expansion

Rick Cole | June 6, 2024

June 6, 1967. If you are an old-time hockey fan, or a purist, that date is a day of infamy. If you are of the more modern generation, you likely…

Today in Hockey History: June 6

Matthew Zator | June 6, 2024

June 6 has been a hectic day throughout National Hockey League History. A pair of expansion drafts were held on this date, including the first one ever. Lord Stanley called…

Matt Duchene Trade Analyzed

Dayton Reimer | June 5, 2024

At the beginning of the 2017-18 season, expectations were high for the Nashville Predators and the Ottawa Senators. The Predators were just coming off of their first trip to the…

Today in Hockey History: June 5

Matthew Zator | June 5, 2024

June 5 has given us a little bit of everything throughout National Hockey League history. There were epic comebacks, expansion, awards given out and even one of the greatest NHL…

The Ice Rink: A Brief History

THW Archives | June 4, 2024

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…

Today in Hockey History: June 4

Matthew Zator | June 4, 2024

June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

THW Archives | June 3, 2024

Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…

Today in Hockey History: June 2

Matthew Zator | June 2, 2024

June 2 was another busy day in National Hockey League history. In addition to plenty of overtime Stanley Cup Final action, there were also some big coaching moves, a new…

Bandy: The Other Ice Hockey

Kyle Knopp | June 2, 2024

The sound of blades grinding the ice of players skating at high speeds, blistering 100+ MPH slap shots, beautiful end-to-end rushes with tape-to-tape passes, and sprawling kick saves by goaltenders…

Oilers’ Decade of Darkness-Ending Team: Where Are They Now?

Rob Couch | June 2, 2024

If you are a long-time Edmonton Oilers fan, you have suffered through the “Decade of Darkness” from 2006 to 2016, when the team failed to make the playoffs. At the…

Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins: Luc Robitaille and Zigmund Palffy

George Majchrzak | June 1, 2024

Recently I wrote about Sergei Zubov and Bryan Smolinski, two players who appeared in only one season, albeit laudable, with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1995-96. It got me thinking about…