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Today in Hockey History: March 27

Matthew Zator | March 27, 2024

One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. A legendary run began in Vancouver after a…

Patrice Bergeron’s Journey From Sitting in the Net to “Mr. Selke”

Justin Caron | March 26, 2024

July 25th, 2023 is a day that Boston Bruins’ fans will remember for years as captain Patrice Bergeron announced that he was retiring. While the announcement hit fans hard, it…

Today in Hockey History: March 26

Matthew Zator | March 26, 2024

Some of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game had huge moments on this date, including a record that will likely never be broken. A hockey legend won his…

Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years

THW Archives | March 25, 2024

Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…

Today in Hockey History: March 25

Matthew Zator | March 25, 2024

Today’s date in National Hockey League history has been all about things happening for the first time, both in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. The greatest player of…

Today in Hockey History: March 24

Matthew Zator | March 24, 2024

Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago, Toronto…

Canadiens Forgotten Ones: Top 5 of the Modern Era

Blain Potvin | March 24, 2024

The Montreal Canadiens have a long and storied history stretching back to its founding in Dec. 1909, a full eight years before the birth of the NHL. Because of this, there…

Today in Hockey History: March 23

Matthew Zator | March 23, 2024

This date in National Hockey League history is etched in stone as it gave us a new all-time leader in goals scored. One of the greatest rivalries in sports was…

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Gerry Cheevers

Andrew Forbes | March 22, 2024

Recognized as maybe one of the more well-known goaltenders in Boston Bruins history, many don’t know where Gerry Cheevers’ career started. Now, bitter rivals, the former Bruins netminder began his…

Colorado Avalanche All-Time Starting Lineup

Julian Mongillo | March 22, 2024

There is a lot of history behind the Colorado Avalanche franchise. Before it was based out of Denver, playing in burgundy and blue jerseys as it is now, the team…

Today in Hockey History: March 22

Matthew Zator | March 22, 2024

March 22 has seen quite a bit of National Hockey League history over the years. One of the league’s oldest franchises did plenty on this date. In addition, we witness…

Today in Hockey History: March 21

Matthew Zator | March 21, 2024

March 21 has been quite the eventful date in National Hockey League history. It gave us a memorable goaltending performance in Boston, some great milestones in Pittsburgh and plenty of…