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7 Cool Things About Sidney Crosby

Colton Pankiw | August 7, 2022

In sports, the term legend is sometimes used too loosely when describing any particular athlete in any sport. That isn’t the case, however, when referring to Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney…

Canucks Forgotten Ones: Mike Keane

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2022

Over their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many players come through the doors of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. It’s hard to remember them all, especially when they are…

Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket

THW Archives | August 5, 2022

“Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…

Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game

THW Archives | August 4, 2022

Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for…

Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend

THW Archives | August 3, 2022

Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share…

Canadiens’ Andrei Markov – Bidding Farewell to The General

Melissa Boyd | July 31, 2022

Andrei Markov, one of the Montreal Canadiens’ all-time great defensemen, announced his retirement from professional hockey on April 16, 2020, at the age of 41. Being one of the best…

Dale Hunter’s Unbreakable Record

Nathaniel Oliver | July 31, 2022

Nicknamed “The Nuisance” for his sandpapery, face-wash, stick-to-the-groin style of play, Dale Hunter was a difference maker for every season of his 19-year NHL career. Though he never won the…

Lorne “Gump” Worsley: The Story of an Icon

THW Archives | July 30, 2022

Lorne “Gump” Worsley, born and raised in Montreal, was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask.  “My face is my mask,” he would say, refusing to don facial…

7 Fun Facts About Dustin Byfuglien

Brooke LoFurno | July 28, 2022

At 35 years old, Dustin Byfuglien was an NHL defenseman for well over a decade. He has played for the Winnipeg Jets, Chicago Blackhawks, and the Atlanta Thrashers (who became…

Walt Poddubny: Rangers’ Brief and Tragic Star

Tom Castro | July 25, 2022

For established world-class athletes, joining a team in New York City from elsewhere always has been, and always will be, a different animal. A select group of imported players thrives…

Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography

Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2022

The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring…

The 5 Most Memorable Pavel Datsyuk Moments

Devin Little | July 20, 2022

It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I’m talking about the ability to make people say,…

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