Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career Greg Boysen | January 10, 2026 Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
7 Cool Things About Mitch Marner Colton Pankiw | January 7, 2026 *This archive was originally published in May 2023 In the last three stories I did in this series, I covered more of the league’s quieter stars in players like Sidney…
7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer The Old Prof | December 24, 2025 Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall…
Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer Shaun Filippelli | November 28, 2025 Marc-André Fleury was one of the best goaltenders in the NHL since he was picked first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2003. One of only three goalies in league…
7 Cool Things About Jumbo Joe Thornton The Old Prof | November 22, 2025 Joe Thornton, who is often affectionately referred to as “Jumbo,” is one of the NHL’s most iconic figures. Over his three-decade career, he was renowned for his exceptional skill, leadership,…
Zdeno Chara – 7 Cool Things About the Big Guy Brandon Share-Cohen | November 18, 2025 When thinking about former NHL defender and future Hall of Famer Zdeno Chara, one word should come to mind. That word, as you might have guessed, is big. Whether it’s…
Jonathan Toews: Beyond the Glory Gail Kauchak | November 1, 2025 After 15 years and three Stanley Cups as the captain of the Chicago Blackhawks, longtime superstar Jonathan Toews took some time away from hockey due to health issues related to…
Jaromír Jágr Breaks Gretzky’s Professional Hockey Goal Record Ryan Gagne | October 31, 2025 Like a fine wine, Jaromír Jágr has only improved with age. As a 19-year-old in 1990, Jágr made his NHL debut and finished his rookie season hoisting the Stanley Cup.…
9 Cool Things About Dave Semenko: Edmonton Oilers’ Enforcer The Old Prof | October 29, 2025 Dave Semenko was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who was a left winger in the World Hockey Association (WHA) for two seasons and the NHL for 10 seasons. In…
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck Josh Bell | October 16, 2025 Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable…
7 Things About P.K. Subban Kyle Gipe | October 13, 2025 Pernell-Karl Subban, known to most as P.K., is one of the most dynamic defensemen in recent memory. His electrifying play on the ice combined with his equally-charismatic personality off-ice into…
Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty THW Archives | August 31, 2025 Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…