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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25

Matthew Zator | September 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date.…

Ottawa Senators’ Best All-Time

Ben Fraser | September 25, 2025

The Ottawa Senators have had a number of franchise faces since their inception in 1992. Many fans ask common questions about their teams as to who would be their prospective…

Hockey Documentaries to Watch Right Now

Blain Potvin | September 25, 2025

True fans know hockey involves more than a 60-minute game. From fictional movies about the sport to highlight reels online, hockey can be found in multiple forms. A number of…

History of the Houston Aeros

Kyle Gipe | September 24, 2025

*Originally published in Dec. 2017 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their…

Ranking Every Hart Trophy Winner Since 2005

Eugene Helfrick | September 24, 2025

As the NHL equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league’s most coveted award. Oftentimes, it coincides with the league’s top goal-scorer or point…

7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections

THW Archives | September 24, 2025

Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 430 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While…

Alex Burrows’ Journey From Grinder to Canucks’ Game 7 Hero

The Old Prof | September 24, 2025

Not every NHL story starts with bright lights and a walk across the draft stage. Some begin in the shadows—on long bus rides, in forgotten leagues, in front of half-empty…

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 24

Matthew Zator | September 24, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in NHL history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching…

The Mike Komisarek Story: From Canadiens’ Hammer to Maple Leafs’ What-If

The Old Prof | September 23, 2025

If you were a Montreal Canadiens fan in the mid-2000s, odds are you remember Mike Komisarek: big frame, bigger hits, zero nonsense. Related: Today in Hockey History: Sept. 23 Komisarek…

Ottawa Senators Jersey History

Dayton Reimer | September 23, 2025

The NHL has been under a redesign fever for the last several seasons. The Florida Panthers and Dallas Stars have been some of the boldest as of late, completely changing…

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 23

Matthew Zator | September 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Sept. 23 will be remembered for having the first woman to ever play in a NHL game take…

J.T. Miller’s Wild Ride to Becoming Captain of the New York Rangers

Anthony Russo | September 23, 2025

It might seem like forever ago – but J.T. Miller made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 2013. Now he finds himself as the captain of perhaps…

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