Today in Hockey History: June 12 Greg Boysen | June 12, 2021 Fans in Pittsburgh were given two huge reasons to celebrate on this date over the years. Also, on June 12, two of the greatest players in National Hockey League history…
Revisiting Minnesota Wild Drafts – 2007 Devon Platana | June 12, 2021 The seventh installment in this series has arrived after previously looking at how the Minnesota Wild did in their first six drafts. If you missed any of them or want a refresher,…
Today in Hockey History: June 11 Greg Boysen | June 11, 2021 June 11 has been a very exciting day in National Hockey League history. One franchise’s 45-year wait to wear the crown finally came to an end, while another team returned…
Ranking Every Calder Trophy Winner Since 2005 Eugene Helfrick | June 10, 2021 Everyone loves when a young, exciting star comes into the NHL and dominates right out of the gate. The Calder Memorial Trophy is given out each year to the league’s…
‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe THW Archives | June 10, 2021 On June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let’s celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to…
Revisiting the Edmonton Oilers’ Disastrous 1990 Draft Brian Swane | June 10, 2021 In June 1990, the Edmonton Oilers were on top of the world. They had just won their fifth Stanley Cup in seven years, after beating the Boston Bruins 4-1 in…
2015 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now? Eugene Helfrick | June 10, 2021 Heading into the 2015 NHL Draft, there was a feeling that this would be the draft class that defined the decade. Much like how Sidney Crosby was one of the seminal…
Today in Hockey History: June 10 Greg Boysen | June 10, 2021 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
Today in Hockey History: June 9 Greg Boysen | June 9, 2021 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another…
NHL Draft History – 32nd Pick Overall Alex Hobson | June 8, 2021 Welcome to a brand new series here at The Hockey Writers called “Road to the Draft.” In this series, our draft contributors will count down from 32nd overall all the…
Today in Hockey History: June 8 Greg Boysen | June 8, 2021 June 8 is mostly remembered for two things; plenty of Stanley Cup Final action and multiple coaching changes. Also, one of the most memorable Entry Drafts in National Hockey League…
5 Forgotten Pittsburgh Penguins Players Panagiotis Mavridis | June 7, 2021 The Pittsburgh Penguins are a storied franchise, with five Stanley Cups, and with legends among the likes of Mario Lemieux, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin, and Jaromir Jagr, it’s very easy…
