Lokomotiv Yaroslavl Remembered Margann Laurissa | September 7, 2020 *Originally written in September 2012* On September 6, 2012, there was cause for celebration in Yaroslavl, Russia. For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the city’s hometown hockey…
Sharks History: The Importance of September 6 Sydney Hillis | September 7, 2020 Although teams are not playing regular-season games on this day, Sept. 6 is one of the most significant dates in San Jose Sharks history. It not only was the day…
Red Wings | Revisiting Mickey Redmond’s 1972-73 Season Raymond Harrison | September 5, 2020 In terms of the greatest players in Detroit Red Wings history, Mickey Redmond may not be the first name that comes to mind. The mustachioed marvel may resonate with fans…
3 Ottawa Senators Who Were One-Hit Wonders Ben Fraser | September 1, 2020 When players show massive improvement over the course of one season and produce like they never had before, the signs usually point to a breakthrough in their development. However, sometimes…
20 Years Later – Jason Spezza Trade Between Spitfires And IceDogs Dave Jewell | August 28, 2020 When you think of NHL veteran Jason Spezza, teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs, Dallas Stars, and Ottawa Senators immediately come to mind. However, before his journey through the NHL,…
They Wore It Once: Ducks Players and Their Unique Numbers Eddy Jones | August 27, 2020 The Anaheim Ducks have had several iconic sweater numbers throughout their 26-year history. At the top of that list are Paul Kariya, Teemu Selanne and Scott Niedermayer, with their numbers,…
The Rest Is Red Wings History: Osgood Replaces Hasek and Wins 2008 Stanley Cup Nolan Bianchi | August 24, 2020 Remember the last seconds of the Detroit Red Wings’ Cup-clinching win against the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2008? The puck waffles near an open goalmouth. Penguins forward Marian Hossa makes a…
Crossing Pennsylvania: Flyers-Penguins Trades in the 21st Century Josh Lewis | August 24, 2020 Making a trade with your biggest rival is like sitting on a public toilet: it’s dirty, it’s gross and you avoid it whenever possible, but on rare occasions, it’s the…
Jiri Fischer’s Optimism Triumphed Over Tragedy Devin Little | August 22, 2020 For many Detroit Red Wing fans, the scariest scene to ever play out during a game of hockey came on the night of November 21, 2005. Less than two months…
3 Legendary Olympic Hockey Players You’ve Never Heard Of THW Archives | August 18, 2020 When Alan Eagleson brought the 1972 Summit Series to fruition, North American hockey fans quickly learned that the rest of the world had some serious talent. The Canadians severely underestimated…
Top-10 Finns of the 1990s Nathaniel Oliver | August 17, 2020 The 1990s were a time when Finnish hockey players became more prevalent throughout the NHL. By the time that the decade had gotten underway, three Finns already had their names…
A Look Back at the Sharks’ 2013 Draft Class Bryan Del Fava | August 15, 2020 One of the unfortunate aspects of the NHL Draft is that not every pick is guaranteed to make it to the NHL. It all depends on how well the players…