10 Lake Superior State Players With Over 100 NHL Games Matthew Ward | May 9, 2024 The Lake Superior State University Lakers compete in NCAA Division I’s Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). A three-time national champion program, hockey at Lake Superior State dates back to 1966.…
Steve Yzerman, The Captain THW Archives | May 9, 2024 To locals, he was simply known as “The Captain.” Unfortunately overshadowed by two guys named Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux over most of his career, Steve Yzerman finally got the…
Ranking the Maple Leafs’ Best Goalies Since 1990 The Old Prof | May 9, 2024 I’ve enjoyed the past five years as I’ve covered the Toronto Maple Leafs. As many readers know, I come to writing about hockey from my history of being a teacher,…
Today in Hockey History: May 9 Matthew Zator | May 9, 2024 Today’s history lesson is full of great Stanley Cup Playoff memories, including exciting overtime goals, huge offensive performances, and big-time goaltending. Plus, a Hall of Famer and favorite in Motown…
Florida Panthers and the History of the Rats Joey Ganzi | May 8, 2024 This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers finally back in the NHL playoffs, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the…
Top 3 All-Time Bruins Goalies Brandon Share-Cohen | May 8, 2024 The Boston Bruins have a rich history in the world of hockey as an Original Six franchise, but their history of goaltenders has not always been so strong. In the…
Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections Paul Quinney | May 8, 2024 Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…
The Best NHL Forwards Ever: A Lineup For the Ages Matthew Zator | May 8, 2024 Over the National Hockey League’s 107-year history, we have had many legendary players take part in the coolest game on ice. The storied franchises of the Montreal Canadiens, Edmonton Oilers,…
May 8 Hockey Birthdays: Whitney, Martin, Markkanen Ryan Gagne | May 8, 2024 On May 8, we celebrate the birthdays of 22 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes several Stanley Cup winners, a netminder who saved the 2006 Stanley Cup Final…
5 Best 10th-Overall Draft Picks in NHL History Josh Reinitz | May 8, 2024 The suspense is over, and for the first time in over a decade, the NHL Draft Lottery failed to change the draft order. The New Jersey Devils will select tenth…
Today in Hockey History: May 8 Matthew Zator | May 8, 2024 The teams from the Empire State have enjoyed quite a bit of success on this date throughout the years. May 8 has also provided some “Original Six” memories, big performances…
May 7 Hockey Birthdays: Puljujärvi, Anderson, Khudobin Ryan Gagne | May 7, 2024 On May 7, we celebrate the birthdays of 22 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes a former fourth overall pick, a journeymen goalie who played in the Stanley…