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Book Review: Hockey Superstitions

Rebecca Dobrinski | February 6, 2011

Hockey Superstitions: From Playoff Beards to Crossed Sticks and Lucky Socks. By Andrew Podnieks. (2010, Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 175. $19.99 CAN/$17.95. ISBN 978-0-7710-7108-9) Every athletic league…

Wayne Gretzky and his ridiculous stats & records remain timeless & untouchable even as 99 turns 50

Christopher Ralph | January 26, 2011

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Okay – I admit it. For the vast majority of my life I would argue until I’m blue in the face why…

Book Review: The Making of Slap Shot

Rebecca Dobrinski | January 25, 2011

The Making of Slap Shot: Behind the Scenes of the Greatest Hockey Movie Ever Made. By Jonathon Jackson. (2010, Mississauga, Ontario: John Wiley & Sons Canada, Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. vii-306.…

Theoren Fleury – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | January 20, 2011

This month’s NHL Alumni guest for The Hockey Writers “Ask the Alumni” series is Calgary Flames legend and best-selling authour Theo Fleury.

Looking back at 2010 for the Chicago Blackhawks

Cheryl Adams | January 3, 2011

For Chicago Blackhawks fans, 2010 has held the ultimate hockey high of winning the Stanley Cup, but also some punishing lows. Here’s a look back at 2010 – the good,…

Georges Laraque – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | December 22, 2010

For the casual hockey fan, the name Georges Laraque conjures up images of one of the true heavyweights in the NHL. In this month’s “Ask the Alumni” we learn that there is more to the story of Big Georges Laraque.

Shutout: Leafs On Pace For All-time Futility Record

Mike Moore | December 5, 2010

The 2010-11 Toronto Maple Leafs are on pace to set an NHL record which would undoubtedly rank them among the worst teams in NHL history. After 25 games, the Leafs have been…

Lanny McDonald – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | November 24, 2010

Our first guest for the “Ask the Alumni” series at The Hockey Writers was Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald. Readers sent in their questions, and the hockey legend himself answered them.

Pit Martin – A Daughter’s Loving Tribute

Mike Moore | November 24, 2010

On April 5, 1970, the Chicago Blackhawks and Montreal Canadiens engaged in one of the weirdest games ever in NHL history. There has never been another game like it, nor…

The Worst Maple Leafs Team Ever?

Mike Moore | November 14, 2010

When Vancouver Canucks defenseman Dan Hamhuis scored into an empty net to seal a 5-3 victory over the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs last night, Leaf winger Kris Versteeg chased…

October 18 to December 2, 1959

Mike Moore | November 7, 2010

When things are going well, positive momentum helps create the right mood for more good things to happen. Everything seems to fall into place at once. All of the stars…

O’Ree deserves to be in the Hall of Fame

Steve Kendall | November 5, 2010

By Steve Kendall With the 2010 Hall of Fame induction weekend upon us, it is a good time to reflect on who is missing from the hallowed halls in Toronto.…

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