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How to Talk Like a Hockey Player

THW Archives | April 10, 2022

Possibly more than any other sport, there is a unique culture that surrounds hockey. It’s a tightly knit group that is as dedicated to its sport as any in the…

The Best Nicknames in Hockey

THW Archives | April 3, 2022

Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…

5 Best Dad Strength Performances in NHL History

Shawn Wilken | March 31, 2022

When it comes to being a parent, nothing compares to how challenging yet rewarding it can be as a life experience. It comes with its many ups and downs, sleepless…

5 Tips to Be Your Beer League Best

THW Archives | March 26, 2022

I’ve been waiting for the phone to ring for 10 years. It still hasn’t, but I’ll be ready when it does. And although, I was never a Boy Scout, I…

Darryl Sutter’s Press Conferences Can be Comedy Gold

Greg Tysowski | March 25, 2022

There are plenty of adjectives I could use to describe Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter when he sits down for his media availabilities: gruff, short, terse, intimidating, sour, dour,…

Mid-Season Montreal Canadiens Awards for 2021-22

Ryan Szporer | January 29, 2022

Any preseason optimism a Montreal Canadiens player would be in line for an NHL award? Long gone. That only goes for official awards, though.

The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History

Greg Boysen | January 18, 2022

As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…

What’s on Every Montreal Canadien’s 2021 Christmas Wish List?

Ryan Szporer | December 24, 2021

At 7-21-3, the Montreal Canadiens must have a lot to wish for… even individually. Here’s a peak at each of their 2021 Christmas wish lists.

Canadiens ‘Magical’ Stanley Cup Run: Ghosts, Numbers & Really Weird Things

Trege Wilson | June 28, 2021

The Montreal Canadiens find themselves in the Stanley Cup Final for the first time in 28 years, which is the longest drought for the NHL’s oldest team. They have made…

6 NHL Teams You Might Have Forgotten

Ryan Szporer | March 7, 2021

The NHL lied. There weren’t six original teams when the league began operations for the 1917-18 season. There were technically only four. And, of those, only one—the Montreal Canadiens—has essentially…

Canadiens New Year’s Resolutions for 2021

Ryan Szporer | December 31, 2020

As the calendar flips past 2020 (thankfully), it’s time to make some meaningful New Year’s resolutions. For many, it might be as simple getting outside more after upwards of nine…

The Story of My Russian KHL Odyssey

Ryan Szporer | November 8, 2020

Originally published Nov. 11, 2019 There I was, busy typing away on my laptop, trying to get a piece done, when my cellphone rang. Under normal circumstances, deep in thought,…

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