Top 10 Swedes in the NHL Today Matthew Zator | October 22, 2026 During the 2021-22 NHL season, a writer at The Hockey Writers tackled a complex list of who are the best Sweden-born players in the league. Historically, the country ranks among…
NHLers by Country: On Top of Their Game and the World Ryan Szporer | October 21, 2026 It may be called the National Hockey League, but it sure feels more like it could be an international one. Of course, the now-defunct International Hockey League was in operation…
Top 10 Russians in the NHL Today Matthew Zator | October 19, 2026 Russians comprise some of the most talented, most dominant players in the NHL today. In the past decade alone, they have won Vezina Trophies, “Rocket” Richards, Hart Memorials, Art Ross…
Top 5 Players From France in NHL History Nathaniel Oliver | October 16, 2026 When André Peloffy suited up for the expansion 1974-75 Washington Capitals, he became the first player born in France to play in the National Hockey League. Originally selected by the…
The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL THW Archives | September 27, 2026 European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…
Chinese Hockey Expanding at an Astonishing Rate Josh Bell | September 23, 2026 *This archive was originally published in Sep. 2021 The Chinese Ice Hockey Association (CIHA) has a goal. They have been expanding in the hockey market for years now and they…
Top 5 Ukrainians in NHL History Nathaniel Oliver | September 9, 2026 Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, the NHL has found player representation from many countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. 1994 saw the first Russian-born players…
Canadiens’ Koivu & Predators’ Floris Getting First Preseason Looks in Liiga’s Pitsiturnaus Tournament Andrew Epps | August 8, 2026 The Liiga preseason handed two NHL prospects their first competitive shifts of the 2026-27 season on Friday, Aug. 7. Montreal Canadiens forward Aatos Koivu centered a line for TPS Turku,…
10 Finnish Prospects Closest to an NHL Debut Andrew Epps | July 14, 2026 Development camps wrapped up across the league this month, and they bring up a lot of conversations about when fans can expect to see those players hit the ice in…
Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues Eugene Helfrick | July 9, 2026 *Original concept by Anatoliy Metter Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan base? Well, if you have,…
The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever Stephen Ground | July 4, 2026 Hockey has historically been a sport dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international affair. But American players have always had a major role…
5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever Colton Pankiw | July 1, 2026 Since the NHL was formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are…
