Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup Dylan Rudolph | September 30, 2021 Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…
One for the Ages: Guy Lafleur’s 1989-90 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | September 20, 2021 Guy Lafleur was 38 years old when he signed as a free agent with the Quebec Nordiques on Jul. 14, 1989. The man affectionately known as “The Flower” was already…
Do You Know Your WHA-Era Jets Trivia? Declan Schroeder | August 25, 2021 Were you a die-hard Winnipeg Jets fan during their WHA days? Think you know everything there is to know about the first professional hockey team in Winnipeg? Let’s find out. We’ve…
Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | August 21, 2021 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
Oilers Aren’t the Only Edmonton Team to Play for the Stanley Cup Chris Carnovale | January 9, 2021 The Stanley Cup has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s when it was first donated by Lord Stanley of Preston, the Governor-General of Canada, as an…
A History of the PCHA’s Vancouver Millionaires Ben Wagner | December 31, 2020 Contrary to popular belief, the city of Vancouver does have a Stanley Cup. While the Vancouver Canucks have never hoisted Lord Stanley’s mug (and people were VERY upset at that…
The Legacy of the PCHA’s Victoria Cougars Ben Wagner | December 29, 2020 Inspired by American broadcaster Keith Olbermann, earlier this month I embarked on a quest to uncover the true nature of the National Hockey League’s ‘Original Six’. During the course of…
Flames’ Relocation to Calgary a Blueprint for Teams That Followed Cole Parkinson | December 3, 2020 Relocation in the National Hockey League certainly isn’t a new concept, and many fanbases have seen their team move out in the NHL’s 100 years. The Calgary Flames officially became…
100 Years Later: Remembering the 1920 Senators-Metropolitans Stanley Cup Final Jeff Morris | October 29, 2020 The hockey world was coming off a global pandemic and the Stanley Cup was awarded in a neutral location. When the dust settled, Ottawa beat Seattle to claim Lord Stanley’s…
The 1917 Metropolitans: Seattle’s First Stanley Cup Champions Sean Mallon | September 29, 2020 In the fall of 2021, the NHL’s newest franchise will take the ice. The newly-named Seattle Kraken will have completed construction on their arena, experienced the expansion and entry drafts…
Best Drafts in Hurricanes/Whalers History Matt Cosman | June 28, 2020 The 2020 NHL Entry Draft could be a pivotal one for the Carolina Hurricanes. With the potential for five picks in the first three rounds, the Canes have a special…
Oilers: Martin Marincin – Keeper or Trade Bait? Rob Soria | May 30, 2015 As far as second round picks go, Martin Marincin hasn’t exactly knocked it out of the park to this point in his National Hockey League career. While the Edmonton Oilers…
