One for the Ages: Dave Keon’s 1979-80 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | March 22, 2023 By the time Dave Keon returned to the NHL for a curtain call with the Hartford Whalers, he was 39 years old. Even at 39, he was still only the…
Cleveland Barons NHL Draft History Nathaniel Oliver | December 4, 2022 The NHL version of the Cleveland Barons was one of the shortest-lived teams in the history of the league. The franchise was originally part of “The Great Expansion” of 1967…
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…
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…