Canucks’ Game 7 Heartbreak Led to Vancouver’s Defining Moment The Old Prof | August 5, 2025 Even from miles away, you could feel it. The buildup, the buzz, the belief—it was everywhere. You didn’t need to be in downtown Vancouver to get swept up in it.…
How Kirk McLean Sparked a Canucks Playoff March The Old Prof | July 31, 2025 If you’ve been a Vancouver Canucks fan for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about “The Save.” Maybe you even saw it live—your heart pounding, your hands gripping the…
Today in Hockey History: July 30 Matthew Zator | July 30, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 31 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There…
Today in Hockey History: July 28 Matthew Zator | July 28, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 29 National Hockey League fans in British Columbia have had a lot to be excited about on this date.…
Roger Neilson: Coaching Genius & Innovator Matthew Zator | July 25, 2025 The late Roger Neilson will forever go down as one of the most unique coaches in NHL history. His style, personality, and willingness to do anything to gain an upper…
Father. Son. Builders. How Steve and Jeff Tambellini Shaped the Modern NHL The Old Prof | July 17, 2025 In hockey, legacies are often built through grit, vision, and years of dedication. For the Tambellinis—Steve and Jeff—that legacy stretches across generations, continents, and levels of the game. From humble…
“King Richard” Reimagined: The Goalie Who Became an Artist The Old Prof | July 12, 2025 By any measure, Richard Brodeur‘s life has been nothing short of extraordinary. From hoisting major junior hockey’s most prominent trophies to backstopping an unparalleled Cinderella run to the Stanley Cup…
Today in Hockey History: July 8 Matthew Zator | July 8, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 9 This date, in 1995, proved to be a very eventful one with the National Hockey League’s annual Entry…
White Towels and King Richard: The Underdog Magic of the 1982 Canucks The Old Prof | July 3, 2025 In 1982, hockey was treated to one of the most memorable playoff runs in NHL history. The Vancouver Canucks—underdogs by almost every measure—caught fire and made their way to the…
Today in Hockey History: June 26 Matthew Zator | June 26, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 27 If you are a fan of the draft, then June 26 is a huge day for you. Five…
Today in Hockey History: June 22 Matthew Zator | June 22, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 23 A pair of games were played on June 22, and both of them saw the winner move two…
Today in Hockey History: June 10 Matthew Zator | June 10, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 11 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the NHL. There were champions…
