How Olaf (Olie the Goalie) Kölzig Became the Heart of the Washington Capitals The Old Prof | August 15, 2025 Not many NHL stories start in South Africa. Olaf Kölzig‘s did. Born in Johannesburg to German parents, he didn’t stick around long—his family eventually landed in Union Bay, British Columbia,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Matthew Zator | August 3, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Aug. 3 is an interesting date in NHL history. One of the teams in the league’s first wave…
Today in Hockey History: July 11 Matthew Zator | July 11, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…
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 7 Matthew Zator | June 7, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: June 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 8 There was still plenty of hockey played on June 7, and we got to see a trio of…
Today in Hockey History: May 30 Matthew Zator | May 30, 2025 This date in National Hockey League history has seen its fair share of memorable moments. From Stanley Cup Final drama to coaching changes and trades, May 30 has provided us…
Today in Hockey History: May 19 Matthew Zator | May 19, 2025 A pair of historic Stanley Cup champions were crowned on this date. May 19 has also seen some great individual efforts by Hall of Fame defensemen and goaltenders. Let’s begin…
Today in Hockey History: May 15 Matthew Zator | May 15, 2025 May 15 goes down as one of the most intriguing dates in National Hockey League history. There was so much more than just the exciting moments on the ice that…
Today in Hockey History: May 7 Matthew Zator | May 7, 2025 Today we look back at another busy day in National Hockey League history. May 7 has seen its fair share of Stanley Cup Final games, legendary players doing what they…
Today in Hockey History: May 4 Matthew Zator | May 4, 2025 Throughout the years, May 4 has provided more action in National Hockey League playoff history than a lightsaber duel in space. Multiple hat tricks, the crowning of a champion, and…
Today in Hockey History: April 25 Matthew Zator | April 25, 2025 April 25 has provided us with some great playoff moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. Two of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of…
Revisiting the Capitals’ Bondra-Laich Trade with Ottawa Nathan Moser | February 15, 2025 Before Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom played for the Washington Capitals, Peter Bondra was statistically the best player in the franchise’s history. Selected in the eighth round (156th overall) of…
