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Bill Barilko, the Tragically Hip & the Most Famous Goal in Maple Leafs History

The Old Prof | March 25, 2026

On April 21, 1951, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bitter Original Six rival, the Montreal Canadiens, had gone into overtime. Then-Maple…

Penguins’ Most Creative Player Nicknames Through the Years

THW Archives | March 25, 2026

Every professional hockey player acquires a nickname by the end of his career, whether he plays just a few games or a collection of seasons. These nicknames are often simple,…

Today in Hockey History: March 25

Matthew Zator | March 25, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 26 Today’s date in National Hockey League history has been all about things happening for the first time, both in…

Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma

THW Archives | March 24, 2026

Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…

What if Sergei Fedorov Re-Signed With the Red Wings Instead of the Ducks in 2003?

Tony Wolak | March 24, 2026

When the Detroit Red Wings announced that they are retiring Sergei Fedorov’s No. 91, countless memories came flooding back to the collective consciousness of Hockeytown. Fedorov’s five-goal night against Washington.…

Longest Stanley Cup Droughts

THW Archives | March 24, 2026

It’s often said that the Stanley Cup is the hardest trophy to win in professional sports. Of the league’s 32 teams, only 22 have won the Stanley Cup, and just…

Kraken’s Adam Larsson Set to Skate in His 1,000th Game

Jess Amato | March 24, 2026

On Tuesday, March 24, Seattle Kraken’s Adam Larsson will join an exclusive club: becoming another player to play in 1,000 games. He has had a long and storied career in…

Today in Hockey History: March 24

Matthew Zator | March 24, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 25 Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National…

The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History

Greg Boysen | March 23, 2026

The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…

The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League

THW Archives | March 23, 2026

As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada,…

Remembering Duncan Keith’s Final Season With the Edmonton Oilers

Brian Swane | March 23, 2026

On June 24, 2025, the Hockey Hall of Fame announced its 2025 class. Among those who will be inducted during the annual ceremony in November are a quartet of former…

Today in Hockey History: March 23

Matthew Zator | March 23, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: March 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: March 24 This date in National Hockey League history is etched in stone as it gave us a new all-time leader…

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