5 Best Captains in St. Louis Blues History Andrew Willis | September 5, 2026 Since joining the NHL in 1967, the St. Louis Blues have built a reputation on grit, a blue-collar work ethic, and fierce community loyalty. A key part of this identity…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Matthew Zator | August 28, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 29 This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in…
New York Islanders’ Greatest of All-Time THW Archives | August 2, 2026 On Feb. 4, 1978, Hockey Hall of Famer and a member of the 100 Greatest NHL Players club, Mike Bossy, recorded the first hat trick of his NHL career as the New…
Today in Hockey History: April 9 Matthew Zator | April 9, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: April 10 April 9 has been a huge date in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, including a memorable night for one of…
Epic Comebacks: History of Stanley Cup Playoff 3-0 Series Deficits Ryan Gagne | March 29, 2026 The first team to win the Stanley Cup was in 1893, and since its inaugural season in 1917-18, NHL teams have played through a grueling playoff tournament to claim the…
Arbour, Jackman, and Steen Represent the Biggest Chapters in Blues History Andrew Willis | January 12, 2026 The St. Louis Blues’ Hall of Fame exists for multiple reasons. It exists to safeguard the franchise’s identity. It is a way to preserve its history from its inception to…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 3 Matthew Zator | November 3, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 2 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 4 Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this…
Every NHL Team’s First Captain Ryan Gagne | August 19, 2023 The NHL currently consists of 32 franchises spread throughout North America. Of course, some of today’s teams began in other cities, which makes their histories a little complicated. After digging…
Islanders’ 5 Best Head Coaches Jon Zella | January 31, 2021 The New York Islanders are one of the NHL’s most storied franchises, making their mark on the league during their brisk ascension in the late 1970s and early 1980s. After…
Islanders 12 Days of Hockeymas: 4 Stanley Cups James Nichols | December 21, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…
Blues’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: 9 Notable Captains Ethan Carter | December 16, 2020 The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down…
Barry Trotz Passes Al Arbour in Career Games Coached Matt Rothman | October 8, 2019 In his team 4-1 win on Sunday over the Winnipeg Jets, head coach Barry Trotz passed longtime New York Islanders head coach and four-time Stanley Cup champion Al Arbour in…
