Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20 Matthew Zator | November 20, 2024 This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been rather kind to players and fans in Toronto and Philadelphia, as well.…
Bernie Parent: An Original Flyer and Hall of Famer Matthew Ward | November 12, 2024 Considered one of the greatest goalies in Philadelphia Flyers history, Bernie Parent suited up for parts of 11 of his 14 seasons in the NHL and World Hockey Association (WHA)…
Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades THW Archives | November 6, 2024 There have been some horrible, terrible and embarrassing trades by the Toronto Maple Leafs in team history. But in recent memory, the number one worst trade blows all the others…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 26 Matthew Zator | October 26, 2024 The greatest player to ever skate in the NHL added to his remarkable personal record book three times with three different teams on this date. Oct. 26 has been a…
Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers Kyle Gipe | October 10, 2024 During the 1970s, only the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins had more victories than the Philadelphia Flyers’ 424. During that decade, the Flyers won back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1974 and…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25 Matthew Zator | September 25, 2024 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date. Plus, three key players from the most successful teams of the 1970s…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | August 12, 2024 The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League THW Archives | July 6, 2024 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…
Today in Hockey History, May 27 Matthew Zator | May 27, 2024 There have been a lot of National Hockey League memories throughout the years on May 27. A storybook championship run continued, and back-to-back champions were crowned, with multiple records being…
Today in Hockey History: May 19 Matthew Zator | May 19, 2024 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…
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s THW Archives | April 19, 2024 Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that…
Top 3 All-Time Flyers Goalies THW Archives | April 3, 2024 While most jokes about the Philadelphia Flyers are aimed at the guys who play between the pipes, the Flyers actually have a rich history of goalies. Unfortunately, for recent teams…