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Bernie Parent

Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s

THW Archives | November 25, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 20

Matthew Zator | November 20, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 19 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 21 This is a pretty important date for Boston in National Hockey League history. Nov. 20 has also been…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Bernie Parent: An Original Flyer and Hall of Famer

Matthew Ward | November 12, 2025

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)…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Worst Toronto Maple Leafs Trades

THW Archives | November 6, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Maple Leafs Transactions, NHL Trade Analysis, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 26

Matthew Zator | October 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 27 The greatest player to ever skate in the NHL added to his remarkable personal record book three times…

Categories Archives, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History

The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League

THW Archives | October 12, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Broad Street Bullies: More Than Goons, Fists & Enforcers

Kyle Gipe | October 10, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Flyers History, Hockey History, Philadelphia Flyers

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 25

Matthew Zator | September 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 26 Two of the most storied franchises in NHL history were officially added to the league on this date.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Red Wings History

3 Maple Leafs’ Goalies Who Slipped Through the Cracks

The Old Prof | August 24, 2025

With the Toronto Maple Leafs, playing goal isn’t just another job—it’s a full-blown test of patience, skill, and mental toughness. The spotlight here isn’t forgiving, and the crease has often…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks

Josh Bell | August 12, 2025

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 –…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: May 27

Matthew Zator | May 27, 2025

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…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

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…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History
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