Posts About "Bobby Hull"
Chicago Blackhawks' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
October 22nd, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and colorful characters to have put on the famed Blackhawks sweaters through the decades. This list chronicles the top 20 goal scorers in team history. 1. Bobby...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22
October 22nd, 2020 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in National Hockey League history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful of Hall of Fame goaltenders left their mark on the record books. A Pair of Big Games for Super Mario Mario Lemieux scored two goals, on Oct....
Blackhawks Showdown: Hull vs. Kane
October 17th, 2020 As the COVID-19 crisis has paused the NHL season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the history of Chicago Blackhawks. Today we decide once and for all who the greatest forward in Blackhawks history is - Bobby Hull or Patrick Kane. Related: Flyers Showdown - Eric Lindros vs. Bobby Clarke It’s important to note that Hull left...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22
September 22nd, 2020 A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also, the most famous international series ever played resumed in a new setting. Finally, the National Hockey League installed its first-ever salary cap and saw the relocation of one of its early teams. Stosh & the Golden Jet Inducted...
The Best #9's in NHL History
September 15th, 2020 This was originally published in August, 2015 and updated March, 2020. Over the course of the NHL's history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely to be broken. The class of the best to ever take the ice is fairly crystal clear. At the top would be Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Bobby Orr, with others...
Top 12 Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
September 7th, 2020 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme. For some players, this comes more naturally than others. In today's NHL, players have shifted their focus because of this. NHL trainer Matt Nichol noted this shift in...
Chicago Blackhawks With 100-Point Seasons
September 6th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks are an Original Six franchise with a rich and extensive history. Since their founding in 1926, the team has won six Stanley Cups including three championships from 2010-2015. They boast numerous Hockey Hall of Fame members, but only five players can say they’ve recorded 100 points in a season. While that number...
Do You Know Your WHA-Era Jets Trivia?
September 5th, 2020 Were you a die-hard Winnipeg Jets fan during their WHA days? Think you know everything there is to know about the first professional hockey team in Winnipeg? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to create three rounds of trivia about the great players and moments in the upstart franchise's history. Be sure to scroll...
Jets With 100-Point Seasons
June 29th, 2020 Recording 100 points in a single season is an outstanding offensive achievement that speaks not just to pure talent and dominance, but also consistency and determination. A number of Winnipeg Jets players have reached the 100-point plateau — many in multiple different seasons — since the team began as a World Hockey...
Today in Hockey History: June 27
June 27th, 2020 A pair of National Hockey League Entry Drafts were held on this date, with both teams from the Sunshine State getting a crack at the top pick. Also, the NHL newest rival made a huge splash on this date in 1972. Lightning Strike First The 27 teams of the NHL got together in Buffalo, NY, on June 27, 1998, for the annual Entry Draft....
Top 5 Father-Son Duos in NHL History
June 21st, 2020 Father-son bloodlines are deeply rooted in the NHL. And with every passing NHL Draft, it seems there’s high-end talent continuing to be passed-on. It's a family tradition. Fathers teach their sons the little things that it takes to be an NHL athlete. They benefit from their knowledge, their connections, their coaches and often...
Chicago Blackhawks 50-Goal Scorers
June 4th, 2020 Since their founding in 1926, the Chicago Blackhawks (and Black Hawks) have won six Stanley Cup championships. They’re one of the “Original Six” NHL teams along with the Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New York Rangers. There are only three Blackhawks to reach the 50-goal mark....
Countdown to Puck Drop - Day 79 - Jets 1978-79 Avco Cup-Winning Season
May 22nd, 2020 Introducing The Hockey Writers' Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL's regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators, we'll be producing content that's connected to the number of days remaining on that particular day. Some posts may be associated with a player's...
