WHA’s Philadelphia Blazers Epically Flamed Out 50 Years Ago Anthony Trudeau | June 7, 2023 Though the traditional big four teams (the Eagles, Flyers, Phillies, and 76ers) dominate Philadelphia’s sporting landscape, the city also has a rich history of franchises that do not quite “count.”…
Chicago Blackhawks 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | June 4, 2023 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 3 Matthew Zator | April 3, 2023 April 3 was a big date for the Original Six cities of Boston and Toronto. Plus, the most successful father-son duo in National Hockey League history had major milestones. The…
Unsalaried: The Era of the Two-Job Hockey Player Ben Wagner | October 5, 2021 Before the era of massive contracts and multi-million dollar stars, the greatest players in the National Hockey League needed to supplement their income with an offseason career. At the time,…
Do You Know Your WHA-Era Jets Trivia? Declan Schroeder | August 25, 2021 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…
Blackhawks Best All-Canadian Starting Lineup Shaun Filippelli | July 1, 2021 While other nations are certainly starting to catch up with their representation throughout the NHL, fans all over the world can surely agree that Canada still dominates in that respect.…
Winnipeg Jets 1978-79 Avco Cup-Winning Season Declan Schroeder | May 22, 2021 A hurting Brett Hull, no Hot Line, a crippled-up captain, and a coaching change. None of those things stopped the 1978-79 Winnipeg Jets from capturing the Avco World Trophy (better…
Jets With 100-Point Seasons Declan Schroeder | January 14, 2021 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…
Top 3 Wingers in Blackhawks History THW Archives | January 10, 2021 In hockey, wingers have a simple job: score goals. As easy as it sounds, it takes a lot to be a top winger in the NHL. The Chicago Blackhawks are lucky…
Jets Hockey Card Collections Aren’t Complete Without These Beauties Brian Swane | December 20, 2020 $1.29 million. For an NHL contract, that’s well below average. But for an NHL trading card, that’s not just above average – that’s top of the scale. A Gem Mint…
Blackhawks Showdown: Hull vs. Kane Meghan Dillon | October 17, 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…
Chicago Blackhawks With 100-Point Seasons Gail Kauchak | September 6, 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…