Posts About "Bobby Orr"
Bruins Boast Long Line of Defensive Standouts
December 21st, 2019 Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr is regarded by many as the best Boston Bruins player of all-time and one of the best in National Hockey League history. Orr is part of a long line of defensive standouts in Boston's storied history, beginning with Eddie Shore right through to modern-day budding star Charlie McAvoy. Whether by coincidence or...
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect
December 13th, 2019 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton Oilers. Anyone can look at his stat line and be impressed by the eye-popping totals. However, those numbers do not tell us just how integral his role...
Top 12 Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL
December 8th, 2019 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...
Bobby Orr's Flying Goal
November 21st, 2019 You've probably heard of Bobby Orr. Widely considered the best defenseman to ever play the game, and even considered by some the best player ever, the legendary No. 4 took his first strides in the NHL during the 1966-67 season -- but, it was during Orr's prime that he dominated the league. From the 1969-70 season to the 1974-75...
10 Things You May Not Know About Hockey
November 17th, 2019 From the THW Archives, written by former contributor Alli Baker and originally published Feb. 16, 2015. So you think you know everything there is to know about hockey, eh? Well if you know more than half of these strange facts, you're either a hockey buff or you've got too much time on your hands. 1. One Dollar Man In...
NHL Awards History: Oldest & Youngest Winners
October 28th, 2019 We updated this list from the THW Archives of the oldest and youngest winners in NHL history, originally published Jan. 19, 2015. And, before you say anything, I didn't do the math to figure out who was older or younger by months if there was a tie, except for the Calder Trophy's youngest winner. (All stats and records courtesy of...
