Bobby Orr’s Landmark Season THW Archives | November 8, 2022 When the NHL announced the ‘100 Greatest NHL Players of All Time‘ Bobby Orr was, of course, one of the easiest choices. In a truly remarkable Hall of Fame career,…
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury Pete Bauer | November 6, 2022 A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 28 Matthew Zator | October 28, 2022 This date in NHL history has had some great moments on both the east and west coasts and a lot of places in between. Some of the most notable players…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 24 Matthew Zator | October 24, 2022 Perhaps the greatest defenseman in NHL history hit a pair of milestones, with two different teams, on this date. Plus, the Nassau Coliseum hosted a handful of memorable moments, and…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Matthew Zator | October 23, 2022 One of the greatest scorers in NHL history hit a milestone on this date that very few players have ever reached. This date has been very kind to Boston hockey…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Matthew Zator | October 19, 2022 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in an NHL game…
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever THW Archives | October 9, 2022 This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. We can’t imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby…
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade THW Archives | September 30, 2022 The National Hockey League was founded on November 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like, Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12 Matthew Zator | September 12, 2022 On this date, one of the greatest NHL defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his retirement while…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 3 Matthew Zator | September 3, 2022 This date has been very important for Hall of Fame defensemen. One of the best of his generation learned he was switching teams and perhaps the greatest of all time…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Matthew Zator | August 26, 2022 Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in NHL history. The Hockey Hall of Fame inducted three different classes. A legendary defenseman signed the biggest contract…
Derek “Turk” Sanderson: A Boston Legend THW Archives | August 3, 2022 Combine a gritty style of play with quick hands and fast feet, throw in a swagger that sat well with his movie-star good looks, mix well with his fair share…
