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Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend

THW Archives | June 4, 2023

Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey

Vladislav Tretiak: Goaltending Guru

THW Archives | May 22, 2023

Over the last few decades, individuals such as Vladislav Tretiak have shaped the game of hockey in unbelievable ways. It has often been noted that Tretiak never had a fair…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey

The World Cup of Hockey Tutorial

James Caldwell | September 16, 2016

For those who cannot remember, hockey used to be on ESPN. Thanks to the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, hockey is officially back on the cable giant, giving us goosebumps…

Categories International Hockey, Trending, World Cup

Eddie Olczyk Enters US Hockey Hall of Fame

Keith Hoehne | September 6, 2012

        Former Blackhawks center Eddie Olczyk will be enshrined in the United States Hockey Hall of Fame. A former third overall pick of the 1984 draft by…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

When the Russians Were Better Than Us

Jeff Mazur | August 5, 2012

It’s always subjective as to which hockey playing nation is better than the rest, since results in important tournaments usually vary from year to year, sometimes month to month. However,…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

Congratulations, Mike Gapski!

Keith Hoehne | August 3, 2012

    As hockey fans, and sports fans in general, we often get so caught up in what’s happening on the ice that we may forget about all the hard…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

Book Review: The Life and Times of the Golden Jet

Rebecca Dobrinski | October 4, 2011

The Devil and Bobby Hull: How Hockey’s Original Million-Dollar Man Became the Game’s Lost Legend By Gare Joyce.  (2011, Mississauga, Ont.: John Wiley & Sons, Canada, Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 274.…

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Move Over Yankees. The Winningest Team in Sports is…Team Canada

Lee Ferris | December 21, 2009

The Montreal Canadiens, The New York Yankees, The Boston Celtics, The Green Bay Packers. These are the most hallowed teams in professional sports and with good reason. From the four…

Categories International Hockey, Olympics

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