Hockey History – the NHL “Second Six” Nathaniel Oliver | July 23, 2023 In March 1965, a formal process began headed by then NHL President Clarence Campbell so that the league would expand its operation to include a second division of six teams. Gone…
Cleveland Barons NHL Draft History Nathaniel Oliver | December 4, 2022 The NHL version of the Cleveland Barons was one of the shortest-lived teams in the history of the league. The franchise was originally part of “The Great Expansion” of 1967…
Barons-North Stars 1978 Merger Solved Two NHL Headaches Greg Enright | January 11, 2021 Two wrongs don’t usually make a right, but the 1978 merger of the bumbling Cleveland Barons and the struggling Minnesota North Stars proved there are exceptions to the rule. The…
Cleveland Loses Youth Hockey Legend Elaine Shircliff | February 3, 2016 Webster’s Dictionary defines “legend” as “a famous or important person who is known for doing something extremely well”. It is also defined as “a person or thing that inspires”. You…
Top 5 Defunct NHL Jerseys Michael Straw | April 15, 2015 The NHL has long been recognized as the league, among the “big four”, with the best looking jerseys. From the Chicago Blackhawks to the New York Rangers, the NHL’s list…
Q & A with Steve Bernier of the New Jersey Devils Dan Rice | December 2, 2014 Every player’s journey to the NHL is always unique and for a large majority of them once they are in the league their careers are filled with ups and downs.…
Will the NHL in Cleveland Become a Reality? Andy Dudones | May 19, 2014 Whether future expansion occurs or not, the idea of the NHL in Cleveland makes more sense than not. With the Phoenix Coyotes toiling in bankruptcy, and a once proud New…
