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Dick Irvin

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22

Matthew Zator | October 22, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 23 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in NHL history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Penguins History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: July 19

Matthew Zator | July 19, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 20 One of the greatest coaches in the National Hockey League was born on this date many years ago.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Predators’ Laviolette Joins Elite Fraternity

Jeff Hawkins | May 23, 2017

Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette looked calm and collected. He sure didn’t look like he had just carved out a piece of NHL history. Sitting at the podium Monday night,…

Categories Nashville Predators

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Curse of the Muldoon

Rick Cole | February 5, 2016

Going into this weekend, the high-flying Chicago Black Hawks sit atop the National Hockey League standings. Tied with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago has 54 points, although the Red Wings…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History

Dick Irvin Jr: A Canadiens Great, A Greater Canadian

David P. Stein | June 25, 2014

Not many people can truthfully claim to have witnessed 20 of the Montreal Canadiens 24 Stanley Cup championships. One individual who can legitimately make such a declaration is Dick Irvin…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

Quotes of the Week: Legendary Canadiens

Ross Bonander | July 27, 2012

This week, a short collection of quotes by and about some of the great Montreal Canadiens–and some of the greatest ever to play the game. The Rocket put me in…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

NHL Alumni Honour Guy Lafleur and Broadcaster Dick Irvin

Andrew Rodger | October 1, 2010

NHL Alumni Executive Director Mark Napier spoke with The Hockey Writers to discuss the 8th Annual Alumni Week and this year’s award winners, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur and Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Irvin.

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

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