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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 26

Matthew Zator | December 26, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Dec. 26 has proven to be an extremely busy day in National Hockey League history. A handful of…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23

Matthew Zator | August 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 24 One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: June 13

Matthew Zator | June 13, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 12 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 14 This date in National Hockey League history has seen a lot of memorable moments throughout the decades. The…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Kings History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 20

Matthew Zator | April 20, 2025

April 20 has been a busy day in National Hockey League history. Among all the big moments, we saw some new records and Stanley Cup Playoff firsts. The THW time…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Jets History, Panthers History, Penguins History, Rangers History

One for the Ages: Doug Harvey’s 1968-69 NHL Season

Nathaniel Oliver | March 5, 2021

There will never be any replicating of Doug Harvey. One should be very cautious even about drawing comparisons between the legendary defenseman and other players since his time. Bobby Orr…

Categories Blues History, Hockey History

Doug Harvey: Greatest of Them All?

THW Archives | December 19, 2020

With more and more new hockey fans enjoying the game we feel it’s more important than ever to look back at some of the game’s greatest. When discussing all-time great…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Player Profiles

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Red Sullivan

Rick Cole | September 23, 2015

While most of the NHL coaches we have talked about in this series are firmly ensconced in their positions, such is not the case with New York Rangers bench boss…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

The Montreal Canadiens Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | September 22, 2015

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, Top 10 Lists

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs, Hawks Scoreless

Rick Cole | January 14, 2015

There was one game scheduled in the National Hockey League last night, and it did not produce even one goal.  The Toronto Maple Leafs hosted the Chicago Black Hawks in…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Russians Edge Junior Habs

Rick Cole | December 12, 2014

The Russian National Hockey Team finally got its wish of playing against professionals last night, albeit it was the Montreal Junior A Canadiens, a team augmented by pros from North America’s…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

50 Years Ago in Hockey – The Big M to Return Tomorrow

Rick Cole | December 8, 2014

Frank Mahovlich, the Toronto Maple Leafs star left winger who has been out of the lineup since November 11 with an undisclosed illness, is all set to return tomorrow night…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hockey’s Next Superstar?

Rick Cole | October 27, 2014

With a dark night throughout the hockey world last night, we thought we’d provide the next in our series of player profiles.  This time, we go off the board a…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History
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