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Today in Hockey History: April 28

Matthew Zator | April 28, 2025

This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

NHL Announces Carolina Hurricanes Quarter-Century Team

Zach Martin | January 17, 2025

The NHL on Friday, Jan. 17 announced the Carolina Hurricanes’ Quarter-Century team as part of the league’s plans to celebrate the first 25 years of the 2000s. The members were…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

Martin’s Musings: Hurricanes Milestones, Jordan Staal Hot Week & Eric Staal Jersey Retirement

Zach Martin | January 11, 2025

In the Carolina Hurricanes world, many things have gone on with more coming around the corner. Between Jan. 4 and Jan. 10, the Hurricanes played five games in seven days…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Column

Hurricanes Surprise Eric Staal With Jersey Retirement After 1-Day Contract Deal

Zach Martin | August 1, 2024

As the calendar draws closer to August, there is some stuff to celebrate, especially if you’re Eric Staal, the Carolina Hurricanes, and the fanbase. On Tuesday, July 30, the Hurricanes…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Eric Staal Signs One-Day Contract To Retire With the Hurricanes

Michael Ostrower | July 30, 2024

The Carolina Hurricanes have signed Eric Staal to a one-day contract, meaning he will retire as a member of the organization. He was selected second overall by the team in…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, NHL News

Flyers’ Highest Scoring Game of Each Decade

Justin Giampietro | December 29, 2023

In the NHL, it’s typically pretty rare to see two teams collectively score a massive amount of goals in a single contest. Even though it doesn’t happen often, it’s often…

Categories Flyers History, Hockey History

The Most Important Hurricanes of All Time

THW Archives | December 5, 2023

Twenty-seven years ago, the Hartford Whalers franchise packed their bags and shipped out to an unproven hockey market in Raleigh, North Carolina to become the Hurricanes. Since then, the Hurricanes…

Categories Hockey History, Hurricanes History

Hurricanes Should Retire Eric & Jordan Staal’s Numbers Together

Zach Martin | September 14, 2023

The Carolina Hurricanes over the past 25 years have seen their share of ups and downs. They went from playing in Greensboro in 1997 to eventually moving to their current…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Former Rangers Still Looking for New Homes in 2023-24

Michael DeRosa | September 12, 2023

The 2023-24 NHL regular season is just one month away, much to the excitement of all hockey fans. However, there are still several notable free agents still without contracts even…

Categories New York Rangers

Former Canadiens Still Looking for New Homes in 2023-24

Rob Couch | September 2, 2023

The Montreal Canadiens are an organization that has seen its ups and downs over the past couple of decades. It has allowed them to see some interesting talent come through…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

3 Hurricanes Who Should Be in the Ring of Honor

Tommy Bennett | August 18, 2023

Nothing is more significant than getting recognized for your accomplishments within an organization. Players come through and make their mark on the franchise and can be celebrated for their careers.…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes

Bruins News & Rumors: Bergeron Retires, Krejci & More

Michael DeRosa | July 25, 2023

In this latest edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Bruins legend Patrice Bergeron has announced his retirement. Furthermore, with Bergeron officially hanging up the skates, all eyes will be…

Categories Boston Bruins, Column, News and Rumors
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