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Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success

THW Archives | September 5, 2022

For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1

Matthew Zator | August 1, 2022

Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books.…

Hockey Royalty: Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion

THW Archives | March 16, 2017

On this date, March 16, 1961, the Montreal Canadiens’ Bernie ‘Boom Boom’ Geoffrion became the second player in NHL history to score 50 goals in a season, in a 5-2 win…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big Weekend for Dick Duff

Rick Cole | February 23, 2016

It’s been a long time coming for Dick Duff. After being traded from Toronto in 1964, and a short, but disastrous stay in New York, the veteran left winger has…

Jonathan Toews Wins Selke

Ton DeFrancesco | June 15, 2013

The poll results are in and Jonathan Toews has been named the best defensive forward in 2013 after capturing the Frank J. Selke Trophy for the first time in his…

TML Captains: Ted Kennedy 1948-1955, 1956-57

Mark Ascione | July 11, 2012

TML Captains is a series that profiles the men who ‘wore the C’ for one of the NHL’s charter franchises. Previously featured were Charlie Conacher, Red Horner, Syl Apps and…

TML Captains: Red Horner 1938-40

Mark Ascione | April 5, 2012

TML Captains is a series that profiles the men who ‘wore the C’ for one of the NHL’s charter franchises. Previously featured were Bert Corbeau, Hap Day and Charlie Conacher.…

Book Review: The Lives of Conn Smythe

Rebecca Dobrinski | November 20, 2011

The Lives of Conn Smythe: From the Battlefield to Maple Leaf Gardens: A Hockey Icon’s Story .  By Kelly McParland.  (2011, Toronto: FENN/McClelland & Stewart Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 370. $32.99.…

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