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George Hainsworth

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 10

Matthew Zator | December 10, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 11 The Great One proved that his nickname was well-earned twice on this date in NHL history. This was…

Categories Archives, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Panthers History, Sabres 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

Revisiting Vezina Trophy Seasons: George Hainsworth’s 1927-28 Season

Andrew Forbes | October 2, 2024

If you recognize the name — George Hainsworth — it would make sense. After all, he was the inaugural winner of the Vezina Trophy in 1926-27 as a member of…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Daily Hockey Trivia – Rookie Goals, Shutouts & Father/Son Duos

Jacob Billington | August 14, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 14, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Canadiens History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History, Jets History, Montreal Canadiens, St Louis Blues, Utah Hockey Club, Utah Hockey Club History, Winnipeg Jets

Revisiting Vezina Trophy Seasons: George Hainsworth’s 1926-27 Season

Andrew Forbes | July 11, 2024

It was a trophy introduced to the league in 1926-27 by the former owners of the Montreal Canadiens — Leo Dandurand, Louis Letourneau and Joe Cattarinich — in memory of…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Maple Leafs’ Jack Campbell Makes NHL History [Video]

Kevin Armstrong | April 11, 2021

What do you do when you set a new NHL record? If you’re the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jack Campbell, you order lobster. Campbell recorded his 11th straight win of the…

Categories Maple Leafs Goaltending, Toronto Maple Leafs

THW’s Goalie News: Hellebuyck, Hainsworth, and Jones

Stephen Ground | October 9, 2019

Today, we celebrate the career of a lesser-known Hall of Fame member and take a look at Connor Hellebuyck, who gave one of the more impressive goaltending performances of the…

Categories AA, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Jets Goaltending, Sharks Goaltending

NHL Summer Meetings – Not Just For Drafting

Rick Cole | June 19, 2015

Off-season meetings of National Hockey League brass have been held since the league began operation in 1917.  Today, the meetings are mainly focused on the annual drafting of players who are reaching the age of…

Categories Hockey History, Trades Contracts and Transactions

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Oilers Linked To Maple Leafs’ Defenseman Brandon Carlo

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