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Gerry Cheevers

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14

Matthew Zator | November 14, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 15 This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also…

Categories Archives, Avalanche Goaltending, Bruins History, Canucks History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Oilers History, Stars History

The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League

THW Archives | October 12, 2025

As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada…

Categories Archives, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Top 3 All-Time Bruins Goalies

Brandon Share-Cohen | May 8, 2024

The Boston Bruins have a rich history in the world of hockey as an Original Six franchise, but their history of goaltenders has not always been so strong. In the…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins Goaltending, Bruins History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Gerry Cheevers

Andrew Forbes | March 22, 2024

Recognized as maybe one of the more well-known goaltenders in Boston Bruins history, many don’t know where Gerry Cheevers’ career started. Now, bitter rivals, the former Bruins netminder began his…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

One for the Ages: Gerry Cheevers’ 1971-72 Season

Ryan Gagne | February 17, 2024

Gerry Cheevers is a Hall of Fame netminder who played with the Boston Bruins from 1965 to 1972 before spending some time in the World Hockey Association (WHA) and returning…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History

Bruins History of All-Star Goalies

Ryan Gagne | January 14, 2024

On Saturday, Jeremy Swayman was named to the 2024 NHL All-Star Game, following in the footsteps of many legendary Boston Bruins netminders like Frank Brimsek, Gerry Cheevers, and Tim Thomas…

Categories Bruins Goaltending, Bruins History

7 Unbreakable Boston Bruins Records

Ryan Gagne | October 28, 2023

The Boston Bruins will celebrate their centennial season in 2023-24, giving fans hundreds of opportunities to celebrate 100 years of professional hockey in New England. Whether we discuss the team’s…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History

Bruins’ Rivalries Revisited: Toronto Maple Leafs

Justin Caron | August 3, 2023

When the puck drops on the 2023-24 NHL season, the Boston Bruins will be celebrating their centennial. Joining the league as one of the Original Six, the Bruins have formed…

Categories Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs

Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1971-72 Boston Bruins

Tom Castro | May 5, 2021

They represented the most accomplished team of the Boston Bruins‘ most dominant period, posting the second-highest win total in team history and capturing the Stanley Cup for the second time…

Categories Bruins History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1969-70 Boston Bruins

Adam Kierszenblat | May 3, 2021

A team known for their skill, grit and a goal that has transcended generations of hockey fans, the 1969-70 Boston Bruins are the greatest NHL team of all time. They…

Categories Bruins History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

THW’s Goalie News: Jarry Flawless Again, Cheevers Born, and More

Stephen Ground | December 7, 2019

The man who changed the face of goaltending forever was born on this day in 1940. Plus, Tristan Jarry makes his case even more strongly to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Jarry…

Categories Bruins History, Hurricanes Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Penguins Goaltending

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Cheevers Haunts Leafs

Rick Cole | November 11, 2016

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalkeeper Gerry Cheevers, now trying to win a regular job with the Boston Bruins, took a giant step in that direction last night. He stopped everything…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History, Red Wings History
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