History of the Houston Aeros Kyle Gipe | September 24, 2026 *Originally published in Dec. 2017 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their…
The Best #9s in NHL History THW Archives | September 15, 2026 This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in September 2026. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…
Top 10 Toughest Red Wings Peter Ploshehanski | September 13, 2026 Motown, The Motor City, Hockeytown. Detroit is a proud, blue-collar, Midwestern city that at one time was home to 1.86 million people. It has since fallen from grace but is…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Matthew Zator | September 8, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 9 One of the legends of the NHL announced his retirement on this date, but he wasn’t able to…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey THW Archives | August 30, 2026 Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Matthew Zator | August 24, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 23 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 25 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame…
The NHL 500-Goal Club Brandon Share-Cohen | August 20, 2026 In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…
Red Wings’ All-Time Greatest Lines Raymond Harrison | August 4, 2026 The Detroit Red Wings are one of the most decorated franchises in National Hockey League history. Throughout the years, a vast collection of top-tier talent has donned the Winged Wheel,…
10 of the Best Duos of All Time in NHL History Eugene Helfrick | July 26, 2026 The NHL has had its share of stars and superstars throughout history. Some of these players have been able to single-handedly impact a game, win a playoff series, even turn…
Greatest NHL Player for Each Jersey Number Spencer Lazary | July 10, 2026 Debates over great NHL players have been conducted for decades. People have debated over the greatest player to play each position, who the best goal scorer is, and who the…
5 Greatest Canadian Hockey Players Ever Colton Pankiw | July 1, 2026 Since the NHL was formed back in 1917, fans have seen a plethora of talent come and go. There have been many greats in the past, plenty of whom are…
‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey THW Archives | June 22, 2026 I remember the first time I heard “Brass Bonanza.” It was while I was playing NHL 94 on my Sega Genesis, something I wasted a lot of time doing as…
