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Oilers’ History: Remembering the Night Gretzky Broke Howe’s Points Record

Brian Swane | May 23, 2025

Anyone who had the privilege of watching Wayne Gretzky during his 10 seasons with the Edmonton Oilers knows that the legendary centre possessed incredible timing. Whether lighting the lamp before…

Categories Archives, Edmonton Oilers, Hockey History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: April 11

Matthew Zator | April 11, 2025

April 11 is an important date in National Hockey League history. Two legends played their final game in the league as teammates, the first playoff goalie goal was scored and…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 9

Matthew Zator | April 9, 2025

April 9 has been a huge date in Stanley Cup Playoffs history, including a memorable night for one of the most famous families in the game. Let’s begin our daily…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: April 8

Matthew Zator | April 8, 2025

Mr. Hockey broke a pair of Stanley Cup playoff records on this date, 29 years apart. Also, three franchises won their first-ever postseason games and plenty of new records were…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Jets History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: April 6

Matthew Zator | April 6, 2025

April 6 has had its fair share of historical moments throughout the decades. One of the National Hockey League’s biggest legends scored his final goal in his last regular-season game.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 31

Matthew Zator | March 31, 2025

One of the biggest National Hockey League legends was born on this date. The number 100 was prominent as many members of the Hockey Hall of Fame set personal milestones.…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 24

Matthew Zator | March 24, 2025

Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago, Toronto…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 23

Matthew Zator | March 23, 2025

This date in National Hockey League history is etched in stone as it gave us a new all-time leader in goals scored. One of the greatest rivalries in sports was…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Los Angeles Kings, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: March 18

Matthew Zator | March 18, 2025

If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Ducks History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: March 14

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2025

This date in NHL history is full of some of the biggest names ever to play the game. A duo of U.S.-born greats set new records among their countrymen. Plus,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: March 9

Matthew Zator | March 9, 2025

Mr. Hockey had plenty of reasons to smile on this date in National Hockey League history, including skating with his sons. Some of the best goaltenders to ever man the…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Do You Know Your Red Wings Trivia?

THW Archives | December 4, 2024

Are you a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History
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