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Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy

THW Archives | September 28, 2023

The response was swift and harsh and not even the cat-like reflexes of Grant Fuhr could stop it. On Sept. 27, 1990, NHL president John Ziegler imposed a one-year suspension…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Oilers History: The Return of Grant Fuhr

Rob Soria | September 28, 2023

From the moment he made his NHL debut against the Winnipeg Jets on October 14, 1981, to the Edmonton Oilers elimination in the first round of the 1989 playoffs at…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending, Oilers History

Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s

THW Archives | September 21, 2023

The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 19

Matthew Zator | September 19, 2023

Sept. 19 was a good day for NHL debuts as a former number one overall pick, and a new franchise took to the ice for the first time. Also, the…

Categories Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Penguins History, Predators History, Stars History

NHL Players and Their Love Affair With Golf

Paul Quinney | September 12, 2023

Hockey players from beer leagues to the NHL seem to love golf. It’s as if golf is the one hobby hockey players have in common outside the rink. The relationship between…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History

Four 3ICE Teams Miss Playoffs for the First Time Ever

Andrew Stille | August 9, 2023

The 2023 3ICE season is days away from reaching its finale. The league’s rules have changed quite a bit since their inaugural season, which means that despite an electric second…

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3ICE Week 6 Recap – The Final Week In Clarksville

Jesse Courville-Lynch | August 4, 2023

Sadly, the final week of 3ICE concluded in Clarksville Wednesday night. Four teams were in action all with different goals in mind. Team Fuhr was looking to steal the final…

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3ICE Week 6: Who Will Clinch The Final Playoff Spot?

Alex Wauthy | July 31, 2023

The final week of regular season 3ICE is finally here. Four teams wrap up their season in Clarksville, TN, with one spot for Championship Weekend in Philadelphia remaining undecided. Team…

Categories 3ICE, Editor's Choice

Buffalo Sabres’ Worst Trades Ever

Matthew Morris | July 24, 2023

Last week we looked at some of the best trades the Buffalo Sabres have made in their history, and while the list was impressive, it raises the question – what…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: July 14

Matthew Zator | July 14, 2023

July 14 was a day that saw two big-name general managers hired by two “Original Six” franchises. Also, some future head coaches and executives were on the move during the…

Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers Management

10 NHL Oddities We’ll Never See Again

THW Archives | July 13, 2023

The saying is that records are meant to be broken, but in certain cases, they simply won’t be broken. Barring radical changes to the playing style and rules of the…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

3ICE Week 3: A Must-Win For Team Johnston In Grand Rapids

Alex Wauthy | July 11, 2023

The 3ICE tour stops in Grand Rapids, Michigan, for week three of the season, and the first two matches will be the semi-finals, as always. The winners of each semi-final…

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