Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Matthew Zator | November 11, 2022 Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there were plenty of big offensive performances including some from defenders on the…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 2022 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Matthew Zator | October 21, 2022 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans in Quebec…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal Ben Wagner | October 20, 2022 As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, the Montréal Canadiens found themselves lagging behind their forever rivals, the Boston Bruins. At the start of the 1970-71 season, The Beantowners…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2022 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 114 years of existence helped the…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | September 24, 2022 The Montreal Canadiens have six players who have made it into the celebrated 50-goal club. Prior to 1970, the elusive milestone was rarely reached. During the 1970s and 1980s, as seasons…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Matthew Zator | September 20, 2022 There have been some unique moments in NHL history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy preseason game…
Guy Lafleur Gave Me a Lifetime of Memories Trege Wilson | September 20, 2022 Guy Lafleur is one of the most renowned Montreal Canadiens players. His name belongs with other Habs legends, such as Jean Beliveau and Maurice Richard, as being named a true…
One for the Ages: Guy Lafleur’s 1989-90 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | September 20, 2022 Guy Lafleur was 38 years old when he signed as a free agent with the Quebec Nordiques on Jul. 14, 1989. The man affectionately known as “The Flower” was already…
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters Jeff Seide | September 20, 2022 Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Matthew Zator | September 17, 2022 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in NHL history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut. Plus, two…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | September 5, 2022 For generations, the Habs have been dogged by accusations that their historic Stanley Cup success was because they had territorial rights to the best players French Canada had to offer.…
