Today in Hockey History: Feb. 9 Matthew Zator | February 9, 2024 The National Hockey League not only added its most famous individual trophy on this date, but it also announced that it would double in size. All-time greats in both Montreal…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | February 6, 2024 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.…
The Greatest Team of All Time: The Montreal Junior Canadiens The Hockey Writers | February 4, 2024 The Junior Canadians were loaded with talented french teens including Gilbert Perreault, Richard Martin, Marc Tardif, Rejean Houle, Ian Turnbull, Andre Dupont, and Jocelyn Guevremont
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 4 Matthew Zator | February 4, 2024 The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of skates had himself three big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. Both teams in New York had…
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters Jeff Seide | January 6, 2024 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: Dec. 20 Matthew Zator | December 20, 2023 Dec. 20 has been a very eventful and exciting date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of the biggest names in the Hall of Fame had memorable…
A Look Back on the 5 Worst Teams in NHL History Ryan Ventura | November 18, 2023 The San Jose Sharks made headlines to start this season, as they lost each of their first 11 games. While this start was one of the worst in NHL history,…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Matthew Zator | November 11, 2023 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, 2023 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, 2023 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…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2023 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, 2023 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…