Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21 Greg Boysen | October 21, 2021 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2021 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 111 years of existence helped the…
Montreal Canadiens 50-Goal Scorers Jeff Seide | September 24, 2021 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…
One for the Ages: Guy Lafleur’s 1989-90 NHL Season Nathaniel Oliver | September 20, 2021 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, 2021 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. 20 Greg Boysen | September 20, 2021 There have been some unique moments in National Hockey League history that have occurred on this date. In California, two heated rivals closed out an old barn with a crazy…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 17 Greg Boysen | September 17, 2021 Sept. 17 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history. One franchise played in its first-ever game, while a future Hall of Famer made his league debut.…
Myth of the Montreal Canadiens’ Early Success THW Archives | September 5, 2021 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.…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal Ben Wagner | September 5, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Greg Boysen | August 19, 2021 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…
Today in Hockey History: July 14 Greg Boysen | July 14, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: June 10 Greg Boysen | June 10, 2021 June 10 is a memorable date for a handful of fan bases across the National Hockey League. There were champions crowned in the most dramatic of fashions as well as…
