Lorne “Gump” Worsley: The Story of an Icon THW Archives | July 30, 2021 Lorne “Gump” Worsley, born and raised in Montreal, was the last NHL goalie to play without a mask. “My face is my mask,” he would say, refusing to don facial…
Best NHL Players Not in the Hockey Hall of Fame THW Archives | June 28, 2021 The recent 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) Class induction announcement caused a stir because of who was and was not included. I thought it would be interesting to dive…
‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe THW Archives | June 10, 2021 On June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let’s celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to…
Alexander Mogilny Is Hockey Hall Of Fame Worthy Nathaniel Oliver | May 8, 2021 The fact that Alexander Mogilny has not received enshrinement in the Hockey Hall of Fame is more than a bit perplexing. The man who was nicknamed “Magic” during his early…
7 Highly Questionable HHoF Selections THW Archives | March 29, 2021 Written by Bill Schoeninger in 2014. Founded in 1943, the Hockey Hall of Fame has inducted 381 players, coaches, executives and officials for their tremendous contributions to the sport. While…
Bobby Orr Caps Off Hall-of-Fame Career Andrew Forbes | March 20, 2021 On Sept. 12, 1979, legendary defenceman Bobby Orr took the final step in his Hall-of-Fame career. Alongside Henri Richard, Gordon Juckes and Harry Howell, Orr was inducted in the Hockey…
Hockey Hall of Fame Debates: Rick Middleton Nathaniel Oliver | March 1, 2021 His nickname was “Nifty”, and if you ever saw Rick Middleton play you would understand why. Few snipers could skate in on a goaltender or dangle the puck the way…
Marc-Andre Fleury’s Case as a Hall of Famer Benjamin Zelniker | February 28, 2021 Marc-Andre Fleury has been one of the best goaltenders in the entire National Hockey League since he was drafted first overall in 2003. While his save percentage (SV%) of 0.913…
Sedins’ Hall of Fame Credentials THW Archives | February 13, 2021 Originally published in 2018 Brian Burke pulled off one of the most important deals in National Hockey League history when he wheeled and dealed at the 1999 NHL Draft, landing…
Coyotes’ Shane Doan – A Hockey Hall of Famer? Louis Pannone | January 30, 2021 Last summer, the Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) inducted six new, well-deserving members – Marian Hossa, Jarome Iginla, Kevin Lowe, Kim St-Pierre, Doug Wilson, and Ken Holland. However, the Class…
Hockey Hall of Fame: Who Becomes Eligible in 2023? Chris Carnovale | January 22, 2021 A Hall of Fame induction is one of the greatest achievements that an athlete can have bestowed upon them for their respective sport. For hockey players, the honour of being…
Hockey Hall of Fame: Who Becomes Eligible in 2022? Chris Carnovale | January 21, 2021 A Hall of Fame induction is one of the greatest achievements that can be bestowed on an athlete. For a hockey player, the honour of being named to the Hockey…
