Los Angeles Kings: The Foundation of Royalty Nathaniel Oliver | December 21, 2023 In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises…
Peace, Love and LA Kings Hockey THW Archives | August 31, 2019 The late sixties were an eventful period to say the least. Peace rallies opposing the continued American military presence in Vietnam were growing like wildfire, the Beatles maintained their dominance…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL’s 50th Season Starts Tonight! Rick Cole | October 19, 2016 Hello everyone and welcome back to 50 Years Ago in Hockey. As we have for the past two hockey seasons, we’ll once again we’ll be providing a look back at…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Names “Administration Manager” Rick Cole | February 16, 2016 The National Hockey League yesterday named Brian F. O’Neill of Montreal as its new Administration Manager. There were immediate suggestions that O’Neill is the heir-apparent to Clarence Campbell as the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Coast-to-Coast NHL Rick Cole | February 10, 2016 The National Hockey League’s historic announcement yesterday to add six new franchises was met with wild enthusiasm (well, not really) by the new cities and bitter resentment in those centres…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Doubles in Size – Six New Teams Rick Cole | February 9, 2016 The National Hockey League made history today with the announcement of the addition of six new franchises to being play in the 1967-68 season. The news was cause for joy…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Vancouver Makes Its Pitch Rick Cole | February 9, 2016 Foster Hewitt’s eloquent voice was heard in New York City yesterday as he and Cyrus McLean presented on behalf of the group seeking a National Hockey League expansion franchise for…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Reviewing Expansion Applications Today Rick Cole | February 7, 2016 The National Hockey League begins a historic three days of meetings today in New York City. The league’s board of governors will be reviewing applications for expansion franchises and listening…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL to Screen Expansion Hopefuls Rick Cole | February 1, 2016 The month of February will be an historic one for the National Hockey League. Next week in New York City the league’s board of governors will examine in detail the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Training Camp Notes – Crozier a Lightweight Rick Cole | September 19, 2015 News and notes from around National Hockey League training camps. Crozier’s Illness Makes Him a Lightweight Roger Crozier, the slightly built Detroit Red Wings goaltender whose spectacular rookie season…