Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2026 The month of November is perhaps the most important for any present-day goaltender guarding the crease in the National Hockey League – but most might not even know why. It…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6 Matthew Zator | January 6, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: Jan. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 7 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are…
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History THW Archives | November 16, 2025 Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 2025 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: Nov. 1 Matthew Zator | November 1, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 2 Nov. 1 was a big date for one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Plus, there were…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Matthew Zator | October 6, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 7 This has been a very busy date in the history of the NHL. Its greatest player ever made…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21 Matthew Zator | September 21, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | August 12, 2025 The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | August 10, 2025 Assembling a list of the greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also…
Hockey Goalies – A Breed Apart Jeff Seide | July 9, 2025 The great Jacques Plante summed it up this way, “Imagine sitting at your desk. You make a mistake. A red light goes on behind you, a siren starts sounding and…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20 Matthew Zator | February 20, 2025 One of the top offensive stars in the history of the NHL was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up huge in…
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies Ryan Szporer | August 2, 2024 While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 17 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 12 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won…