Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1960s THW Archives | June 5, 2022 The last line of defence. In a nutshell, that is what a goaltender has, is and will always be. No matter the era they played in, the job has always…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | May 15, 2022 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…
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History THW Archives | May 2, 2022 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…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | February 26, 2022 The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sport. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 20 Greg Boysen | February 20, 2022 One of the top offensive stars in the history of the National Hockey League was born on this date and celebrated in style three different times. Feb. 20 came up…
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies Ryan Szporer | February 16, 2022 While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 16 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 10 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won…
Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2022 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 Greg Boysen | January 6, 2022 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are still plenty of moments to look back on. The number 1,000 was…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Greg Boysen | November 1, 2021 Nov. 1 was a big date for one of the greatest goaltenders in National Hockey League history. Plus, there were numerous memories for hockey fans in Boston, Detroit, New York,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Greg Boysen | October 6, 2021 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21 Greg Boysen | September 21, 2021 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in National Hockey League history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | August 3, 2021 Assembling a list of 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 leave…
