Hockey Goalies – A Breed Apart Jeff Seide | July 9, 2021 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…
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1960s THW Archives | June 5, 2021 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, 2021 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…
Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1959-60 Montreal Canadiens Ryan Szporer | May 9, 2021 In at least one way, 1959-60 was the Montreal Canadiens’ last kick at the can, as it was the final season of superstar Maurice Richard’s career. It just so happens,…
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History THW Archives | May 3, 2021 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…
Maple Leafs’ Jack Campbell Makes NHL History [Video] Kevin Armstrong | April 11, 2021 What do you do when you set a new NHL record? If you’re the Toronto Maple Leafs’ Jack Campbell, you order lobster. Campbell recorded his 11th straight win of the…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | February 26, 2021 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, 2021 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 5 NHL Goaltenders of the 1950s Greg Boysen | February 19, 2021 The 1950s was a decade of evolution and innovation across the National Hockey League. The goaltender position was played much differently than what we see today. Masks were not worn…
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies Ryan Szporer | February 16, 2021 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, 2021 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, 2021 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the history of the National Hockey League, but there is still plenty of moments to look back on. The number…
