Jacques Plante: The Man in the Fiberglass Mask THW Archives | January 17, 2023 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, 2023 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…
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies Ryan Szporer | December 4, 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…
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History THW Archives | November 16, 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…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 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…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Matthew Zator | November 1, 2022 Nov. 1 was a big date for one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. Plus, there were numerous memories for hockey fans in Boston, Detroit, New York, Pittsburgh, and…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6 Matthew Zator | October 6, 2022 This has been a very busy date in the history of the NHL. Its greatest player ever made his debut on a new team, three expansion franchises took to the…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21 Matthew Zator | September 21, 2022 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after…
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks Josh Bell | August 12, 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 –…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | August 3, 2022 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…
Hockey Goalies – A Breed Apart Jeff Seide | July 9, 2022 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, 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…
