Posts About "Jacques Plante"
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6
January 6th, 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 1,000 was big on this date and the men between the pipes dominated. Let’s fire up the hockey time machine and begin our daily journey through the decades. A Grand Ole Time George...
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1960s
December 16th, 2020 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 remained the same. See shot, stop shot...rinse and repeat. Sounds simple enough, now if only it were that easy. Off we go to the 1960's and the days of when the 30-something netminder ruled...
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
November 16th, 2020 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 are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Canadiens' Retired Jerseys - the Story of a Famed Franchise
November 2nd, 2020 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 numbers out of circulation (three players shared the same number). The Canadiens have the most retired numbers of any NHL team. Sixteen of these 18...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 1
November 1st, 2020 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, Pittsburgh and St. Louis. Plante Changes the Game Forever Goaltender Jacques Plante became a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame because of his incredible play...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 6
October 6th, 2020 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 to the ice for the first time and numerous players found the scoresheet for the first time in their careers. Also, the world’s largest crowd for a hockey game gathered in...
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21
September 21st, 2020 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 returns after retirement. Plus, the greatest player in league history scored his first goal in his new home and the first-ever game in China is played. Plante Returns...
Top 5 NHL Goaltenders of the 1950s
August 21st, 2020 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 for much of the decade, if at all, and the backup was yet to become a mainstay in the game. These are the best five netminders to have played in the decade,...
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks
August 12th, 2020 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 – especially in hockey. The modern goaltender's mask is a blank canvas and has led to some incredible helmets such as Curtis Joseph's "Cujo" mask and Ed Belfour's "Eagle"...
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number
August 3rd, 2020 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 great players off the list, players who also enjoyed Hall-of-Fame careers. Debates over these lists will rage on, but one thing Habs fans can agree upon – these players provided...
Hockey Goalies - A Breed Apart
July 9th, 2020 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 18,000 people are yelling at you. That's what it's like to be a goaltender.” Jacques Plante poses for a photo with Vladislav Tretiak of the Soviet Union prior to the start...
Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies
February 16th, 2020 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 a league-high 24 Stanley Cups, that’s a lot of good goalies from which to choose when selecting the best in team history. Granted, championships...
THW's Goalie News: The Goalie Mask Debuts
November 1st, 2019 Halloween was a light night of NHL action and, quite frankly, the goalies got shelled. So instead, we'll take a look at one of the most significant developments in the history of goaltending: the debut of the mask. Plante Wears First Mask When we think about NHL goaltenders, we think about masks. In 2019, masks are an extension of...
