Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7 Matthew Zator | December 7, 2022 This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C” on his sweater. There were numerous Hall of Famers who had big…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 2 Matthew Zator | December 2, 2022 This date in National Hockey League history has been a somber one for fans in Montreal as they lost one of the biggest legends, and a great goaltender played his…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 5 Matthew Zator | November 5, 2022 This date in NHL history has seen a little bit of everything. There were multiple goals scored in short order, memorable moments in Detroit, Vancouver, and Los Angeles, a big…
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: Oct. 30 Matthew Zator | October 30, 2022 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones, 12 years…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 29 Matthew Zator | October 29, 2022 Some of the most legendary players in NHL history added to their resumes on this date. Detroit and Montreal proved why they are two of the game’s most historic cities…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal Ben Wagner | October 20, 2022 As the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, the Montréal Canadiens found themselves lagging behind their forever rivals, the Boston Bruins. At the start of the 1970-71 season, The Beantowners…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2022 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 114 years of existence helped the…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3 Matthew Zator | October 3, 2022 The most storied team in NHL history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time…
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters Jeff Seide | September 20, 2022 Guy Lafleur’s 17-year NHL career spanned from 1971 until 1991. The first 14 years were with the Habs, followed by a three-year retirement. He then skated one season with the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Matthew Zator | August 31, 2022 Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Matthew Zator | August 24, 2022 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, NHL history was made when a pair of brothers…
