Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2021 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 111 years of existence helped the…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3 Greg Boysen | October 3, 2021 The most storied team in National Hockey League history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played,…
Guy Lafleur: The Last of the Great Habs Skaters Jeff Seide | September 20, 2021 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…
Canadiens’ 1970-71 Team Started New Era in Montréal Ben Wagner | September 5, 2021 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…
Jean Béliveau, Miracle of Modesty THW Archives | August 31, 2021 Originally written when Mr. Béliveau passed away in Dec. 2014. The hockey world, and all of Canada, mourns the loss of Jean Béliveau, a man of miraculous talent and total modesty,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31 Greg Boysen | August 31, 2021 Some of the greatest players from multiple National Hockey League eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Greg Boysen | August 24, 2021 On this date, in 1972, the greatest single class in the history of the Hockey Hall of Fame was inducted. Also, National Hockey League history was made when a part…
The NHL 500-Goal Club THW Archives | August 20, 2021 As you might expect, not only have this select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of twine-bulging glory, they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season goals…
Today in Hockey History: May 18 Greg Boysen | May 18, 2021 The winningest franchise in National Hockey League history had plenty to celebrate on this date throughout the decades. Also, one of the greatest European imports to ever play in the…
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…
Today in Hockey History: May 14 Greg Boysen | May 14, 2021 May 14 has been a very busy day in the history of the National Hockey League. This date has seen a little bit of everything between historic comebacks, series-clinching wins,…
Today in Hockey History: May 11 Greg Boysen | May 11, 2021 May 11 has proven to be a big date in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of its legendary players and coaches had big moments, some for the…
