Quebec Nordiques – A History of Beer, Brawls, and Van Halen THW Archives | March 4, 2024 The Quebec Nordiques almost didn’t exist. And depending on who you ask, maybe they shouldn’t have existed at all. In fact, their story begins on the other side of the continent,…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 27 Matthew Zator | December 27, 2023 On this date, one of the greatest players in National Hockey League history made his triumphant return after nearly four years away from the game. Dec. 27 saw plenty of…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 11 Matthew Zator | December 11, 2023 One of the wildest games in National Hockey League history was played on this date in the Windy City. Offense was the theme of the day over the years as…
Avs’ MacKinnon Nearing Personal Milestones & Team Records Stefano Rubino | December 6, 2023 On June 30, 2013, the 51st NHL Entry Draft took place at the Prudential Center in New Jersey. Many teams were hoping to find their next franchise player and improve…
Rangers Continue to Be Haunted by Joe Sakic Tom Castro | November 29, 2023 NHL Hall of Famer Joe Sakic never delivered much in the way of on-ice heartbreak to the New York Rangers, the star center spending 13 of his 20 NHL seasons…
Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History J.D. Killian | November 13, 2023 The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 13 Matthew Zator | November 13, 2023 This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a…
NHL’s Longest-Tenured Captains of All-Time Ryan Gagne | November 9, 2023 According to names and dates obtained from Hockey-Reference.com, 480 skaters have served as captains of an NHL team. Meanwhile, NHL.com states that 8,459 players (7,591 players and 868 goalies) have…
Colorado Avalanche’s 6 Retired Numbers Kerry Collins | August 25, 2023 The Colorado Avalanche don’t have the long and storied history that some NHL franchises boast, but they have been pretty good since relocating to the Rocky Mountains before the 1995-96…
Today in Hockey History: July 9 Matthew Zator | July 9, 2023 The events of July 9 are full of Hall of Fame names who left their mark on the National Hockey League, both on the ice and in the front office.…
What Joe Sakic Means to the Avalanche Colin Newby | July 7, 2023 Joe Sakic retired as the all-time leader in games played (1,378), goals (625), assists (1,016), and points (1,641) for the Colorado Avalanche/Quebec Nordiques franchise. His leadership on and off the…
Today in Hockey History: July 7 Matthew Zator | July 7, 2023 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…