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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 1

Matthew Zator | January 1, 2026

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 31 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Jan. 2 New Year’s Day has meant outdoor hockey for National Hockey League fans over the past few years. That…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Worst Trades in Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | December 17, 2025

As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with former general manager Ken Holland leading…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 7

Matthew Zator | December 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Dec. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Dec. 8 This was a significant date in Montreal as their greatest captain played his first game with the “C”…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15

Matthew Zator | September 15, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 16 The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Bruins’ Top 20 Goal Scorers All-Time

Alec Rudolph | August 17, 2025

The Boston Bruins have had numerous prolific goal-scorers in the team’s storied history, which dates back to 1924. Here are the best of the best: the top 20 Bruins’ scorers…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Today in Hockey History: July 10

Matthew Zator | July 10, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: July 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 11 July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 12

Matthew Zator | May 12, 2025

This date has provided plenty of big postseason moments throughout the history of the National Hockey League. In addition, two Hall of Famers and all-time greats are celebrating birthdays today.…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 21

Matthew Zator | April 21, 2025

April 21 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks, and plenty of other memorable…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Maple Leafs History, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 30

Matthew Zator | January 30, 2025

On this date in National Hockey League history, the best two players of their generation hit major milestones on the same night. Also, a whole slew of Hockey Hall of…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Boston Bruins Release New Jersey to Mark Centennial Season

Andrew Forbes | October 17, 2024

It’ll be a big night for the Boston Bruins on December 1 when they take on the Montreal Canadiens in Boston as they will don their newly released centennial jersey’s…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, THW News Desk

Boston Bruins’ Captain History

Justin Caron | August 27, 2024

The 2023-24 season marked 100 years for the Boston Bruins, and there were many big plans for their Centennial season. They released the “Historic 100”, a list honoring past and…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

Bruins Rivalries Revisited: Detroit Red Wings

Justin Caron | July 30, 2024

When the puck dropped on the 2023-24 NHL season, the Boston Bruins celebrated their centennial. Joining the league as one of the Original Six, the Bruins have formed rivalries with many teams over…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History
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