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Today in Hockey History: June 11

Matthew Zator | June 11, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: June 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: June 12 June 11 has been a very exciting day in National Hockey League history. One franchise’s 45-year wait to…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, NHL Entry Draft, Penguins History, Sabres History

5 Takeaways for Canadiens as Hutson Ends Habs’ Calder Curse

Ryan Szporer | June 11, 2025

Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson just won the Calder Memorial Trophy for 2024-25. There’s more to it than that, though.

Categories Editor's Choice, Montreal Canadiens

Today in Hockey History: April 22

Matthew Zator | April 22, 2025

Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History

Today in Hockey History: March 14

Matthew Zator | March 14, 2025

This date in NHL history is full of some of the biggest names ever to play the game. A duo of U.S.-born greats set new records among their countrymen. Plus,…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Montreal Canadiens, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 26

Matthew Zator | February 26, 2025

Today’s trip through National Hockey League history starts in the heart of the Big Apple. From there, we spent some time in the crease before reliving a memorable night in…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History

Daily Hockey Trivia – Drafting Dryden, Ovechkin & Last Goals

Jacob Billington | August 8, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 8, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Top 3 All-Time Canadiens Goalies

Ryan Szporer | August 2, 2024

While the adage goes that defense wins championships, 17 goalies have won the Conn Smythe Trophy in NHL history compared to just 12 defensemen. Considering the Montreal Canadiens have won…

Categories Canadiens Goaltending, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Montreal Canadiens’ Conn Smythe Trophy Winners

Karine Hains | June 22, 2024

The next Conn Smythe winner will be crowned on Monday night after the epic duel between the Edmonton Oilers and Florida Panthers finally comes to an end after a seven-game…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

12 Cornell Players Who Have Played in Over 100 NHL Games

Matthew Ward | April 12, 2024

Since the 1899-1900 season, upstate New York’s Cornell University has fielded a hockey team. A storied NCAA Division I program, the Big Red has 24 NCAA Tournament appearances, two NCAA…

Categories College Hockey, Hockey History

Scotty Bowman: A Coach’s Life

THW Archives | March 14, 2024

On a chilly late October evening outside the doors of the Eric Maclean Center for the Performing Arts on the campus of Loyola High School in Notre-Dame-de-Grâce (NDG), a line…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey Books, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

7 Cool Things About Canadiens Goalie Legend Ken Dryden

The Old Prof | March 13, 2024

Ken Dryden is correctly regarded as one of the greatest goaltenders in NHL history. He was born on Aug. 8, 1947, in Hamilton, Ontario, and his remarkable career spanned only…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

Carey Price’s Accomplishments Ranked After Masterton Win

Ryan Szporer | February 25, 2024

Even if the Masterton epitomizes Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price’s career, it doesn’t even rank as one of his top accomplishments.

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History
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