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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 10

Matthew Zator | October 10, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 9 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 11 Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in NHL history. There have been first games played…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History, Oilers History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21

Matthew Zator | September 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Kings History

Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game

Jeff Seide | September 18, 2025

Records are made to be broken. But, more than 40 years after Darryl Sittler set the record for most points scored in a single game, it has yet to be…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Wilf Paiement: The Maple Leafs’ Forgotten 40-Goal-Scorer

The Old Prof | September 2, 2025

In a city that remembers its hockey heroes like family, Wilf Paiement is something of a forgotten name. For a brief window in the early ’80s, Paiement was one of…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All-Time

The Old Prof | August 31, 2025

In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28

Matthew Zator | August 28, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 29 This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Maple Leafs History

Calgary Flames Retired Numbers

Ryan Gagne | August 15, 2025

*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 53rd season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed

The Old Prof | July 27, 2025

Jason Priestley, who most Canadians know from his time on television’s ‘Beverly Hills 90210’, is a lifelong hockey fan. As a result, his foray into creating a documentary about controversial…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: May 25

Matthew Zator | May 25, 2025

May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…

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The Great WHL Journey #7: Lethbridge Hurricanes

Dayton Reimer | March 19, 2025

For many hockey fans, junior hockey was the first time they interacted with the hockey world. My dad and uncle dragged me and my brother to the Medicine Hat Tigers…

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Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

Mike McEnaney | November 20, 2024

As their 50th anniversary season celebration occurred in 2022-23, the New York Islanders recalled all the amazing moments that have happened since their inaugural season in 1972. With four Stanley Cup…

Categories Hockey History, Islanders History, New York Islanders

Daily Hockey Trivia – Leafs Draft Picks, Players In Their 40’s & Shutouts

Jacob Billington | September 4, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 4, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Sabres History, Toronto Maple Leafs
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