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Islanders’ 10 Worst Moments in 50-Year Franchise History

Mike McEnaney | November 20, 2023

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 Archives, Hockey History, Islanders History

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 10

Matthew Zator | October 10, 2023

Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in NHL history. There have been first games played by new franchises, NHL debuts by some of the all-time greats, first…

Categories 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, 2023

Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in NHL history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two returns after…

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

Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game

Jeff Seide | September 18, 2023

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

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

THW Archives | September 18, 2023

Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles

Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All Time

The Old Prof | August 31, 2023

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

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28

Matthew Zator | August 28, 2023

This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a…

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

Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Rupert McDonald | August 22, 2023

Since the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames have not had a captain. That is expected to soon change, however, as newly appointed head coach Ryan Huska has made…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History

Calgary Flames Retired Numbers

Ryan Gagne | August 15, 2023

*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 50th season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…

Categories Archives, Flames History, Hockey History

Colorado Rockies – The 10 Best to Wear the Jersey

Nathaniel Oliver | August 4, 2023

Enough time has gone by that a large number of today’s hockey fans do not realize that the New Jersey Devils were once the Colorado Rockies. And even before that,…

Categories Archives, Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Maple Leafs’ Harold Ballard: The Owner Who Perfected Greed

The Old Prof | July 25, 2023

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

Today in Hockey History: May 25

Matthew Zator | May 25, 2023

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…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Penguins History, Rangers History, Sharks History
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