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Colorado Rockies – The 10 Best to Wear the Jersey

Nathaniel Oliver | August 4, 2024

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 Defunct Teams, Hockey History

Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Rupert McDonald | July 3, 2024

Following the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames went two seasons without a captain until Mikael Backlund was bestowed the honour. He has had some big shoes to fill.…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

THW Archives | June 3, 2024

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 Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles, Toronto Maple Leafs

Revisiting the Flames’ 16-Year Stanley Cup Playoff Streak

Ryan Gagne | April 8, 2023

The Calgary Flames are only a few days away from completing their 50th season as an organization, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972. Historically, the club has won the…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History

Lanny McDonald: The Player Behind the Mustache

The Old Prof | February 16, 2023

Lanny McDonald might be one of hockey’s most recognizable players. His iconic mustache makes him almost more remembered than his Hall of Fame career. But, make no mistake about it,…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Flames’ Best Players to Come From the WHL

Derek Olsen | September 9, 2022

The Western Hockey League (WHL) was created in 1966, originally consisting of seven teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan. Today, the league is a premiere destination for young players to showcase…

Categories Flames History

Calgary Flames’ 50-Goal Scorers

THW Archives | July 11, 2022

For a relatively young franchise, the Calgary Flames have seen a great deal of strong individual performances since becoming a National Hockey League club in 1972. In particular, the team…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History

Do You Know Your Toronto Maple Leafs Trivia? All-Time Goal Scoring

The Old Prof | July 12, 2021

I don’t know about other Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans, but I love learning about the team I cover. In fact, I try to learn more regularly. I’ve decided to do…

Categories Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1988-89 Calgary Flames

Colby Guy | May 11, 2021

The 1988-89 Calgary Flames are one of the greatest and most iconic teams in hockey history. The team that gifted the world the iconic photo of Lanny McDonald lifting his…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames History, Hockey History

Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: Calgary Legend #9 Lanny McDonald

Brett Krauss | December 16, 2020

The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History, Player Profiles

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: 500-Goal Scorers & a New Great Defense?

The Old Prof | December 5, 2020

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs news and rumors, I’ll take a look at hints why the Maple Leafs defense has to be better this season than it’s been…

Categories Commentary, Toronto Maple Leafs

Top 5 Medicine Hat Tigers to Make it to the NHL

Dayton Reimer | June 27, 2020

The Medicine Hat Tigers have been members of the Western Hockey League since 1970-71, becoming the fifth expansion team and the 10th franchise in the league. Since then, the team…

Categories CHL, Editor's Choice, Hockey History, WHL
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