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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11

Matthew Zator | September 11, 2023

This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams. The Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were…

Categories Blackhawks History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Lightning History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: July 26

Matthew Zator | July 26, 2023

One of the greatest defensemen of all time changed addresses after 17 seasons in his original home. Plus, one of the best returns on a dollar called it a career,…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Today in Hockey History: June 2

Matthew Zator | June 2, 2023

June 2 was another busy day in National Hockey League history. In addition to plenty of overtime Stanley Cup Final action, there were also some big coaching moves, a new…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Ducks History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 16

Matthew Zator | February 16, 2023

Feb. 16 was a night to remember in Steel City as some of the biggest names in franchise history had special moments. Also, several of the best players in the…

Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 8

Matthew Zator | January 8, 2023

A lot of names that you would see while touring the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments on Jan. 8. A pair of all-time greats made their National Hockey…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 11

Matthew Zator | November 11, 2022

Minnesota is rich in hockey history and this date brought some big moments over the years. Also, there were plenty of big offensive performances including some from defenders on the…

Categories Blue Jackets History, Canadiens History, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Stars History

History of Stanley Cup Winners That Changed Coaches Midseason

Colin Newby | August 1, 2022

NHL teams change head coaches more frequently and with more success than in any other professional sport. The strategy of a coaching change reached extreme levels when 12 of the…

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History, NHL Coaching

Canadiens’ Candidates to Replace Richardson as Assistant Coach

Melissa Boyd | June 28, 2022

Montreal Canadiens head coach Martin St. Louis wasn’t anticipating having to make changes to his coaching staff in the offseason, but he’s now searching for an assistant after Luke Richardson…

Categories Montreal Canadiens

6 Hall of Famers You Didn’t Know Were LA Kings

Quinn McLellan | November 8, 2021

The Los Angeles Kings were a part of the NHL’s original expansion (1967-68). Numerous fabled players have donned the Kings’ sweater since their inception. When thinking of legendary Kings of…

Categories Hockey History, Kings History

Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1976-77 Montreal Canadiens

Matthew Zator | May 4, 2021

There have been an insane amount of talented teams that have come from the city of Montreal. In fact, some of the greatest players in the history of the NHL…

Categories Canadiens History, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

Canadiens’ 70s Stars Landed in Strange 80s Uniforms

Greg Enright | December 25, 2020

The Montreal Canadiens won four straight Stanley Cups from 1976 to 1979, establishing themselves as one of the greatest teams of all-time. Although the dynasty ended with their elimination in…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History

Canadiens 12 Days of Hockeymas: The Legendary Big Three on Defense

Melissa Boyd | December 22, 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 Canadiens History, Hockey History
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