Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21
Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played …
Marcel Dionne
Rangers’ Esposito Era: 5 Best and Worst Trades of ‘Trader Phil’
Before Big Deal Neil, there was Trader Phil. If the nickname for New York Rangers’ Stanley Cup-winning general manager Neil Smith wasn’t widely used during his tenure in the Big …
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Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11
This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot …
Remembering the Los Angeles Kings’ Triple Crown Line
Growing up in the 1970’s as a hockey fan in Los Angeles, I was intimately familiar with three things very few Angelenos had even a remote grasp upon: 1) Los …
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Los Angeles Kings: The Foundation of Royalty
In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises …
Los Angeles Kings’ Greatest Gift-Giver: Marcel Dionne
Marcel Dionne is undoubtedly one of the two best players in LA Kings’ history alongside Wayne Gretzky. Nicknamed “Little Beaver,” the Drummondville, Quebec native is silently the all-time leader among …
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Today in Hockey History: Dec. 15
Dec. 15 was a very important date in National Hockey History as two legendary arenas hosted their first games while another old barn saw the last game within its walls. …
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8
Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while a legend scored his first goal and became the league’s …
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 4
Two Hockey Hall of Famers tried to be only the second player ever to accomplish a very impressive feat in the same game. Also, there were numerous National Hockey League …
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21
Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in National Hockey League history. This date has been big over the years for hockey fans …
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 13
So many historic events occurred on Oct. 13 throughout National Hockey League. “Mr. Hockey” scored his first NHL goal in eight years, numerous big names lit the lamp for the …
Top 10 NHL Legends Who Never Hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup
If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a …
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