Posts tagged with "Mario Lemieux"
A Brief History of Hockey in Laval
August 29th, 2017 Following the move of the St. John’s IceCaps, the Montreal Canadiens’ minor-league affiliate will be much closer to home. This coming October, the Laval Rocket will begin to play at the Place Bell. One could make a 30-plus minute drive from the Bell Centre to the Rocket’s new home, Place Bell, or a 40-minute metro ride to the...
The Best NHL Forwards Ever
August 23rd, 2017 This article was originally written in December, 2012. The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left behind by the pioneers of our beloved game. Like any legendary player, their contributions to the record...
Notable Penguins Injuries Over the Years
August 3rd, 2017 Whether it has been due to the sheer number of games the Pittsburgh Penguins have contested in the previous seasons, or by some other force of nature, the team has made as many headlines for the injuries they have sustained as the success they have achieved. At the conclusion of the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs it was announced that...
The 5 Greatest Hockey Players Ever
April 30th, 2017 This post about the greatest hockey players ever was first published in July of 2015 by former THW writer Felix Sicard. I can't imagine the list changing anytime soon. Sidney Crosby may have a chance of cracking it one day and some are already talking about Connor McDavid becoming one of the all time greatest, but for now, these guys are...
5 Highlights From 50 Years of Flyers–Penguins Hockey
March 28th, 2017 After 50 years, the Philadelphia Flyers and Pittsburgh Penguins have developed one of the greatest rivalries in sports. They've played each other 281 times in the regular season. The Flyers have won 153 of those matchups, the Penguins 98, and the teams have tied 30 times. The Flyers also hold a 19-16 edge in postseason games. As...
The 600-Goal Club
March 8th, 2017 For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Finals, hoisting the cup is always the end-goal. Along the way, however, players all seek to play the best they can for a variety of purposes. While players always...