History of the Houston Aeros Kyle Gipe | September 24, 2025 *Originally published in Dec. 2017 The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19 Matthew Zator | August 19, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 20 Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises.…
7 Most Obscure Philadelphia Flyers’ Records Justin Giampietro | September 27, 2024 Over the course of the Philadelphia Flyers’ history, there have been many odd and all but unbreakable records set. Some of them, like Dave “The Hammer” Schultz’s 472 penalty minutes…
‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe THW Archives | March 31, 2024 On June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let’s celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to…
Flyers’ Fred Shero Trade Prolonged Team’s Success Justin Giampietro | November 30, 2023 When faced with a scenario where he and his team could win the Stanley Cup with a single victory, head coach Fred Shero once said, “Win today and we walk…
Flyers: Mark Howe’s Journey to Philadelphia Nathan Moser | September 23, 2021 Mark Howe is statistically the best defenseman in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers. His No. 2 was retired by the organization in 2012 and he was inducted into the…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Best Defensemen of All-Time Nathan Moser | August 15, 2021 An old saying in sports goes that “defense wins championships.” While offense and goaltending play key roles in winning hockey games for sure, defense is so crucial. This is especially…
Philadelphia Flyers in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame Nathan Moser | May 16, 2020 The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honors some of the best Americans to ever contribute to the game. Like the Hockey Hall of Fame located in Toronto, Ontario, the U.S.…
Book Review: Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey Tony Wolak | September 1, 2016 This summer, Triumph Books offered The Hockey Writers the opportunity to review their recently published book, Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey. And having just reached my one-year anniversary with…
Behind Hockey Operations: An Exclusive Interview With Mark Howe Michael Pityk | March 25, 2016 On March 23rd I was joined by Mark Howe in an exclusive interview. Mark Howe is a former professional hockey player from 1973-1995. He played left-wing from 73-79, defense from 79-95…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Expansion a Bonanza for Talented Farmhands Rick Cole | February 20, 2016 The announced expansion of the National Hockey League from six to twelve teams for the 1967-68 season will have far-reaching effects for many in the hockey world. Not the least…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Possible St. Louis Owner Surfaces Rick Cole | February 15, 2016 It looks like there might be someone who wants to own a National Hockey League franchise in St. Louis after all. A bid has been received from Sidney Salomon Jr.…