Today in Hockey History: June 3 Matthew Zator | June 3, 2025 One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a hectic day for the front office in Motown and…
Culture Change: QMJHL Starts Trend of Fighting Ban Blain Potvin | August 11, 2023 Hockey is a physically demanding sport that often involves intense physical contact between players. One controversial aspect of hockey is fighting, which has traditionally been used as a means to…
Oilers’ Spookiest Halloween Games Brian Swane | October 31, 2021 It’s a very happy Halloween in Oil Country this year, where hockey fans are being treated to one of the best starts in Edmonton Oilers franchise history and hoping they’re…
5 Oilers From the Dynasty Era Who Returned to Play in Edmonton Brian Swane | February 12, 2021 Dozens of players, at one point in time or another, helped the Edmonton Oilers capture five Stanley Cups between 1984 and 1990. By the mid-90s, only a couple remained with…
Marty McSorley: An Often Forgotten LA King Quinn McLellan | December 21, 2020 Marty McSorley was a 6-foot-1, 236-pound right-handed defenseman who could also play on the wing. He’s mainly remembered for being an enforcer who wasn’t afraid to drop the gloves, but…
The Most Underrated Kings Defensemen of All Time Sheng Peng | September 4, 2014 See our picks for most underrated Kings forwards of all time here >>> See our picks for most underrated Kings goalie of all time here>>> Here’s a few guidelines for…
Hockey Champions League Not Worthwhile for NHL Cody Royle | October 26, 2013 There have been renewed rumblings about a hockey Champions League tournament in the vein of UEFA’s soccer Champions League. The idea is not new, having been discussed many times in…
Ineffective Headshot Rule Signals Time To Eliminate Instigator Rule Colin Pineau | July 19, 2013 It seems that the NHL’s Rule 48 on illegal checks to the head, instituted three years ago to curb concussions, isn’t working according to new research from Toronto’s St. Michael’s…
Ask The Alumni – Send Us A Question For Marty McSorley Andrew Rodger | March 22, 2011 Since November, The Hockey Writers and the NHL Alumni Association have teamed up for a monthly series called Ask the Alumni. It provides us with the opportunity to shine a…
So, You Hate Sean Avery? The Hockey Writers | April 28, 2009 Sean Avery, the league’s super pest. He makes his living by getting under the skin of his opponents. You either love him or hate him and you only love him…