Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8 Matthew Zator | November 8, 2024 Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in NHL history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while a legend scored his first goal and became the league’s all-time leader…
Canadiens’ Retired Jerseys – the Story of a Famed Franchise THW Archives | November 2, 2024 The Montreal Canadiens, one of the oldest professional sports franchises in North America, have a very storied past of success. They have honoured 18 players by taking their 15 jersey…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31 Matthew Zator | October 31, 2024 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The Great One haunted goaltenders across the league, while some of…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Matthew Zator | October 30, 2024 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones, 12 years…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19 Matthew Zator | October 19, 2024 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in an NHL game…
Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2024 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 115 years of existence helped the…
The Best #9’s in NHL History THW Archives | September 15, 2024 This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in Sep. 2024. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15 Matthew Zator | September 15, 2024 The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big tournaments, and one of the greatest players to ever skate in the…
The NHL 500-Goal Club Brandon Share-Cohen | August 20, 2024 As you might expect, not only have these select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of goal-scoring glory, but they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number Blain Potvin | August 10, 2024 Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4 Matthew Zator | August 4, 2024 A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars of the 1990s found a new home out west. Aug. 4 also…
Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game THW Archives | August 4, 2024 Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for…