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Today in Hockey History: Nov. 7

Matthew Zator | November 7, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 6 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 8 One of the biggest trades in NHL history went down on this date as two heated rivals swapped…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 23

Matthew Zator | September 23, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 22 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 24 Sept. 23 will be remembered for having the first woman to ever play in a NHL game take…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Islanders History, Lightning History, Stars History

The Best #9s in NHL History

THW Archives | September 15, 2025

This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in Sep. 2025. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Dallas Stars’ 6 Retired Numbers

Ryan Gagne | September 9, 2025

The 2024-25 season was the Dallas Stars’ 58th as an NHL franchise, spending the first 26 years of their existence as the Minnesota North Stars. After relocating to Dallas, Texas,…

Categories Archives, Dallas Stars, Hockey History, Stars History

Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey

THW Archives | September 8, 2025

The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Minnesota Wild, Wild History

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 6

Matthew Zator | August 6, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 5 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 7 The Nashville Predators hired their first coach in franchise history on this date, and he became one of…

Categories Archives, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Predators History, Red Wings History

The 10 Greatest American Hockey Players Ever

Stephen Ground | July 4, 2025

Hockey has historically been a sport dominated by Canadian players, though in recent years it has become an increasingly international affair. But American players have always had a major role…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey, Top 10 Lists

Jamie Benn Becomes Dallas Stars’ Franchise Leader in Games Played

Andrew Forbes | December 19, 2024

It was a big night on a personal level for Dallas Stars’ captain Jamie Benn on Wednesday night. While his team suffered a 5-3 loss at the hands of the…

Categories Dallas Stars, NHL News

Kane Is Already the Greatest American-Born NHL Player of All-Time

Shaun Filippelli | August 5, 2024

*This archive was originally published in 2022 The 100th player in NHL history to join the 400-goal club, Patrick Kane is still far from being done dominating. Sitting in third…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Player Profiles, Rangers History

Mike Modano – Superman on Ice

THW Archives | June 7, 2023

When you think of American hockey, the name Mike Modano is practically a synonym. The Michigan native went on to collect records and accolades throughout his career that have yet…

Categories Hockey History, Player Profiles, Stars History

2021-22 Stars Show How Far Team Has Come in Last Decade

Raylene Lung | December 8, 2021

The Dallas Stars have had a whirlwind of a season so far. The team started off slow and sluggish, with many of their veteran players struggling to find their groove.…

Categories Dallas Stars, Stars History

Revisiting the Stars’ 1999 Stanley Cup Run

Andy Doorty | June 22, 2021

In Game 6 of the 1999 Stanley Cup Final, Dallas Stars winger Brett Hull had the puck on his stick in triple overtime. With Buffalo Sabres goalie Dominik Hasek sprawled…

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