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Red Wings’ Moves That Built a Dynasty in the 1990s

Jordan Orth | December 11, 2025

The Detroit Red Wings organization was seen as a powerhouse and a perennial contender throughout the 1990s, making the Stanley Cup Final in 1995, 1997, and 1998. Many players had…

Categories Archives, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: Aug 18

Matthew Zator | August 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 19 The New York Rangers and San Jose Sharks have been the busiest teams on Aug. 18 throughout NHL…

Categories Archives, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

Calgary Flames Retired Numbers

Ryan Gagne | August 15, 2025

*This archive was republished prior to Miikka Kiprusoff’s number retirement in March 2024 The Calgary Flames recently completed their 53rd season as a member of the NHL. The organization began…

Categories Archives, Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: May 2

Matthew Zator | May 2, 2025

There were quite a few memorable postseason moments to occur on this date throughout National Hockey League history. The final Stanley Cup champion before the expansion era was crowned, and…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Revisiting the Bruins’ Jim Craig Trade with the Flames

Ryan Gagne | February 13, 2025

Jim Craig is an American sports hero from Easton, Massachusetts, who played three seasons at Boston University and won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake…

Categories Archives, Boston Bruins, Bruins Goaltending, Bruins History, Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Trade Analysis

Top 3 All-Time Flames Goalies

THW Archives | November 26, 2024

The goaltending history of the Calgary Flames franchise has been punctuated by a handful of excellent performances in a desert of otherwise unremarkable ones. In an effort to separate the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History, NHL Goaltending

Kiprusoff Vs. Vernon: Who was the Flames’ Better Goaltender?

Rupert McDonald | September 8, 2023

If you were to ask fans who the best goaltender in Calgary Flames’ franchise history is, the vast majority would tell you Miikka Kiprusoff. The 46-year-old is one of the…

Categories Calgary Flames

10 Best Goalies Drafted by the Flames

Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2023

According to draft statistics from Hockey Reference.com, the Calgary Flames organization has made 475 selections in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft. Surprisingly, they have drafted only 40 goalies out of those…

Categories Flames History, NHL Entry Draft

Mike Vernon Finally Receives Hockey Hall of Fame Induction

Charles Watch | June 23, 2023

The Hockey Hall of Fame stands as a testament to the greatest individuals who have each left an indelible mark on the hockey world. Eligible since 2005, on Wednesday afternoon,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Detroit Red Wings, Editor's Choice

7 New Names Inducted Into Hockey Hall of Fame

Adam Kierszenblat | June 22, 2023

The Hockey Hall of Fame has announced the seven members that will be part of their 2023 induction class. The group includes five players as well as two builders, with…

Categories Editor's Choice, NHL News

Flames’ Best Players to Come From the WHL

Derek Olsen | September 9, 2022

The Western Hockey League (WHL) was created in 1966, originally consisting of seven teams from Alberta and Saskatchewan. Today, the league is a premiere destination for young players to showcase…

Categories Flames History

Iconic Red Wings Goalie Setups Through the Ages

Delaney Rimer | June 7, 2022

The Detroit Red Wings have had a lot of incredible goaltenders throughout franchise history, and some stood out more than others in terms of their play, but also how their…

Categories Red Wings Goaltending, Red Wings History
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