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Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10

Matthew Zator | February 10, 2025

Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all professional sports, and both cities had big moments on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, we saw…

Categories Archives, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Boston Bruins’ Captain History

Justin Caron | August 27, 2024

The 2023-24 season marked 100 years for the Boston Bruins, and there were many big plans for their Centennial season. They released the “Historic 100”, a list honoring past and…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

Bruins Rivalries Revisited: Detroit Red Wings

Justin Caron | July 30, 2024

When the puck dropped on the 2023-24 NHL season, the Boston Bruins celebrated their centennial. Joining the league as one of the Original Six, the Bruins have formed rivalries with many teams over…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

1974-75, the Capitals’ First (and Worst) Season

THW Archives | June 7, 2021

On June 7th, 2018, after 44 years of trying, the Washington Capitals finally lifted the Stanley Cup. 43 years, 2 months, and 10 days earlier, in Oakland, California, these same Capitals took turns lifting a trash can around the ice in mock jubilation.

Categories Capitals History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: St. Louis Has the Blues

Rick Cole | April 5, 2016

The National Hockey League board of governors has officially approved an expansion franchise for St. Louis. A syndicate headed by Sidney Salomon Jr. was awarded the team at a meeting…

Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, St Louis Blues

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Milt Schmidt

Rick Cole | September 13, 2015

(Author’s note: Milt Schmidt, now 97 years old, is the oldest living NHL player.  He is truly a treasure, and is one of the most beloved Bruins of all time.)…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Column, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bower Stars as Leafs Edge Habs

Rick Cole | March 25, 2015

Veteran Toronto Maple Leaf netminder Johnny Bower was once again the hero as the Maple Leafs claimed a narrow 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens last night at Maple Leaf…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Duff Haunts Leafs, Hull Nets 37th

Rick Cole | January 21, 2015

Dick Duff, traded away by the Toronto Maple Leafs 11 months ago, came back to haunt his former team last night.  Duff scored the winning goal as his newest team,…

Categories Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Garner First Point

Rick Cole | October 23, 2014

The BostonBruins finally earned their first point of the season last night, and it came at the expense of the Stanley Cup Champions.  The Bruins battled the Toronto Maple Leafs to…

Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History

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