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Today in Hockey History: March 26

Matthew Zator | March 26, 2023

Some of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game had huge moments on this date, including a record that will likely never be broken. A hockey legend won his…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Kings History, Penguins History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 26

Matthew Zator | May 26, 2022

In Steel Town, USA, Hockey fans look back on May 26 with a great amount of fondness. In addition, this date was a big one for coaching changes in the…

Categories Avalanche History, Bruins History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Lightning History, Oilers History, Penguins History

3 Miracle on Ice Players Who Became Devils

Kristy Flannery | February 22, 2022

42 years ago, 8,500 fans gathered at the Olympic Center in Lake Placid, New York to witness what became “the greatest sports moment of the 20th century”. A team of college…

Categories Hockey History, New Jersey Devils

Dallas Stars Captain History

Maddie Manfredi | December 10, 2020

Over the course of the franchise, the Dallas Stars have had six different captains. Each chosen to uphold the values of the team as well as exhibit leadership both on…

Categories Hockey History, Stars History

North Stars with 100-Point Seasons

Ryan Szporer | June 12, 2020

Admittedly, the Minnesota North Stars enjoyed their greatest success as a franchise once they moved to Dallas to become (just) the Stars. Almost from the get-go, they became perennial contenders,…

Categories Stars History

Neal Broten Trade to New Jersey

Nathaniel Oliver | December 14, 2019

For more than 14 seasons, Neal Broten played for the Minnesota North Stars/Dallas Stars franchise. During the Minnesota years, no player played more games, scored more shorthanded goals, had more…

Categories Devils History, NHL Trade Analysis

New Jersey Devils Dressed to the Nines

Michael Gwizdala | July 16, 2016

When one thinks about the No. 9 and its place in hockey lore, notable names come to mind. Names like Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard, Bobby Hull automatically come to mind.…

Categories Devils History, New Jersey Devils

The Minnesota North Stars Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | February 11, 2016

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position.…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

Minnesota vs. Chicago Alumni Rosters Announced

Dustin L. Nelson | December 1, 2015

The Minnesota Wild will be hosting their first outdoor game in February and with that comes the obligatory alumni game. We got a glimpse of some roster highlights in August…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, News

Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks Alumni Game Rosters Partially Announced

Dustin Nelson | August 5, 2015

At a press conference for the Stadium Series on Wednesday, the Minnesota Wild and Chicago Blackhawks announced part of the lineup for their February 20, 2016 alumni game that will…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Wild, News, Wild History

Best #1-10 in Dallas Stars Franchise History

Ed Sarno | January 31, 2015

The Stars will wrap-up their road trip (1-1) in Winnipeg tonight.  They remain 4 points behind Calgary for the last wild card spot. Before we kick off the dog days…

Categories Dallas Stars

What Became of These Former Dallas Stars?

Tabatha Patterson | December 31, 2014

At the end of each season, teams across every level of professional hockey fail to issue qualifying offers to a handful of players. Some will end illustrious careers under their…

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