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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 21

Matthew Zator | October 21, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 22 Oct. 21 has seen plenty of memorable moments from some of the best players in NHL history. This…

Categories Archives, Capitals History, Column, Hockey History, Rangers History, Red Wings History

Top 5 Swedes in Detroit Red Wings History

Tony Wolak | October 17, 2025

In 2024-25, the Detroit Red Wings suited up for two NHL contests in Sweden, marking the first time the franchise played regular-season games outside of North America. It was a…

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

The Evolution of Europeans in the NHL

THW Archives | September 27, 2025

European NHL players have played a large part in the development of the National Hockey League over the last three decades – but try to imagine the NHL without all…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, International Hockey

100 Greatest Detroit Red Wings of All-Time

Tony Wolak | September 8, 2025

Since 1926, the Detroit Red Wings franchise has produced countless memories across Michigan and the world – first as the Cougars, then Falcons, then, ultimately, the Red Wings starting in…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Greatest Detroit Red Wings From Each Country

Jordan Orth | August 5, 2025

In the long history of the Detroit Red Wings organization, many notable names have come through and worn the winged wheel. But who has been the best to don the…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: May 22

Matthew Zator | May 22, 2025

Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Jets History, Kings History, Lightning History, Predators History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 28

Matthew Zator | April 28, 2025

This date has given us a little bit of everything over the years, including some very late regular-season games as well as Stanley Cup Playoff milestones. Also, one of the…

Categories Archives, Avalanche History, Bruins History, Column, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Red Wings History, Sharks History

10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team

Ryan Gagne | November 28, 2024

Several NHL records define a player’s career, whether those skaters played the most games or collected the most goals, points, and wins. During the 2020-21 season, Patrick Marleau broke one…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Daily Hockey Trivia – Vezina Winners, Russian Players & Games Played

Jacob Billington | September 17, 2024

Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 13, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…

Categories Blue Jackets History, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Jets History, Red Wings History, Winnipeg Jets

Wayne Gretzky Almost Joined the Detroit Red Wings

Tony Wolak | August 9, 2024

It’s been 36 years since the Wayne Gretzky trade to the Los Angeles Kings that sent shock waves throughout Edmonton, all of Canada, and the entire hockey world. This was…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

April 28 Hockey Birthdays: Lidström, Krejčí, Korpisalo

Ryan Gagne | April 28, 2024

On April 28, we celebrate the birthdays of 31 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes one of the best defensemen ever to play the game, plus a handful…

Categories Hockey History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 29

Matthew Zator | February 29, 2024

It’s leap day! Feb. 29 only comes every four years, so there’s not a whole lot of NHL history that has happened on this date. Having said that, some significant…

Categories Archives, Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Hurricanes History, Islanders History, Rangers History, Red Wings History
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