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Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
October 16th, 2020 The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of play, the goaltenders had to make plenty of adjustments. The decade had no shortage of great netminders, including some of the greatest to ever play the position....
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14
October 14th, 2020 Oct. 14 is a very important date in National Hockey League history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the very first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. A Great Day for Gretzky Oct. 14 is a very important day for...
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History
October 4th, 2020 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off ice training and preparation, many players throughout NHL history have adopted strange, often disturbing superstitions in order to ensure their on-ice success. Oddly enough, some of the best players to...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 3
October 3rd, 2020 The most storied team in National Hockey League history signed one of their most legendary players on this date. Also, the first regular-season game outside of North America was played, an all-time great announced his retirement and six new captains were named all across the league. Beliveau Signs His First Deal The Montreal...
Best NHL Goalies of the 1980s
September 20th, 2020 The 1980s was the golden era of the National Hockey League (or so I’m told). It was a time of dynastic teams, high-scoring games and some of the best international hockey that’s ever been played. Of course, there were also the shady owners, the constant violence, scrums after every whistle and whatever the complete opposite of...
The Most Unusual Things To Ever Happen In an NHL Game
August 7th, 2020 The NHL is over 100 years old. Most games are fairly normal - they usually end up about 3-2 and nothing really interesting happen besides the game. Once in a while, however, something truly unique happens. Here are a few of the strangest occurrences. Patrick Roy Attempts to go End-to-End In one of the best things that will ever...
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
August 5th, 2020 Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number
August 3rd, 2020 Assembling a list of greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also leave great players off the list, players who also enjoyed Hall-of-Fame careers. Debates over these lists will rage on, but one thing Habs fans can agree upon – these players provided...
Avalanche Have a Long History of NHL Award Winners
July 23rd, 2020 Within the past couple weeks, the NHL has trickled out its nominees for several of its prestigious regular season awards, most of which are voted on by the Professional Hockey Writers Association (PHWA). Colorado Avalanche players are finalists for three awards this season: Nathan MacKinnon for the Hart Trophy (NHL MVP, as voted on by...
Last Canadien to Win Each NHL Award
July 14th, 2020 The Montreal Canadiens are the most decorated team in the NHL. Beyond the record-setting 24 Stanley Cups, players and coaches have won over 100 individual awards, including 17 Hart Trophies and 36 Vezina Trophies. Related: Last Red Wings to Win Each NHL Award With the NHL set to announce its award finalists for the 2019-20 regular...
Hockey Goalies - A Breed Apart
July 9th, 2020 The great Jacques Plante summed it up this way, “Imagine sitting at your desk. You make a mistake. A red light goes on behind you, a siren starts sounding and 18,000 people are yelling at you. That's what it's like to be a goaltender.” Jacques Plante poses for a photo with Vladislav Tretiak of the Soviet Union prior to the start...
Today in Hockey History: June 9
June 9th, 2020 June 9 might be the busiest day, historically, for the month. This date in National Hockey League history includes some memorable Stanley Cup coronations, with one legend retiring and another joining the league. A Big Day for Roy and Ray Patrick Roy won three Conn Smythe Trophies, for being the most valuable player of the...
Today in Hockey History: June 4
June 4th, 2020 June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players to ever take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League playoff drama on this date too. Mr. Hockey Hangs Them Up, For Real Gordie Howe retired for the second and final time, at age 52, on June 4, 1980. Howe retired from the...
