Today in Hockey History: May 10 Greg Boysen | May 10, 2021 The most famous goal in National Hockey League history was scored on this date. In addition, memories were made during dynastic runs in Montreal and New York while numerous teams…
Today in Hockey History: April 30 Greg Boysen | April 30, 2021 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a dynasty, multiple epic comebacks were completed, and records were set across…
3 Greatest Canucks’ Forwards of All Time The Old Prof | April 25, 2021 There’s a lull in the news about the Vancouver Canucks because of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, so I thought I would take an opportunity to look back over Vancouver Canucks’…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | April 13, 2021 The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme.…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket THW Archives | March 31, 2021 “Pavel Bure was – and is – the best player to ever wear a Canucks’ uniform.” — Pat Quinn, former Canucks GM (from ‘Ex-GM Pat Quinn calls Pavel Bure the…
Pavel Bure Had to Fight Serious Political Forces to Play in the NHL James Sneddon | March 4, 2021 Pavel Bure had already been regarded as an exciting young prospect in the Soviet Union when he landed in North America in September 1991. He headed to the NHL, accompanied…
7 NHL Superstar Careers Cut Short by Injury Pete Bauer | March 4, 2021 A lot of players – good, solid, dependable players – had careers that were cut short by injuries. A number of star players never reached their full potential statistically because…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | February 18, 2021 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have enimated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Best & Worst Trades in Panthers History Kyle Gipe | February 3, 2021 In the 25 years since the Florida Panthers became a franchise, their 10 general managers have made a lot of trades. As an expansion team for the 1993-94 season, they…
History of the Florida Panthers Captains THW Archives | January 29, 2021 If you find yourself wearing a big “C” on your sweater, you can assume that you have reached the pinnacle of individual hockey success. Being named team captain is an…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 22 Greg Boysen | January 22, 2021 Jan. 22 is a very eventful date in the history of the National Hockey League. It has given us everything from big personal milestones, great goaltending and even a pair…
Canucks’ Draft-Day Steals Sartaaj Bhullar | January 12, 2021 The Vancouver Canucks have had success finding great players in the first and second rounds. Their success in the later rounds is just as impressive. The team has been able…
