The NHL’s Top-50 Russians of All-Time Patrick Brown | September 15, 2021 The very first Russian-born and trained player to make it to the NHL was Victor Nechayev, whose marriage to an American woman allowed him entry into the USA. He played…
12 of the Fastest Skaters Ever in the NHL Josh Bell | September 7, 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.…
Canucks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Matthew Zator | August 18, 2021 Over the years the Vancouver Canucks have had a plethora of talented goal scorers grace the ice at Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. The top-20 goal scorers span four…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | August 13, 2021 Of all the great players to dazzle the NHL, some of the finest and most controversial have emanated from Mother Russia. From Sergei Fedorov to Sergei Bobrovsky, Pavel Bure to Pavel…
Pavel Bure – Panthers Den of Honor Colby Guy | August 13, 2021 After a contract holdout with the Vancouver Canucks, Pavel Bure was traded to the Florida Panthers in a seven-player deal that included Ed Jovanovski. Once he arrived, he became one…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket THW Archives | August 5, 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…
Vancouver Canucks All-Time Team Matthew Zator | July 27, 2021 Over the course of their 50-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had many memorable and legendary players walk the halls of Rogers Arena and the Pacific Coliseum. With the 50th…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time Scott Blair | July 13, 2021 As an Original Six team, the New York Rangers have been involved in a ton of trades, some of little significance, and some that have shaped or reshaped the entire…
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’…
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…
