Today in Hockey History: April 30 Matthew Zator | April 30, 2026 Yesterday in Hockey History: April 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: May 1 April 30 has been a very eventful day in National Hockey League history. An errant pass temporarily derailed a…
Alexander Mogilny: The Great Russian Enigma THW Archives | March 24, 2026 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…
History of the Florida Panthers Captains THW Archives | January 28, 2026 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 Matthew Zator | January 22, 2026 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…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 12 Matthew Zator | November 12, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 11 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 13 This has been a very interesting and busy date in NHL history. A legendary arena opened, a bitter…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31 Matthew Zator | October 31, 2025 Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…
Matthews in Elite Club of 300 Goals in 500 (or Fewer) Games The Old Prof | October 7, 2025 On Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023 in a thrilling 6-5 shootout win, the Toronto Maple Leafs came back to beat the Montreal Canadiens. Trailing 5-3 with under five minutes remaining in…
How Kirk McLean Sparked a Canucks Playoff March The Old Prof | July 31, 2025 If you’ve been a Vancouver Canucks fan for any length of time, you’ve probably heard about “The Save.” Maybe you even saw it live—your heart pounding, your hands gripping the…
Rangers’ Most Impactful Trades of All-Time Scott Blair | July 12, 2025 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…
Vancouver Canucks’ Game 7 Heroes Matthew Zator | December 29, 2024 Over their 50-plus year history in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks have played 13 Game 7s. Prior to the 2024 Playoffs, the last time a Game 7 was played in…
Pavel Bure – A Tribute to the Russian Rocket THW Archives | August 5, 2024 “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 with 100-Point Seasons Matthew Zator | July 16, 2024 The Vancouver Canucks don’t have a storied history of players that have hit the century mark in points. But the ones that have are some of the best of all…
