Top Lines in Colorado Avalanche History J.D. Killian | November 13, 2022 The Colorado Avalanche have played host to some of the best hockey players in the league. During their run of multiple championships, and even beyond, the Avalanche have frequently had…
Swedish Players in the Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Gagne | November 12, 2022 The Hockey Hall of Fame (HHOF) was established in 1943, with the first players inducted in 1945. There is a misconception about the HHOF because most players enshrined have had…
Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2022 The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring…
Today in Hockey History: July 20 Matthew Zator | July 20, 2022 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally landed in a spot where he can…
Flyers’ 10 Best First-Round Picks All-Time Rob Couch | June 10, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers have had themselves their fair share of great first-round picks through the years, and since they are set to pick fifth overall this year, it’s a good…
Revisiting the Oilers’ Stunning 1998 Playoff Upset of the Avalanche Brian Swane | May 31, 2022 On Thursday (May 26) the Edmonton Oilers punched their ticket to the Western Conference Final with a 5-4 overtime victory over the Calgary Flames to win their second-round series 4-1.…
Flyers’ History of High First-Round Picks Leaves Something to Be Desired Rob Couch | May 12, 2022 The Philadelphia Flyers finished 29th in the league this season and will pick fifth overall in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft in Montreal. The New Jersey Devils jumped them and…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 27 Matthew Zator | February 27, 2022 Two of the most legendary players to ever play in the National Hockey League were traded on this date. Also, Feb. 27 was a very date in the city of…
World Junior Championship All-Time Leading Scorers The Hockey Writers | December 26, 2021 The World Junior Championships are here. It is one of the best hockey tournaments of the year. The kids bring so much excitement to the rinks – it’s infectious. Pile…
NHL Draft History: Ranking Sweden’s Best First Rounders Ryan Gagne | July 27, 2021 The NHL launched the Amateur Draft in 1963 before rebranding it as the Entry Draft in 1979. There have been 59 events in the league’s history, including the one recently…
Nordiques/Avalanche Players with 100-Point Seasons THW Archives | March 9, 2021 With two Stanley Cups and six Hockey Hall of Famers in their 41-year franchise history, the Quebec Nordiques/Colorado Avalanche have had six 100-plus point players on their team. The club…
Senators Rolled Dice and Lost at 1993 World Juniors Jeff Morris | December 14, 2020 “I’m glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two.” That quote, recklessly spilling out of the mouth of Alexandre Daigle after he was selected first overall at…
