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Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9

Matthew Zator | September 9, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 8 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 10 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the NHL and on the international stage. Sept.…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Capitals History, Column, Flames History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Penguins History

May 3 Hockey Birthdays: Langway, Kozlov, Hextall

Ryan Gagne | May 3, 2024

On May 3, we celebrate the birthdays of 32 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes several Stanley Cup winners, two members of the Hockey of Fame, and one…

Categories Hockey History

Top 5 NHL Players From the University of New Hampshire

Ryan Gagne | August 2, 2023

The Hockey East is the United States’ northernmost NCAA hockey conference. It is based in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. Ultimately, most hockey fans recognize schools…

Categories Hockey East, Hockey History

Best & Worst Trades in Capitals History

Bill Situ | February 28, 2017

The NHL trade deadline is fast approaching and every team in the league — including the Washington Capitals — will have some big decisions to make. The Capitals’ most recent…

Categories Capitals History, Washington Capitals

The Washington Capitals Franchise Four

Michael Gwizdala | December 29, 2015

The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…

Categories Capitals History, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Washington Capitals

Movember: Remembering the Top Ten Best Mustaches in NHL History

Stephen Stoneman | November 4, 2012

Movember has arrived and hockey plays a key role in raising money for the fund. With that, we take a look back at the best mustaches in NHL history.

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists

NHL Players With Exotic Birthplaces

Fred Poulin | October 29, 2012

With the NHL lockout lasting at least another month after the cancellation of games through November 30, more and more players are flocking oversees to play in the numerous European…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey, Top 10 Lists

Norris Trophy Winners, Videos and Stories

Bruce Hollingdrake | April 10, 2011

The Norris Trophy is a National Hockey League award given to the best all-around defenseman as voted by the members of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association (The Hockey Writers website has…

Categories Hockey History

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Canadiens and Maple Leafs Could Emerge as Trade Partners

Trusted Pundit Suggests Outrageous Howard for Ekman-Larsson Trade

Sidney Crosby’s Injury Casts Shadow Over Team Canada’s Olympic Push

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