Posts About "Scotty Bowman"
The Montreal Forum 1908-1996
December 6th, 2017 The Old Forum in Montreal -- Opening night, November 9, 1908, was a sensation and all 3,000 pairs of roller skates available for rental saw extensive use as thousands of Montrealers came to wander through, gawk at or try out the facilities at what was hyped in the press as “the largest, finest and most hygienic roller rink,” a decent...
Predators' Laviolette Joins Elite Fraternity
May 23rd, 2017 Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette looked calm and collected. He sure didn’t look like he had just carved out a piece of NHL history. Sitting at the podium Monday night, moments after the Predators eliminated the Anaheim Ducks, 6-3, in Game 6 of the Western Conference Finals at Bridgestone Arena, Laviolette spoke in humble...
Joe Louis' Final Game Features Disney Ending
April 11th, 2017 Hollywood couldn’t have scripted a better ending for the Detroit Red Wings. On Sunday, the team played its final game at the 38-year-old Joe Louis Arena, as the Red Wings beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 and closed down the iconic arena on a high note. But, let’s be honest, the outcome of the game didn’t really matter. Sure, it...
Joel Quenneville: Greatest Head Coach in NHL History?
April 10th, 2017 If you have even a limited knowledge of NHL history, I can probably guess what you're thinking: No. Has this guy lost his mind? No sane individual with at least a modest appreciation for the game's history would attempt to craft an argument that the venerable William Scott "Scotty" Bowman is not the greatest bench boss to ever grace the...
THW Interview: 'The Russian Five' Documentary Coming Soon
March 20th, 2017 In their heydey, the Detroit Red Wings unleashed a five-man unit unlike any line the NHL had ever seen: The Russian Five. And now, they’re getting the big screen recognition they deserve. Director Joshua Riehl has spent the past few years turning his dream into reality. Along with the backing of NHL player agent/executive producer...
When the Canadiens' Dynasty Ended for Good
February 9th, 2017 When sports historians speak in terms of true dynasties (that is, success that lasts for a few generations, as opposed to a few years), three franchises come to mind: the Yankees in baseball, the Celtics in basketball and the Montreal Canadiens in hockey.
