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Today in Hockey History: Feb. 24

February 24, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Wayne Gretzky, Edmonton Oilers

Feb. 24 has been a big day for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchise. In addition, the greatest of them all had two early-career memories where he …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Rangers History, Sabres History, Top Stories Tags Alexander Mogilny, Stan Mikita, Wayne Gretzky

Top 5 Captains in Blackhawks History

January 29, 2021 by Meghan Dillon
Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks

To be named the captain of an NHL team is an honor. He is the first to hoist the Stanley Cup after a victory and is often the center of …

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Categories Archives, Blackhawks History Tags Chris Chelios, Denis Savard, Jonathan Toews, NHL Captains, Stan Mikita

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 24 & 25

December 24, 2020 by Greg Boysen

It has been nearly 50 years since the National Hockey League has played on either Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. With that in mind, we have combined all the great …

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Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Gordie Howe, Henri Richard, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Stan Mikita: A True Chicago Legend

December 26, 2020December 20, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Stan Mikita

On August 7, 2018, the hockey world lost one of its greatest ambassadors and the city of Chicago lost one of its biggest sports legends. Stan Mikita passed away at …

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Categories Archives, Blackhawks History Tags Stan Mikita

Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9

December 9, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Rick Martin

This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of the day was expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts and the number 100. …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Blues History, Canadiens History, Hockey History, Kings History, Oilers History, Sabres History, Senators History Tags Jarome Iginla, Rick Martin, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 26

November 26, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Bobby Orr

If it wasn’t for one of the events on Nov. 26, there wouldn’t even be a National Hockey League to write a daily history column about. In addition to this, …

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Categories Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Oilers History, Red Wings History Tags Bobby Orr, Gordie Howe, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Chicago Blackhawks’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

October 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Chicago Blackhawks' Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time

The Chicago Blackhawks have had a long and storied history as one of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” franchises. There have been a number of Hall of Famers and …

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Categories Archives, Blackhawks History Tags Bobby Hull, Jonathan Toews, Patrick Kane, Stan Mikita

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16

October 16, 2020October 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Gordie Howe, Detroit Red Wings

The National Hockey League changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of first, there were plenty …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Kings History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History Tags Denis Potvin, Gordie Howe, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7

October 7, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Stan Mikita

Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in National Hockey League history, starting in 1954 all the way until 2017. Three teams made their NHL debuts, a whole variety …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Golden Knights History, Hockey History, Islanders History, Lightning History, Rangers History Tags Jaromir Jagr, Stan Mikita, Steve Yzerman, Top Story

Blackhawks All-Time Playoff Roster

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Shaun Filippelli
Chicago Blackhawks All-Time Best Playoffs Roster

Having been around since the 1926-27 season, and as a member of the NHL’s original six, the Chicago Blackhawks are not lacking in history. They’ve made their mark throughout this …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Hockey History Tags Brent Seabrook, Corey Crawford, Patrick Kane, Stan Mikita

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 22

September 22, 2020 by Greg Boysen

A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also, the most famous international series ever played resumed in a new setting. …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flyers History, Hockey History, Rangers History Tags Bobby Hull, Mike Richter, Stan Mikita, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 8

August 8, 2020 by Greg Boysen

Aug. 8 is a bittersweet day in National Hockey League history as hockey world lost one of its greatest players on this date. There were also a pair of Hall …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Kings History, Red Wings History Tags Ken Dryden, Rogie Vachon, Stan Mikita, Top Story
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