Posts About "Terry Sawchuk"
8 Unbreakable Detroit Red Wings Records
September 13th, 2020 Throughout the history of the Detroit Red Wings franchise, countless legends and hockey icons have donned the winged wheel. Those stars have gone on to set some impressive franchise records while playing for the Detroit Cougars, Falcons, and Red Wings. Which team records are truly unbreakable in today’s—and tomorrow’s—NHL?...
Top 3 All-Time Red Wings Goalies
August 22nd, 2020 The Detroit Red Wings have had some incredible goalies don the Winged Wheel over the past 90 years. Many of these masked men rank among the top goaltenders to ever play the game, so narrowing them down to the top three isn’t an easy task. When ranking the top three Red Wings goalies of all-time, the netminders will be evaluated...
Top 5 NHL Goaltenders of the 1950s
August 21st, 2020 The 1950s was a decade of evolution and innovation across the National Hockey League. The goaltender position was played much differently than what we see today. Masks were not worn for much of the decade, if at all, and the backup was yet to become a mainstay in the game. These are the best five netminders to have played in the decade,...
The 5 Greatest Goaltenders in NHL History
August 5th, 2020 Ranking goaltenders throughout the history of the NHL is an arduous task. Multiple factors must be considered: sheer dominance, longevity, impact on the sport, etc. For some, raw win and ring totals are more important than how those totals were achieved. With all of these factors in mind, let's take a crack at ranking the five...
Today in Hockey History: July 10
July 10th, 2020 July 10 saw a big trade between two “Original Six” franchises that saw one of them obtain the greatest goal scorer in their team's history. Also, two current stars inked new contracts and one of the greatest goaltenders of all-time came out of retirement. A Legendary Swap On July 10, 1957, the Boston Bruins and Detroit Red...
Worst Trades in Red Wings History
June 24th, 2020 As the Detroit Red Wings continue to rebuild, thoughts of missed opportunities, unnecessarily long contracts, and poor trades often come to mind. And with general manager Ken Holland leading the charge, many have an uneasy feeling about the future. If you’re concerned about Holland’s ability to execute the franchise-improving...
Today in Hockey History: June 17
June 17th, 2020 There was a trio of Stanley Cup Final games played on this date with one providing and huge upset and another extending the season for one last game. Also, an Entry Draft took place on June 17 that brought some big names and future Hall of Famers into the National Hockey League. Devils Record-Setting Upset On June 17, 1995, the...
1967 NHL Expansion
June 6th, 2020 June 6, 1967. If you are an old-time hockey fan, or a purist, that date is a day of infamy. If you are of the more modern generation, you likely think of it as the day that the Original Six became 12. No matter how you view the date, it is the day on which the National Hockey League changed forever. Like it or not, it was a natural step...
Today in Hockey History: June 3
June 3rd, 2020 One of the most memorable penalties in Stanley Cup Final history was called on this date. Also, June 3 was a very busy day for the front office in Motown and provided plenty of postseason drama too. The “Illegal Stick” Game The Los Angeles Kings were sitting pretty on June 3, 1993. They won the first game of the Stanley...
THW's Goalie News: Rask Hits 50; Sawchuk, Roy Make History
March 11th, 2020 On a busy night of NHL action in the midst of a playoff push, some goalies stood above the rest. Plus, this is a historic day for goaltending in the hockey world. Rask Ends Flyers' Streak on Birthday The Philadelphia Flyers haven't lost a game since Feb. 15, a 5-3 loss in Florida against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Since then,...
Peace, Love and LA Kings Hockey
August 31st, 2019 The late sixties were an eventful period to say the least. Peace rallies opposing the continued American military presence in Vietnam were growing like wildfire, the Beatles maintained their dominance of the music charts with the release of their "Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart Club Band" album, and the summer months were dubbed the "summer...
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 52 – 1951-52 Red Wings the Best Ever?
August 11th, 2019 Introducing The Hockey Writers' Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL's regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Ottawa Senators, we'll be producing content that's connected to the number of days remaining on that particular day. Some posts may be associated with a player's...
'Goalie' Hits Movie Screens in March - Legendary Terry Sawchuk Biopic
January 15th, 2019 TORONTO — A biopic tracing the brutal life and extraordinary career of goaltender Terry Sawchuk is hitting the big screen in March. "Goalie" stars Mark O'Brien as the Winnipeg-born hockey great, whose run through the '50s and '60s established him as&nb...
