Posts About "Tony Esposito"
Blackhawks Banter: Injuries, Goalies & New Divisions
December 27th, 2020 With the holiday season upon us, comes the reality of never really knowing which day of the week it is at any given time. Well, our Chicago Blackhawks writing team at The Hockey Writers is here to help. Blackhawks Banter airs every Monday night at 8:00 P.M. ET/7:00 P.M. CT. and watching us live is sure to set your schedule...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 5
December 5th, 2020 The two top players of their generation both had multiple big nights on this date in National Hockey League history. The Windy City saw plenty of big moments plus one of its greatest goaltenders had two big days before and after he played there. In addition, there were some rarities to occur, both on the ice and behind the bench. A...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 29
November 29th, 2020 One of the most important buildings in the history of the National Hockey League hosted its first-ever game on this date. Also, Los Angeles and St. Louis both saw their fair share of memorable moments. In addition, a handful of goaltenders had their time in the spotlight while numerous personal milestones were reached. Magic Moments...
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?
November 27th, 2020 “Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters. While a shooter might instinctively snipe to a goaltender’s left, or glove side, at lower level play,...
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s
November 25th, 2020 Ranking all-time greats, no matter the sport, is a near-impossible task. Almost every era is drastically different from the next and the game of hockey is no different. With that in mind, we decided to break down our look at the greatest goaltenders to have played the game by decade and see how each one fared against their...
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9
November 9th, 2020 Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers in National Hockey League history made their mark on this date. Also, a handful of long streaks both began and came to an end and some of the all-time greats in Toronto and Montreal had memorable nights. Esposito Brothers Rule the...
Top 3 All-Time Chicago Blackhawks Goalies
October 27th, 2020 The Chicago Blackhawks are one of the NHL's "Original Six" teams. As such, Chicago has gone through many goalies in the history of the franchise — some memorable, and some not so memorable. For this list, the focus will be not just on the most memorable, but the absolute best. The cream of the crop. When looking at the goalies of a...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25
October 25th, 2020 The National Hockey League’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list on this date. Also, there has been a ton of memorable moments, on Oct. 25, for the league’s “Original Six” franchises. Bourque Takes the Top Spot Ray Bourque made NHL history, on Oct. 25, 2000, as he picked up two assists in...
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 7
September 7th, 2020 Another class of National Hockey League greats took their rightful places in the Hockey Hall of Fame on this date. Also, one of the biggest tragedies to devastate the hockey world took place in Russia. A New Class Gets the Call The Hockey Hall of Fame opened its doors to an impressive group of six inductees on Sept. 7, 1988....
Today in Hockey History: June 11
June 11th, 2020 June 11 has been a very exciting day in National Hockey League history. One franchise’s 45-year wait to wear the crown finally came to an end, while another team returned to championship series for the first time in a long time. This date also gave us the first repeat champions we’d seen in nearly two decades as well as four...
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960s
May 21st, 2020 Since the initial tournament in Colorado Springs in 1948, 72 programs have been crowned the best team in college hockey in the United States. Some obviously won more than others, while others are proud to be champions, even if it was just one time. The second decade of the national tournament still featured the same four-team...
Today in Hockey History: April 23
April 23rd, 2020 Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises who made their mark on Stanley Cup playoff history on April 23, as well. A Big Date in Red Wings History The Detroit Red Wings can fondly look back on this date as they...
Today in Hockey History: April 13
April 13th, 2020 One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 38 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in both the regular season and Stanley Cup playoffs throughout the years. Disaster Avoided, Dynasty Saved The New York Islanders dynasty of the 1980s had five...
