Today in Hockey History: June 11 Greg Boysen | June 11, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 23 Greg Boysen | April 23, 2021 Some of the National Hockey League’s “Original Six” teams made postseason memories on this date. However, there are plenty of the league’s newer franchises that made their mark on Stanley…
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s THW Archives | April 19, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: April 13 Greg Boysen | April 13, 2021 One of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history was nearly cut short on this date 39 years ago. April 13 has also provided plenty of big moments in…
Today in Hockey History: March 29 Greg Boysen | March 29, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history was one to remember for the Great One. A handful of netminders left their mark on the game. A historic contract was inked…
Today in Hockey History: March 26 Greg Boysen | March 26, 2021 Some of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game had huge moments on this date, including a record that will likely never be broken. A hockey legend won his…
Phil Esposito Grew to Love Rangers Fans, Playing in New York John Kreiser | January 9, 2021 Phil Esposito hung up his skates for good 40 years ago today. On Jan. 9, 1981, he played his 1,282nd and final NHL game, earning an assist in the New…
Blackhawks Banter: Injuries, Goalies & New Divisions Shaun Filippelli | December 27, 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…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 5 Greg Boysen | December 5, 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…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 29 Greg Boysen | November 29, 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…
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History? THW Archives | November 27, 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.…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Greg Boysen | November 9, 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,…
