Posts About "Tony Esposito"
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...
Top 5 Goaltenders of the 1970s
April 19th, 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: 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...
Today in Hockey History: March 29
March 29th, 2020 This date in hockey history saw the Great One break even more records, including one of his own. Also, one of the league’s “Original 6” franchises had plenty of success on March 29. There was also a good amount of goaltender history made on this date, including some by an accountant. More Records Shattered by 99 March 29...
Today in Hockey History: March 26
March 26th, 2020 One of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game set a record that will likely never be broken on this date. A hockey legend won his first and only scoring title and an American-born player scored 100 points for the first time in National Hockey League history. Tony O Sets the Bar High Tony Esposito was one of the best...
Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History?
November 27th, 2019 “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,...
THW's Goalie News: Debut Shutout, A Historic Day for Goalies
November 13th, 2019 There are a lot of great ways to make your NHL debut, but to do it with a 40-save shutout is up near the top. Plus, today is a very historic day for goalies. We'll dive into it all in today's goalie news. Francouz Hurt, Werner's Big Night When the Colorado Avalanche drafted Adam Werner in the fifth round of the 2016 NHL Draft,...
The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy
October 24th, 2018 Earlier this month, Northwestern University Press published The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks. Bryan Smith, a senior writer at Chicago Magazine, does a great job telling the story of not only Rocky Wirtz taking over the Blackhawks and turning them into a championship franchise, but...
Chicago Blackhawks' All-Time Great Roster: Goalies and Head Coach
August 29th, 2015 We've now come to the end of my series in which I've assembled the best possible roster of Chicago Blackhawks past and present in an effort to put together an incredible dream team of legends. This has been a very fun project, and I sincerely hope you've enjoyed reading along. In this final post, I've delved into the annals of Blackhawks...
