Today in Hockey History: March 29 Matthew Zator | March 29, 2025 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 Matthew Zator | March 26, 2025 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…
Remembering Blackhawks’ Legend Tony Esposito Greg Boysen | April 23, 2022 When you have been a part of the National Hockey League since 1926, as the Chicago Blackhawks, you will have some storied names. Players who go beyond being mere men…
Blackhawks Banter: Rookies, Veterans, Awards & Must-See TV Shaun Filippelli | September 18, 2021 With training camp details finally made available to fans, it means we’re one step closer to all that the 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks will bring forth. While an active offseason has…
Canadiens News and Rumours: Pettersson, Galchenyuk, Esposito & More Trege Wilson | August 16, 2021 Now that we are in the dog days of summer, the news has settled down quite a bit. Usually at this time of year, NHL general managers (GM) go on…
Blackhawks Bytes From Free Agency: Quotes on Johnson, Fleury, Esposito & More Gail Kauchak | August 15, 2021 Welcome to the second installment of a series that will feature quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists and fans alike concerning everything Chicago Blackhawks. The purpose of this…
Blackhawks Best All-Canadian Starting Lineup Shaun Filippelli | July 1, 2021 While other nations are certainly starting to catch up with their representation throughout the NHL, fans all over the world can surely agree that Canada still dominates in that respect.…
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…
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960s Tyler Kuehl | May 21, 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,…
THW’s Goalie News: Debut Shutout, A Historic Day for Goalies Stephen Ground | November 13, 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…
The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy Greg Boysen | October 24, 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…