Today in Hockey History: Nov. 29 Matthew Zator | November 29, 2023 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 saw their fair…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Matthew Zator | November 9, 2023 Nov. 9 has been a very eventful day through the decades. A pair of the most successful brothers in NHL history made their mark on this date. Also, a handful…
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…