USA Hockey’s Second Biggest Victory Michael Rappaport | July 4, 2012 USA Hockey will always be linked with, and defined by, the ‘Miracle on Ice’ in the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid. The unlikely victory over the Soviet Union, who…
CBA 2012: The Quotable Labor Dispute Ross Bonander | July 1, 2012 With word that talks have begun- strike that: With word that the two sides in hockey’s labor dispute have agreed that in fact they are both in New York City…
The 1996-97 New York Rangers: The Last Fine Time For New York Hockey Michael Rappaport | June 30, 2012 Entering the summer of 1996, the New York Rangers were a legitimate Stanley Cup contender. Only two years removed from their ride down the Canyon of Heroes, the Rangers still…
All the Kings’ Horses: LA Kings Then & Now Walter McLaughlin | May 13, 2012 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall, Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king’s horses and all the king’s men Couldn’t put Humpty together again. Humpty Dumpty may have…
Lou Lamoriello’s Fingerprints All Over Devils Victory, As Usual Carl Stoffers | May 10, 2012 Despite his substantial success, New Jersey Devils President/General Manager Lou Lamoriello has taken his share of criticism since taking over the organization in 1987. Lamoriello, for better or worse (and…
In Victory, the Los Angeles Kings Are Partying Like It’s 1993! Michael Gwizdala | May 7, 2012 In 1993 the NHL was a very different place. For starters, consider that the last time the Los Angeles Kings advanced to the third round of the playoffs, they were…
Kings Get Shorty With Blues In Game One Michael Gwizdala | April 28, 2012 Once upon a time Wayne Gretzky skated for both the Los Angeles Kings and St. Louis Blues. Fast forward though to Game One of their Western Conference Semifinal Series and…
A Look Back: Blues vs Red Wings Justin Halbersma | April 28, 2012 This year’s edition of the St. Louis Blues has done something seemingly thought impossible. They finished ahead of the mighty Detroit Red Wings in the Central Division. The Wings and…
Make Me a Gretzky Rookie 10 or At Least a 9.5 Larry Berman | April 18, 2012 Make me a Gretzky Rookie Graded 10 or at least a 9.5 . . . . As prices of boxes, packs and single cards have escalated over the past decade…
Gretzky’s Tears: NHL Trade Deadline reminds of the deal that shook hockey nations Christopher Ralph | February 26, 2012 Book Review: Gretzky’s Tears – Hockey, America, and the Day Everything Changed By Stephen Brunt This 2009 release told the story of the most monumental trade in hockey history and…
You Don’t Wear Number 66 Michael Viola | February 23, 2012 Retiring jersey numbers is a ritual in almost every sport. It is a gesture by a team or league to show appreciation to a certain player for their contributions to…
Nic Kerdiles – California Dreamin’ THW Archives | February 4, 2012 If it weren’t for Wayne Gretzky, you probably wouldn’t be hearing Nic Kerdiles’ name getting thrown around as a possible 1st round pick. Gretzky put California on the map and…