Today in Hockey History: Jan. 21 Matthew Zator | January 21, 2024 Two of the greatest goal-scorers in the history of the National Hockey League had milestone moments on this date. Also, new franchise highs were established, memorable All-Star Games were played,…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 20 Matthew Zator | January 20, 2024 Two of the greatest players who ever skated in the National Hockey League had memorable performances on this date. Plus, the number 1,000 was a reoccurring theme, a shortened season…
Mark Messier – NHL Legend and 6-Time Stanley Cup Winner Jeff Seide | January 18, 2024 Mark Messier did it all in a career that spanned 25 NHL seasons over four decades. He’s the only player in NHL history to captain two different professional teams to…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | January 18, 2024 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
The Day the Mark Messier Era Ended in New York THW Archives | January 14, 2024 A decade of futility for the New York Rangers that started in the late 1990s began with one event in July 1997. It wasn’t a game the Rangers lost, a…
Oilers’ Most Historic Games Against Canadiens Brian Swane | January 13, 2024 The Edmonton Oilers will look to make history when they take on the host Montreal Canadiens tonight (Jan. 13) at the Bell Centre. Edmonton is going for its 10th consecutive…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 12 Matthew Zator | January 12, 2024 Jan. 12 had some big moments from some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history. One legend returned to where he made a name for himself, another became…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 11 Matthew Zator | January 11, 2024 This wasn’t the most eventful date in National Hockey League history, but there was a huge win in Philadelphia in 1976. Fans in Edmonton and Los Angeles had a lot…
Today in Hockey History: Jan 10 Matthew Zator | January 10, 2024 Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history have had plenty of reasons to celebrate on Jan. 10. The fans in Montreal, Boston, and Buffalo were treated to…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 7 Matthew Zator | January 7, 2024 Jan. 7 has been a very busy day in both Philadelphia and Los Angeles throughout the history of the National Hockey League. There were also plenty of all-time greats who…
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 6 Matthew Zator | January 6, 2024 Jan. 6 has not been the busiest of dates in the National Hockey League history, but there are still plenty of moments to look back on. The number 1,000 was…
The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League THW Archives | January 6, 2024 As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada…