Revisiting Vezina Trophy Seasons: George Hainsworth’s 1927-28 Season
If you recognize the name — George Hainsworth — it would make sense. After all, he was the inaugural winner of the Vezina Trophy in 1926-27 as a member of…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Most Games Played By a Goalie in One NHL Season
Marc Denis can proudly say that he etched his name into the hockey history book somewhere. He’s earned a spot on this list of most games played by a goalie…
Brothers in the NHL
*Article updated Sep. 2024**Archive was originally written by Shaun Filippelli With over 100 years of history, the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries hit the ice. In some…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1
Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had his number retired by the team he started his career with. The…
Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
The National Hockey League was founded on Nov. 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…
Did the Bruins Lose the Kessel Deal?
Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30
On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future legends. Also, three different team captains were named, and a whole slew…
Philadelphia Flyers Jersey History
Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29
On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named,…