Today in Hockey History: Sept. 11
This date has been very busy over the years in the National Hockey League. There was the addition of two teams. The Hall of Fame officially began, multiple captains were…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Ducks’ Offseason Acquisitions Revisited: Ryan Kesler
In my time with The Hockey Writers, I’ve used the offseason as an opportunity to look back on some of the most significant transactions in the 30-season history of the…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Journeymen, Goal Leaders & Hamburgers
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 9, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Ducks’ Offseason Trades Revisited: Chris Pronger (2009)
It’s almost the middle of September, but why don’t we continue our summer series, examining critical offseason transactions made by the Anaheim Ducks in their 30-season history? So far, we’ve…
3 Former Red Wings Deserving of Hall of Fame Induction
It’s a perfect time to review the NHL’s own election process and present and future Detroit Red Wings Hall of Fame candidates. The Hall of Fame moved the 2020 ceremony…
The Best Rookie Seasons in NHL History
The National Hockey League has witnessed a number of sensational rookie campaigns throughout its storied history and this trend is set to continue. With the next squad of exceptional young…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 10
Sept. 10 has been a pretty busy date throughout NHL history. Two “Original 6” rivals made a trade that left only one side feeling good years later. A very successful…
Daily Hockey Trivia – NHL & AHL Hardest Shot & Defensive Scoring
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Sept. 8, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Dallas Stars’ 6 Retired Numbers
The Dallas Stars finished their 57th season in the NHL in 2023-24, spending the first 26 years of their existence as the Minnesota North Stars. After relocating to Dallas, Texas,…
Top-5 Ukrainians in NHL History
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, the NHL has found player representation from many countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. 1994 saw the first Russian-born players…