Today in Hockey History: Sept. 1
A familiar face returned to Pittsburgh on this date, but this time as an owner. Also, there were some big moments for a couple of the NHL’s earliest stars. Let’s…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Remembering Johnny Gaudreau’s Impact on New Jersey’s Hockey Community
This past Thursday night, Aug. 29, 2024, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were fatally hit by a suspected drunk driver. The two were riding bikes…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Deferred Salary, Biggest Contracts & Low-Scoring Nations
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 31, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Today in Hockey History: Aug 31
Some of the greatest players from multiple NHL eras had big moments on this date. Everything from birth dates, to the signing of a first professional contract, to being traded…
Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Wingers of All Time
In 2015, my THW colleague Andrew Forbes wrote a series of posts on the all-time best forwards in Toronto Maple Leafs history. I wrote this during the 2019-20 NHL regular…
New York Rangers’ Top-20 All-Time Goal Scorers
*This was updated in Aug. 2024 The New York Rangers have been around for almost 100 years and they’ve had some of the best players in NHL history come through…
How the Sabres Were Ruined by Milan Lucic’s Hit on Ryan Miller
The Buffalo Sabres have been trapped at the bottom of a chasm of futility for the better part of the last 11 years. We’ve discussed a few of the reasons…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Win Percentage, Shootout Goals & $1 Million Deal
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 30, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey
Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
NHL Players and Their Love Affair With Golf
Hockey players from beer leagues to the NHL seem to love golf. It’s as if golf is the one hobby hockey players have in common outside the rink. The relationship between…