Alberta’s Twin Cities Saloon – An NHL Legacy
The Twin Cities Saloon in Longview, Alberta stands like a sentinel along the Cowboy Trail on the wind-swept prairie an hour outside of “Cowtown,” as Calgary is affectionately known. The…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Toronto Maple Leafs History of Black Hockey Players
*This article was originally written by Alex Hobson In their 108-year-old history, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had a total of 1,194 players suit up to don the blue and…
A Brief History of Rinkside Advertising
*This archive was originally written by Jeff Seide Attend any NHL game today and you’ll be bombarded by colorful ads from large corporations. From arena sponsorship signage to dasher board…
4 NHL Trades That Set Up Successful Rebuilds
The trade deadline and trades overall benefit the team that acquires the best player in the deal. At least that’s the common thought behind most deals in what is known…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 1
Aug. 1 is a great date in the history of the New York Rangers as they signed a future Hall of Famer who went on to rewrite their record books.…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Points Record, Playoffs Games, Awards
Welcome to the first installment of The Hockey Writers Daily Trivia. This will be a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects…
Ducks’ Offseason Acquisitions Revisited: Chris Pronger
Heading into the offseason, Anaheim Ducks general manager Pat Verbeek stated his desire to add a top-six forward or top-four defenseman. Both free-agent acquisitions and trades were on the table.…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Joffrey Lupul
From 2011 to 2016, Joffrey Lupul played 280 career games with the Toronto Maple Leafs before injuries forced him into early retirement in 2017. His 40th birthday was in Sep.…
Dale Hunter’s Unbreakable Record
Nicknamed “The Nuisance” for his sandpapery, face-wash, stick-to-the-groin style of play, Dale Hunter was a difference maker for every season of his 19-year NHL career. Though he never won the…
7 Cool Things About Erik Karlsson
Erik Karlsson made his NHL debut on Oct. 3. 2009, with the Ottawa Senators in a matchup against the New York Rangers. After nine years in Canada’s capital city, he…