Bruins Don’t Have History on Their Side With 122nd Pick
Unless Boston Bruins General Manager Don Sweeney makes a trade or two at the upcoming 2024 NHL Entry Draft, his team will not make a selection until the fourth round…
Category Archives: Hockey History
The Ice Rink: A Brief History
This THW Archive piece was originally published in Dec. 2012. And the music from the skating rink drifts across the town … All across the world, the ice rink has…
The Sad Reality of the Presidents’ Trophy “Curse”
The Boston Bruins made history in 2022-23, finishing with 65 wins and 135 points, the highest totals any team has accumulated in the 100-plus years of the NHL, surpassing the…
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend
Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was…
Today in Hockey History: June 4
June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League…
Revisiting Flyers’ Drafts with Multiple 1st-Round Picks
The Philadelphia Flyers will find themselves in unfamiliar territory during the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft on June 28. For starters, they’ll be at Sphere in Las…
Do You Know Your Red Wings Trivia?
Are you a die-hard Detroit Red Wings fan? Think you know all there is to know about the team? Let’s find out. We’ve dug into the past to pull out some…
Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend
Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…
Colorado Avalanche Franchise Jersey History
Since beginning play in the 1917-18 season, the NHL and its teams have seen drastic changes as well as improvements regarding team uniforms. Not only have jersey designs changed throughout…
Today in Hockey History: June 2
June 2 was another busy day in National Hockey League history. In addition to plenty of overtime Stanley Cup Final action, there were also some big coaching moves, a new…