The Maple Leafs and the Legacy of the Muskoka Five
Originally published in 2012 Feb. 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Rangers’ 5 Best Late-Round Draft Picks
With the 2023 NHL Draft in the rearview mirror, many New York Rangers fans would be hard-pressed to name any of their team’s bottom-round selections made at Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena.…
Today in Hockey History: May 23
This has been a memorable date for many National Hockey League franchises over the years. We saw everything from overtime wins, return trips to the Stanley Cup Final, and even…
Today in Hockey History: May 23
This has been a memorable date for many National Hockey League franchises over the years. We saw everything from overtime wins, return trips to the Stanley Cup Final, and even…
Vladislav Tretiak: Goaltending Guru
Over the last few decades, individuals such as Vladislav Tretiak have shaped the game of hockey in unbelievable ways. It has often been noted that Tretiak never had a fair…
Today in Hockey History: May 22
Today was a big date in National Hockey League history for teams making it to the Stanley Cup Final. Some teams made it for the first time, while others returned…
Ottawa Senators Most Iconic Canadian Players
There’s no secret that the NHL wouldn’t be the league it is without the influx of great American and European players. The Ottawa Senators’ history involves some incredible Swedes, a…
Maple Leafs’ Forgotten Ones: Phil Housley
One game. That’s all it takes for a player to be considered a former member of a franchise. But rarely are those player remembered when it comes to historical conversations…
Today in Hockey History: May 21
Two of the greatest dynasties in National Hockey League history hoisted Lord Stanley’s Cup on this date. May 21 has also seen some big individual performances and final games for…
Vancouver Canucks’ Game 7 Heroes
Over their 50-plus year history in the NHL, the Vancouver Canucks have played 12 Game 7s and will be going for (hopefully) lucky 13 tonight when they take on the…