Guy Lafleur Gave Me a Lifetime of Memories
*This was originally published in April 2022 Guy Lafleur is one of the most renowned Montreal Canadiens players. His name belongs with other Habs legends, such as Jean Beliveau and…
Category Archives: Hockey History
NHL’s History of Game 7 Overtime Series-Clinching Goals
There’s no better ending in all sports than sudden-death overtime and the Stanley Cup Playoffs always provide the best, most dramatic endings with some iconic memorable goals. However, a series…
Florida Panthers and the History of the Rats
This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers having a lot of recent success, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the…
Today in Hockey History: April 22
Breaking a record set by the Great One is quite the accomplishment, and a very unlikely player did just that on this date. One of the National Hockey League’s charter…
Islanders’ Pierre Turgeon Belongs in the Hall of Fame
*This archive is being republished to commemorate Pierre Turgeon being elected to the Hall of Fame The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2023 was full of worthy electees. One…
Bill Barilko, the Tragically Hip & the Most Famous Goal in Maple Leafs History
On April 21, 1951, Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final between the Toronto Maple Leafs and their bitter Original Six rival the Montreal Canadiens had gone into overtime. Then-Maple…
7 Red Wings Prospects That Busted
A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team’s long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings’ 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later…
April 21 Hockey Birthdays: Belfour, Goulet, Lecavalier
On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and…
Today in Hockey History: April 21
April 21 has been a hectic day in National Hockey League history. We have seen defensemen shine on the offensive stage, some big hat tricks, and plenty of other memorable…
April 20 Hockey Birthdays: Fetisov, Gostisbehere, Seabrook
Today, we celebrate the birthdays of 30 past and present NHL players. Among them are a Hockey Hall of Fame member, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and a current defenseman…