Today in Hockey History: March 30
March 30 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history. There were many Stanley Cup Playoff firsts and four new teams were added to the league. Some of…
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Today in Hockey History: March 18
If you are a fan of the Original Six-era National Hockey League history, then March 18 is the date for you. Plenty of memories were made in Montreal, Boston, Detroit…
Today in Hockey History: March 17
The greatest of them all had another huge day on this date in NHL history. Plus, two of the most storied cities in the game made memories, and it was…
Today in Hockey History: March 13
March 13 has been an eventful date throughout National Hockey League history. Hall of Famers hit milestones while there was plenty to cheer about in Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Calgary.…
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17
The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8
Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in NHL history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while a legend scored his first goal and became the league’s all-time leader…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31
Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The Great One haunted goaltenders across the league, while some of…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30
One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones, 12 years…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19
If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in an NHL game…
The Best #9’s in NHL History
This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in March 2025. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…