There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 115 years of existence helped the…
*This was originally published in April 2018 Europeans are having a bigger impact in the NHL now than ever before. Of the 1,022 players to play in at least one…
Over 500 years ago, a group led by Menno Simons in Northern Germany created the Christian denomination of the Mennonites. They were persecuted for their pacifism and Protestant connections, which…
If you ask any young hockey player what they want, more than anything, their answer will likely be to win the Stanley Cup. Precious few have the chance to play a…
*This archive was updated in Oct. 2024 The Toronto Maple Leafs have been around for more than a century. With 100-plus years of history, they have had several characters and…
It is a rare commodity for an NHL player to have the size, strength, skill, and intelligence to dominate on the ice each and every night. This particular combination is…
Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they…
Originally published in July 2015, this post has stood the test of time. We feel many of our new fans will enjoy it. The NHL has seen its fair share of…
Hockey is played hard and fast. Athletes will hook, trip, face wash and pester to gain a winning edge. Like all sports, hockey has official rules and unwritten rules. It…