Who Were the Best Full Right Goalies in NHL History? THW Archives | June 17, 2024 “Silly sider” is a term we hear ascribed to right-shooting, right-catching, and often left-handed goalies. Like left-handed baseball pitchers, full right goalies supposedly play at an advantage over left-shooting skaters.…
Bruce McNall: His Rise and Fall THW Archives | June 17, 2024 On Aug. 9, 1988, the hockey world changed forever. The Edmonton Oilers traded the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, along with Marty McSorley and Mike Krushelnyski, to the Los Angeles Kings…
Canadiens’ Biggest Draft Busts of the 2010s THW Archives | June 14, 2024 With an NHL-leading 24 Stanley Cups, the Montreal Canadiens are a bit of an enigma. They have the pedigree, but consistent success eludes them year to year, leading fans and…
The Bizarre Naming History of TD Garden THW Archives | June 11, 2024 This article was originally written in October, 2015. TD Garden, home of the Boston Bruins, has only been open for a few decades. But in that time, it’s seen countless…
Pittsburgh Penguins Top Rivalries of the Crosby Era THW Archives | June 8, 2024 Hockey rivalries have been around since the NHL was founded 1917. The Pittsburgh Penguins have had rivals since they joined the league in 1967 with the six-team expansion. Among the…
Pelle Lindbergh Remembered THW Archives | June 7, 2024 Originally written in Nov. 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to…
5 ’90s NHL Jerseys Gone Too Soon THW Archives | June 6, 2024 Like a fine wine, most NHL jerseys get better with age. Whether they were loved or despised, most sports jerseys end up finding a soft place in our heart as…
The Ice Rink: A Brief History THW Archives | June 4, 2024 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…
Remembering Viktor Tikhonov: A Hockey Legend THW Archives | June 4, 2024 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…
Do You Know Your Red Wings Trivia? THW Archives | June 3, 2024 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 THW Archives | June 3, 2024 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…
Oilers History: The Paul Coffey Effect THW Archives | June 1, 2024 Unless you were fortunate enough to be around to witness Paul Coffey play during his prime, it is unlikely you can comprehend how important he was to the success of the Edmonton…
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