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Peter “Foppa” Forsberg: A Biography

Nathaniel Oliver | July 20, 2022

The year is 1994. The location is Lillehammer, Norway. It’s a sudden death shootout in the Olympic hockey finals. With the crowd screaming, Peter Forsberg is at the opposite blue line staring…

The 5 Most Memorable Pavel Datsyuk Moments

Devin Little | July 20, 2022

It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I’m talking about the ability to make people say,…

Detroit Red Wings ‘Magic Man’ – Pavel Datsyuk

Devin Little | July 20, 2022

Pull up Siri or whatever AI assistant you have on your phone and then ask it “who is the Magic Man?” Seriously, do it, I’ll wait. Pavel “The Magic Man”…

Where Are They Now? The Jonathan Cheechoo Edition

THW Archives | July 15, 2022

This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located…

Otto Hokkanen – 2022 NHL Draft Profile

Alex Hobson | July 7, 2022

Otto Hokkanen  2021-22 Team: SaiPa (SM-Liiga)Date of Birth: Feb. 10, 2004Place of Birth: Lappeenranta, FINHt: 6-foot-2 Wt: 187 poundsShoots: LPosition: C/WNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible  Rankings  NHL Central Scouting:…

Ben King – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | July 6, 2022

Ben King 2021-22 Team: Red Deer Rebels (WHL)Date of Birth: May 15, 2002Place of Birth: Vernon, BC, CanadaHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 201 poundsShoots: RightPosition: Center/Right WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 third-year eligible…

Måns Forsfjäll – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Logan Horn | July 6, 2022

Måns Forsfjäll 2021-22 Team: Skellefteå AIK (SHL)Date of Birth: July 30, 2002Place of Birth: Skellefteå, SwedenHeight: 6-foot-0, Weight: 179 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: DefenseNHL Draft Eligibility: Third Year Eligible Rankings: NHL Central…

Kocha Delic – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | July 5, 2022

Kocha Delic 2021-22 Team: Sudbury Wolves (OHL)Date of Birth: March 11, 2004Place of Birth: Ottawa, ONHt: 5-foot-10 Wt: 183 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CenterNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings NHL Central…

Teemu Selanne’s Unbreakable Record

Declan Schroeder | July 3, 2022

76 goals in a rookie season. It’s a total hard to wrap one’s head around. Everyone has a sports record locked in their mind that will live with them forever.…

Gustav Karlsson – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Shawn Wilken | July 2, 2022

Gustav Karlsson 2021-22 Team: Örebro HK J20 (J20 Nationell)Date of Birth: October 31, 2003Place of Birth: Örebro, SwedenHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible Rankings…

Connor Hvidston – 2022 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Matthew Zator | July 2, 2022

Connor Hvidston 2021-22 Team: Swift Current Broncos (WHL)Date of Birth: September 11, 2004Place of Birth: Tisdale, SK, CanadaHt: 6-foot-1 Wt: 165 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: Left WingNHL Draft Eligibility: 2022 first-year eligible…

Rod Gilbert: Mr. Ranger

THW Archives | July 1, 2022

Rod Gilbert and the New York Rangers were a perfect match. It’s been over half a century since Gilbert made his debut at the old Madison Square Garden (located on…

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