October 18 to December 2, 1959
When things are going well, positive momentum helps create the right mood for more good things to happen. Everything seems to fall into place at once. All of the stars…
Hockey History
O’Ree deserves to be in the Hall of Fame
By Steve Kendall With the 2010 Hall of Fame induction weekend upon us, it is a good time to reflect on who is missing from the hallowed halls in Toronto.…
Don Reddick On The Trail Less Traveled
In 1904, a group of hockey players left the Yukon to challenge the Ottawa Silver Seven for the Stanley Cup. Ninety-two years later, a re-enactment of the original journey took place, and award-winning author Don Reddick shares the story in The Trail Less Traveled.
The Hockey Writers Teams Up With The NHL Alumni Association
The Hockey Writers and the NHL Alumni Association are pleased to announce a new project here at THW. Each month, you will have the opportunity to submit questions for your hockey heroes, as we “Ask the Alumni”.
The Day I (Almost) Killed Two Gretzkys – Book Review
Duthie’s humorous hockey/ sports comedy offering belongs right up there on the hockey library shelf with such legendary books as The Game by Ken Dryden and Searching For Bobby Orr by Stephen Brunt. Wait a minute – then why is it in my bathroom magazine rack!?!
Minnesota Wild Milestones – Their First Win in Team History
The Minnesota Wild made their debut on October 6, 2000 with a 3-1 loss to the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim with rookie Marian Gaborik of Slovakia scoring the first ever…
Identifying The “Ghosts of the Montreal Forum”
Although his many accomplishments are certainly worth noting…it may very well be the “Richard Riots” which forever burned the Rocket’s ghost into the soul of the Montreal Forum.
NHL Alumni Honour Guy Lafleur and Broadcaster Dick Irvin
NHL Alumni Executive Director Mark Napier spoke with The Hockey Writers to discuss the 8th Annual Alumni Week and this year’s award winners, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur and Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Irvin.
Hockey — Not Cancer — On Henderson’s Mind: Anniversary Of THE Goal
Christopher Ralph is a senior sportswriter here at THW specializing in covering NHL prospects and the entry draft. Either I have forgotten or somehow the news eluded me…
Roller Hockey International: Gone but not Forgotten
A look back at one of the most memorable experiments in human history: Roller Hockey International.
Summary: All Time Team Stats
I just picked up my copy of the 2011 National Hockey League – Official Guide and Record Book. I buy it every year as soon as it comes out. Last…
Top Ten Stanley Cup Winners – Equalized
I’m sorry if your grandfather has you convinced that it was tougher to win the Stanley Cup in the “Old Days” than it is today. That may be true if…