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Taylor Hall picking his clothes for tonight’s NHL Draft

Bruce Hollingdrake | June 25, 2010

Nice little video of Taylor getting ready for his big day. From our friends at Easton Hockey .

Top Ten Individual Playoff Performances by Blackhawks

Mike Moore | June 24, 2010

The Chicago Blackhawks have won the Stanley Cup four times in their long NHL history since 1926. Some spectacular individual playoff performances by Blackhawk players have led to hockey’s ultimate…

The Hockey Spy’s 2010 NHL Entry Draft Top 100 Prospect Rankings

Christopher Ralph | June 23, 2010

Christopher Ralph is a sportswriter with a focus on hockey prospects, the entry draft, as well as occasional Flames coverage here at THW. This article goes along with the Home…

The Stat You’re Not Supposed To Know

Mike Moore | June 13, 2010

Here’s a statistic the NHL may not want you to know. It’s borderline disappointing. You’ve heard NHL players or coaches say the goal is to make the playoffs and from…

Maple Leafs are the New Stanley Cup Drought Kings

Mike Moore | June 10, 2010

It’s over. Finally! The longest ongoing Stanley Cup drought no longer belongs to the Chicago Blackhawks. Hooray for the Hawks and their fans. They are very deserving champions.…

Ice Skates

Bruce Hollingdrake | May 29, 2010

History of Ice Skates It can be found in art, a natural element depicted in many winter scenes. Ice skating is a favorite sport for many people, whether it be…

The Trail Less Traveled – A Glimpse into Hockey History

Andrew Rodger | May 28, 2010

“Lost amidst our traveling turmoil is the simple, overwhelming love of hockey. Caught up in the day-to-day schedule, interviews, and personal problems, we forget the essence of this whole adventure,…

Advice For The Wedding Planner

Mike Moore | May 19, 2010

Professional wedding planners will tell you June is traditionally the most popular month to get married. Couples may plan a June wedding because of a better chance of nice weather…

Miracle on Manchester, Still Greatest NHL Playoff Upset of All Time

The Hockey Writers | April 29, 2010

While digesting the Montreal Canadiens absolutely shocking upset of the first place, Presidents Trophy winners, the Washington Capitals in the first round of the playoffs last night, I thought to…

Their Best Ever Regular Season

Mike Moore | April 12, 2010

Hey wait a second. I know we can’t wait for the NHL playoffs to begin, but can we please just pause for a second and appreciate the 2009-10 regular season?…

January, 1967

Mike Moore | March 24, 2010

Things were different back then. It’s pretty safe to say some of the events of January 1967 would not happen in today’s NHL. Now, depending on your age, you may…

NHL – Do The Right Thing

Jas Faulkner | March 14, 2010

A little over 42 years ago, Minnesota North Stars Center Bill Masterton died after landing backwards and head first onto the ice during a game with the Oakland Seals. In…

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