Howard Baldwin Brings the Whalers to Hartford – 35 Years Later Dan Canavan | January 15, 2010 By Dan Canavan This article first appeared on ctsportslaw.com on January 11, 2010. Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved. Thirty-five years ago today, the Whalers played their first game in…
Colorado Avalanche 2000-2009 A look back The Hockey Writers | January 2, 2010 Colorado Avalanche 2000-2009 A look back. by Bruce Wilkie If the Colorado Avalanche were to use one word to describe the first ten years of the new millennium, it would…
The Original 21 Mike Moore | December 27, 2009 In 1979, the NHL absorbed the four strongest surviving members of the WHA, expanding the league to 21 teams. For several reasons, the 1979-80 season is a good starting…
Tomas Vokoun and the Scariest Hockey Injuries The Hockey Writers | December 1, 2009 As many of us watched the replay Keith Ballard swinging his stick in frustration over an Ilya Kovalchuk goal at 8:54 of the first period, and inadvertently striking his own…
Doug Harvey: The Second Best NHL Defenseman Ever The Hockey Writers | October 24, 2009 In the 1950’s prior to the arrival of Bobby Orr, the best defenseman in hockey was undisputedly Doug Harvey of the Montreal Canadiens.
A Farewell to Patrice Brisebois Rafal Ladysz | September 27, 2009 Legends combined with the Montreal Canadiens are a package easy to find. Maurice Richard, Jean Beliveau, Denis Savard, Georges Vezina and Patrick Roy are a few prime examples of talent…
Introductions, Please…. THW’s Hockey History Section The Hockey Writers | April 24, 2009 “Hello, Canada, and hockey fans in the United States, and Newfoundland….” The voice of a legend reaching out from the past, Foster Hewitt’s emblematic sign-on bubbles up sentiment even in those who never heard him call a game. Hockey’s history remains evocative to young and old alike: Bobby Orr’s mid-air celebration, the Rocket’s burning eyes, Dryden’s cucumber-cool pose, Gretzky’s sweater-tuck, these are just a few iconic images which have shaped the game we know today.
1965 Chicago Blackhawks Bruce Hollingdrake | February 19, 2009 During the 1965-66 Season – Bobby Hull, Stan Mikita , Phil Esposito and Chico Maki You can read all about the trade that sent Phil Esposito to the Bruins here..
What Ever Happened to Alexandre Daigle? The Hockey Writers | February 11, 2009 You remember Alexandre Daigle, right? The man drafted by Ottawa first overall in the 1993 draft. The man who received the largest starting salary in league history up until that time (5 years, 12.25 million). The man who was supposed to be the next Mario Lemieux after scoring 247 points in 119 games for Victoriaville of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.
Another (Great) Day In Hockey History: The Meaning of February 7th The Hockey Writers | February 7, 2009 Sample a handful of hockey moments from this day in hockey’s history. Take a look back at some of the things that have happened on this most random but special of days, try your hand at some February 7th trivia, and fill your brain with more of the game!
Bobby Orr Gets a Wicked Elbow from Pat Quinn Bruce Hollingdrake | January 8, 2009 Pat Quinn is certainly in everybody’s good books this week after the Canadian Junior victory in Ottawa. He wasn’t always so loved though, especially in Boston. Here’s Don Cherry and…