How to Talk Like a Hockey Player THW Archives | April 10, 2024 Possibly more than any other sport, there is a unique culture that surrounds hockey. It’s a tightly knit group that is as dedicated to its sport as any in the…
The Best Nicknames in Hockey THW Archives | April 3, 2024 Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach…
The Strangest Superstitions in NHL History Greg Boysen | January 18, 2024 As professional athletes, NHL hockey players will do whatever it takes to be successful on the ice. On top of their on and off-ice training and preparation, many players throughout…
Montreal Canadiens Make Their New Year’s Resolutions for 2024 Ryan Szporer | December 31, 2023 Montreal Canadiens won’t realistically make the playoffs, but no one’s complacent. In fact they’ve each made new year’s resolutions for 2024:
Every Canadiens Player’s 2023 Christmas Wish List Ryan Szporer | December 24, 2023 The Montreal Canadiens enter the 2023 holiday break within four points of a playoff spot. What more can they ask? Here are their wish lists:
5 Tips to Be Your Beer League Best THW Archives | September 14, 2023 I’ve been waiting for the phone to ring for 10 years. It still hasn’t, but I’ll be ready when it does. And although, I was never a Boy Scout, I…
Beer League Chronicle: In Search of a Goal, the Finale Len Vlahos | October 25, 2022 In previous editions of this column, I introduced readers to my brief career as a beer league hockey player. To catch you up in three short paragraphs: I’m entering my…
Beer League Chronicle: In Search of a Goal, Week 2 Len Vlahos | September 22, 2022 Last week I introduced readers to my personal hockey history. Having learned to ice skate in my 50s, I’m entering my fourth season of beer league hockey and have not…
Beer League Chronicle: In Search of a Goal, Week 1 Len Vlahos | September 15, 2022 Hockey fans are not like other fans. Sure, some people are passionate about football, basketball, and baseball, but they’re individuals who love a sport. Hockey fans are a tribe. A…
5 Best Dad Strength Performances in NHL History Shawn Wilken | March 31, 2022 When it comes to being a parent, nothing compares to how challenging yet rewarding it can be as a life experience. It comes with its many ups and downs, sleepless…
Darryl Sutter’s Press Conferences Can be Comedy Gold Greg Tysowski | March 25, 2022 There are plenty of adjectives I could use to describe Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter when he sits down for his media availabilities: gruff, short, terse, intimidating, sour, dour,…
Mid-Season Montreal Canadiens Awards for 2021-22 Ryan Szporer | January 29, 2022 Any preseason optimism a Montreal Canadiens player would be in line for an NHL award? Long gone. That only goes for official awards, though.