The WHA – A Look Back at the Upstart Hockey League THW Archives | July 6, 2022 As the National Hockey League continued to prosper in the early 1970s, there was a demand for more teams in more cities throughout much of the United States and Canada…
Cleveland Barons NHL Draft History Nathaniel Oliver | July 5, 2022 The NHL version of the Cleveland Barons was one of the shortest-lived teams in the history of the league. The franchise was originally part of “The Great Expansion” of 1967…
‘Brass Bonanza’ – The Sound of Hockey THW Archives | July 4, 2022 I remember the first time I heard “Brass Bonanza.” It was while I was playing NHL 94 on my Sega Genesis, something I wasted a lot of time doing as…
Top 10 Best Ice Hockey Leagues Eugene Helfrick | July 3, 2022 Have you ever wondered if there are hockey leagues that rival the NHL in terms of talent, viewership, and fan-base? Well, if you have, then this segment should be just…
Windsor Spitfires Bolster Defence in 2022 CHL Import Draft Dave Jewell | July 2, 2022 Just 24 hours after pulling off three trades, Windsor Spitfires’ general manager Bill Bowler continued to work on his roster for the 2022-23 season. On Friday, he made one of…
Windsor Spitfires Make Trio of Trades to Start Off-Season Dave Jewell | July 1, 2022 Windsor Spitfires’ general manager (GM) Bill Bowler isn’t sitting around and waiting for things to happen. As we head into summer, he made a major splash on Thursday morning, pulling…
Windsor Spitfires: 5 Stories to Watch in Summer 2022 Dave Jewell | June 30, 2022 With the 2022 Memorial Cup now in the rearview mirror (congratulations to the Saint John Sea Dogs), the Ontario Hockey League (OHL) off-season is underway. However, with plenty of storylines…
Hurricanes News & Rumors: Wolves, Necas & Another Brind’Amour Snub Brandon Stanley | June 29, 2022 The offseason is officially upon us, as the Colorado Avalanche took down the reigning two-time champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games in the Stanley Cup Final. We were treated…
Blues Roster Likely to See a Few Thunderbirds Next Season Jacob Stinson | June 26, 2022 The St. Louis Blues should have a fairly quiet offseason. The team only has six total free agents: two restricted, and four unrestricted. Most notable of those four unrestricted free…
Memorable Season a Sign of Things to Come for the Laval Rocket Melissa Boyd | June 21, 2022 The Montreal Canadiens finished last in the NHL standings on the heels of a disastrous 2021-22 campaign. On the flip side, their American Hockey League (AHL) affiliate, the Laval Rocket,…
2022 NHL Entry Draft – Top 10 WHL Prospects Dayton Reimer | June 18, 2022 The Western Hockey League (WHL) has forged an identity as being the toughest league to play in in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) circuit. They may not have the high-flying…
Windsor Spitfires Announce 2022-23 Schedule Dave Jewell | June 18, 2022 Less than 24 hours after finishing their historic 2021-22 playoff run, the Windsor Spitfires (and the rest of the Ontario Hockey League (OHL)) started looking at the future. On Thursday…