Today in Hockey History: Feb. 22 Matthew Zator | February 22, 2024 Perhaps the most famous hockey game ever played took place on this date, as two Olympic tournaments had memorable days. The 1980s provided us with plenty of big performances on…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 15 Matthew Zator | November 15, 2023 This date in NHL history was especially good for players named Bobby. It has also provided many memorable moments all across the state of New York and in the City…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 28 Matthew Zator | August 28, 2023 This date has seen many of the greatest players in National Hockey League history take their place in the Hall of Fame. Plus, a very popular player called it a…
History of Hart Trophy Winners From Non-Playoff Teams Colin Newby | August 14, 2021 The Hart Memorial Trophy is awarded “to the player adjudged to be the most valuable to his team” during the regular season each year as voted by the Professional Hockey…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Oust Hawks in Six Rick Cole | April 20, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings ended the Stanley Cup dreams of the Chicago Black Hawks last night. The Red Wings scored a thrilling come-from-behind victory over the Black Hawks with a 3-2…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs on Top After Weekend Rick Cole | March 14, 2016 As the hoopla surrounding Bobby Hull’s record-setting 51st goal subsides, attention now turns to the National Hockey League standings and the race for first place. After the smoke cleared from…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Rock Rangers For Fifth Straight Win Rick Cole | December 10, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings won their fifth straight game last night with a convincing 7-3 thrashing of the New York Rangers. The game, played at the Olympia in Detroit, was…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Howie Young’s Biggest Battle Rick Cole | October 10, 2015 Howie Young, better known as Puck’s Bad Boy, believes he’s finally straightened out his life and is on a trail leading to a comeback. Not a National Hockey League comeback,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull Bolts Hawks Camp Rick Cole | September 29, 2015 Superstar left wing Bobby has left the Chicago Black Hawks training camp and no one knows when he might return. Hull left the Chicago training facility on Saturday when his…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Back for Another Season! Rick Cole | September 12, 2015 With Labour Day having come and gone and NHL training camps just around the corner, our daily glimpses into hockey’s glorious past are about to begin in earnest once again.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs, Wings in Mammoth Deal Rick Cole | May 21, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings have started their spring cleaning in earnest by completing a huge eight-player trade. Principles in the deal are veteran stars Andy Bathgate, formerly…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Keon Keeps Leafs In Series Rick Cole | April 7, 2015 Dave Keon scored after only 4:17 of overtime to give the Toronto Maple Leafs a 3-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. The Toronto win…