Today in Hockey History: July 19 Matthew Zator | July 19, 2024 One of the greatest coaches in the National Hockey League was born on this date many years ago. Also, two players who had great runs and won championships in Motown…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 22 Matthew Zator | October 22, 2023 Oct. 22 has provided plenty of memorable moments in NHL history. Some of the greatest skaters to ever play the game hit personal milestones on this date. Also, a handful…
Predators’ Laviolette Joins Elite Fraternity Jeff Hawkins | May 23, 2017 Nashville Predators coach Peter Laviolette looked calm and collected. He sure didn’t look like he had just carved out a piece of NHL history. Sitting at the podium Monday night,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Curse of the Muldoon Rick Cole | February 5, 2016 Going into this weekend, the high-flying Chicago Black Hawks sit atop the National Hockey League standings. Tied with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago has 54 points, although the Red Wings…
Dick Irvin Jr: A Canadiens Great, A Greater Canadian David P. Stein | June 25, 2014 Not many people can truthfully claim to have witnessed 20 of the Montreal Canadiens 24 Stanley Cup championships. One individual who can legitimately make such a declaration is Dick Irvin…
Quotes of the Week: Legendary Canadiens Ross Bonander | July 27, 2012 This week, a short collection of quotes by and about some of the great Montreal Canadiens–and some of the greatest ever to play the game. The Rocket put me in…
NHL Alumni Honour Guy Lafleur and Broadcaster Dick Irvin Andrew Rodger | October 1, 2010 NHL Alumni Executive Director Mark Napier spoke with The Hockey Writers to discuss the 8th Annual Alumni Week and this year’s award winners, Canadiens legend Guy Lafleur and Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Irvin.