‘Mr. Hockey’ Gordie Howe
On June 10, 2016, the hockey world lost a legend when Gordie Howe passed away. Let’s celebrate the life, career and contributions to our sport with this tremendous tribute to…
Mark Howe
History of the Houston Aeros
The Houston Aeros were a member of the now-defunct World Hockey Association (WHA) from 1972-78. They were highly successful, making the playoffs each of their six seasons and won two…
Flyers: Mark Howe’s Journey to Philadelphia
Mark Howe is statistically the best defenseman in the history of the Philadelphia Flyers. His No. 2 was retired by the organization in 2012 and he was inducted into the…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 19
Aug. 19 has been a very busy date for two of the National Hockey League’s “Original 6” franchises. We have seen multiple Hall of Fame players wind up on new…
Philadelphia Flyers’ Best Defensemen of All-Time
An old saying in sports goes that “defense wins championships.” While offense and goaltending play key roles in winning hockey games for sure, defense is so crucial. This is especially…
Philadelphia Flyers in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame
The U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame honors some of the best Americans to ever contribute to the game. Like the Hockey Hall of Fame located in Toronto, Ontario, the U.S.…
Book Review: Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey
This summer, Triumph Books offered The Hockey Writers the opportunity to review their recently published book, Gordie: The Legend of Mr. Hockey. And having just reached my one-year anniversary with…
Behind Hockey Operations: An Exclusive Interview With Mark Howe
On March 23rd I was joined by Mark Howe in an exclusive interview. Mark Howe is a former professional hockey player from 1973-1995. He played left-wing from 73-79, defense from 79-95…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Expansion a Bonanza for Talented Farmhands
The announced expansion of the National Hockey League from six to twelve teams for the 1967-68 season will have far-reaching effects for many in the hockey world. Not the least…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Possible St. Louis Owner Surfaces
It looks like there might be someone who wants to own a National Hockey League franchise in St. Louis after all. A bid has been received from Sidney Salomon Jr.…
An Hour With Mark Howe
There’s something to be said about the hockey community. It’s a tight knit community of former players, media members and various others. Any given press box is it’s own ecosystem…
The Philadelphia Flyers Franchise Four
The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series, I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL…