The NHL 500-Goal Club
As you might expect, not only have this select few attained the ultimate, lofty benchmark of goal-scoring glory, they’ve also done some pretty extraordinary other things. Scoring 500 regular-season goals…
Maurice Richard
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 17
The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 30
If you had to construct a Mount Rushmore of the four greatest players in National Hockey League History, many of the most popular choices had big moments on this date.…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 29
This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. One of the most successful sets of brothers both had big games. Plenty was going on…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 28
This date in National Hockey League history included some big names in Montreal and Pittsburgh having huge nights. Some impressive streaks were stopped and started, the league had a Russian…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 18
The Montreal Canadiens are the most storied and successful franchise in the history of the National Hockey League. Some of their biggest legends had memorable games on this date. Also,…
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 12
This date in National Hockey League history has been quite eventful. Nearly 70 years ago, the league got a new all-time leading scorer. Also, it was a good day to…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8
Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in National Hockey League history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while a legend scored his first goal and became the league’s…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31
Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey League. The Great One haunted goaltenders across the league, while some of…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30
One of the greatest lines in National Hockey League history was put together for the first time on this date. Also, one of Montreal’s biggest legends hits two personal milestones,…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19
If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players to ever strap on a pair of skates in a National Hockey…
Unsalaried: The Era of the Two-Job Hockey Player
Before the era of massive contracts and multi-million dollar stars, the greatest players in the National Hockey League needed to supplement their income with an offseason career. At the time,…