April 21 Hockey Birthdays: Belfour, Goulet, Lecavalier Ryan Gagne | April 21, 2024 On April 21, we celebrate the birthdays of 24 past and present NHL players. Today’s list includes two Hockey Hall of Fame members, a handful of Stanley Cup champions, and…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 16 Matthew Zator | September 16, 2023 The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in NHL history reported to his first-ever professional and NHL training camps exactly one year…
5 Best Avalanche/Nordiques Draft Classes J.D. Killian | June 16, 2020 The Colorado Avalanche share a 40-year history with the Quebec Nordiques, including a checkered record concerning draft selections. The Nordiques joined the NHL for the 1979 season and played 16…
The Quebec Nordiques Franchise Four Michael Gwizdala | February 12, 2016 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position.…
Familiar Last Names on Draft Day: Related Or Not? Ross Bonander | May 12, 2015 One of the many signs indicating your own advancing age is when NHL players you grew up watching, seemingly out of nowhere, have kids that are NHL draft eligible. But…
What Was The Best NHL Draft Year? Anatoliy Metter | January 16, 2013 Over the last 30-plus years, the NHL Entry Draft has served as a stage for teams to select some of the best young players available to them. As of late,…
Quebec City Ready to Start Digging for New Arena Fred Poulin | September 4, 2012 The first official shoveling of dirt for the construction of the new arena in Quebec City occurred Monday afternoon near the Old Colisee Pepsi, where 20,000 people gathered to participate…