Top 5 NHL Goaltenders of the 1950s
The 1950s was a decade of evolution and innovation across the National Hockey League. The goaltender position was played much differently than what we see today. Masks were not worn…
Terry Sawchuk
THW’s Goalie News: Rask Hits 50; Sawchuk, Roy Make History
On a busy night of NHL action in the midst of a playoff push, some goalies stood above the rest. Plus, this is a historic day for goaltending in the…
Peace, Love and LA Kings Hockey
The late sixties were an eventful period to say the least. Peace rallies opposing the continued American military presence in Vietnam were growing like wildfire, the Beatles maintained their dominance…
Countdown to Puck Drop – Day 52 – 1951-52 Red Wings the Best Ever?
Introducing The Hockey Writers’ Countdown to Puck Drop series. From now until the puck drops on the 2019-20 NHL’s regular season on Oct. 2 when the Toronto Maple Leafs host…
‘Goalie’ Hits Movie Screens in March – Legendary Terry Sawchuk Biopic
TORONTO — A biopic tracing the brutal life and extraordinary career of goaltender Terry Sawchuk is hitting the big screen in March.
“Goalie” stars Mark O’Brien as the Winnipeg-born hockey great, whose run through the ’50s and ’60s established him as&nb…
Kings of Disappointment: The Biggest Letdowns in Kings Goaltending
This article was originally published in April, 2014. The night is Dan Cloutier just before the Jonathan Quick. The Los Angeles Kings—for far too long before the ascension of their…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Sawchuk Stymies Habs
Red Burnett of the Toronto Star put it best: Terry Sawchuk’s goaltending is to the Toronto Maple Leafs what Sandy Koufax’s pitching was to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs
Toronto Maple Leafs scored two first-period goals against the Montreal Canadiens last night but couldn’t hang on and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Habs at Maple…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Win Fourth Straight
The Chicago Black Hawks continued their early season undefeated string last night in Montreal with a 6-4 win over the Canadiens at the Forum. In the other two scheduled Saturday…
The Detroit Red Wings 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…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 65-66 Goalie Preview: Maple Leafs
If there is one National Hockey League team whose goaltending tandem for 1965-66 is etched in stone, it’s the Toronto Maple Leafs. At least that is the case after the…
Drafting the All-Time Red Wings All-Star Team
For the first time in as long as I can remember, the Detroit Red Wings will not be represented at the 2015 NHL All-Star game. There will be no Red…