Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25
On this date, the National Hockey League’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list. Also, the “Original Six” franchises have been very active. So, let’s…
Tony Esposito
Blackhawks Banter: Rookies, Veterans, Awards & Must-See TV
With training camp details finally made available to fans, it means we’re one step closer to all that the 2021-22 Chicago Blackhawks will bring forth. While an active offseason has…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 7
Another class of National Hockey League greats took their rightful places in the Hockey Hall of Fame on this date. Also, one of the biggest tragedies to devastate the hockey…
Canadiens News and Rumours: Pettersson, Galchenyuk, Esposito & More
Now that we are in the dog days of summer, the news has settled down quite a bit. Usually at this time of year, NHL general managers (GM) go on…
Blackhawks Bytes From Free Agency: Quotes on Johnson, Fleury, Esposito & More
Welcome to the second installment of a series that will feature quotes and comments from players, coaches, management, journalists and fans alike concerning everything Chicago Blackhawks. The purpose of this…
Blackhawks Best All-Canadian Starting Lineup
While other nations are certainly starting to catch up with their representation throughout the NHL, fans all over the world can surely agree that Canada still dominates in that respect.…
Phil Esposito Grew to Love Rangers Fans, Playing in New York
Phil Esposito hung up his skates for good 40 years ago today. On Jan. 9, 1981, he played his 1,282nd and final NHL game, earning an assist in the New…
Blackhawks Banter: Injuries, Goalies & New Divisions
With the holiday season upon us, comes the reality of never really knowing which day of the week it is at any given time. Well, our Chicago Blackhawks writing team…
NCAA Hockey National Championship History: The 1960s
Since the initial tournament in Colorado Springs in 1948, 72 programs have been crowned the best team in college hockey in the United States. Some obviously won more than others,…
THW’s Goalie News: Debut Shutout, A Historic Day for Goalies
There are a lot of great ways to make your NHL debut, but to do it with a 40-save shutout is up near the top. Plus, today is a very…
The Breakaway: Wirtz Family Cups & Controversy
Earlier this month, Northwestern University Press published The Breakaway: The Inside Story of the Wirtz Family Business and the Chicago Blackhawks. Bryan Smith, a senior writer at Chicago Magazine, does…
Chicago Blackhawks’ All-Time Great Roster: Goalies and Head Coach
We’ve now come to the end of my series in which I’ve assembled the best possible roster of Chicago Blackhawks past and present in an effort to put together an…