Today in Hockey History: July 7 Matthew Zator | July 7, 2024 July 7 is a significant date in National Hockey League history as a pair of signings made it easier for players from Europe to come over, forever changing the game.…
April 20 Hockey Birthdays: Fetisov, Gostisbehere, Seabrook Ryan Gagne | April 20, 2024 Today, we celebrate the birthdays of 30 past and present NHL players. Among them are a Hockey Hall of Fame member, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and a current defenseman…
World Junior Championships: Russia’s 3 Greatest Players Ever Quinn McLellan | December 5, 2020 Russia has a rich and storied hockey history, which dates back to the 1890s. Hockey was originally introduced to Russia as “bandy,” which was played with a small ball instead…
90 in 90: Top 90 Red Wings of All-Time (#51-60) Tony Wolak | December 17, 2017 To celebrate the anniversary of the Detroit Cougars joining the NHL (at the original publication time of this article), The Hockey Writers is counting down the top 90 Cougars, Falcons,…
In KHL Role, Fetisov Hopes to Block Transfers to NHL Dustin Nelson | July 30, 2015 Changes are coming to the KHL following the announcement that former NHLer Slava Fetisov was named to the league’s board of directors. In particular, Fetisov has two big ideas for…
Red Army Is An Immersive Hockey History Ryan Pike | June 17, 2015 When I was a small child, I knew exactly three things about the Soviet Union: their country was extremely large, their national anthem was intimidating, and their hockey players were…
New Jersey Devils Top 10 Russian Players Michael Gwizdala | March 28, 2015 Do svidaniya, Ilya. Dobro pozhalovat, Kovalchuk? News which perks ears among New Jersey Devils fans. Any team can use the talent possessed by Ilya Kovalchuk, especially a Devils team with…
The 5 Greatest Defenders of Communism Bill Schoeninger | August 5, 2014 In recent years, more complete records for Soviet league scoring, World Championship scoring and awards voting, and Soviet MVP voting have emerged, allowing hockey historians to more accurately judge Soviet…
Putin’s Russia And Gangsterism In The KHL Ian Dunham | July 31, 2013 “Russia is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” Winston Churchill This quote would impress an intelligent high school senior. It’s the most banal statement about Russia that…
Rasmus Ristolainen – The Next Ones: NHL 2013 Draft Prospect Profile THW Archives | May 15, 2013 He’s been on everyone’s radar since the beginning of the season. He’s a big body on the back end, an intelligent puck mover, a boy amongst men, and one of…