NHL Has Come A Long Way on Mental Health
It was once said that hockey was played by men with an iron will and murderous determination. Real hockey players never showed fear or vulnerability, or weakness. Ever. Not only…
Wade Belak
Boynton & Carcillo Brave to Share Personal Struggles
Nick Boynton was like any young Canadian who played hockey. Born in Nobleton, Ontario, he aspired one day to lace up the skates and compete in the National Hockey League. For…
Maple Leafs’ Recent Dealings With the Panthers
As Atlantic Division counterparts, the Toronto Maple Leafs and Florid Panthers meet a few times every season. Still, it’s a long shot to call these two teams rivals at this…
War on Ice: The Chilling Truth of Enforcers, CTE and Fighting in the NHL
Before a big game, players may be sleeping, focusing on trying to score the game-winning goal that lifts their team ahead. Some are simply resting, trying to relax and focus.…
For the Love of Hockey & Escaping Everything Else
They say laughter is the best medicine. For many of us hockey players though, the sport we love is the best medicine. Whether it’s the endorphins, adrenaline, pure love of the game…
Twilight of the Goons?
Head injuries and hockey have a long, storied history together, much like peanut butter and jam. However, over the past few years there has been a growing concern over the…
“The Last Gladiators” Delivers Harsh Truth About Fighting in NHL
Originally published in 2014, THW takes a look at The Last Gladiators, a seminal film on fighting in hockey. All you want to know about guys like Chris Nilan, Bob…
Wade Belak: Looking back On His Death And Depression In Hockey
Just shy of the one-year anniversary of former Toronto Maple Leafs Wade Belak’s suicide, one wonders what, if anything the NHL has done in order to help those struggling with…
Hockey’s Five Mournful Moments of 2011
As 2011 comes to a close, it provides a time for hockey fans to reflect. In the first of a two-part series, The Hockey Writers’ Steve Kendall will examine the…
NHL 2011 Year In Review
The year of 2011 is coming to an end. For some, it couldn’t have gone by any slower. Others don’t want it to end so soon. Either way, it’s still…
The Andie and Alex Belak Scholarship Fund
It’s a testament to the character of the hockey community was that one of the first questions many people asked was: How can I help?
Here’s how:
Nashville Predators’ Touching Tribute to Wade Belak
Pavel Datsyuk made hockey headlines this week for wearing #24 throughout training camp to honor the untimely passing of his friend Ruslan Salei. But the Nashville Predators are wearing new…