Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 14, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL hockey. Each day will have three multiple-choice questions with an answer key at the bottom of the page. Daily Hockey Trivia (The Hockey Writers) Each
Brett Hull
Though a popular old adage states that time heals all wounds, we all know that that isn’t always the case. Sometimes the emotions brought on by a particular situation will fade away as the years go by, but there are some things that will never not be painful, and that’s certainly the case for the
The NHL is played in North America, and since its inception in 1917, most skaters have hailed from Canada or the United States. Not until the 1970s did players from Europe and other parts of the globe become NHL regulars, carving out their legacies while trailblazing a path for the game to expand to all
This date in NHL history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders did their thing between the pipes. In addition to being a memorable date in Vancouver, the youngest coach in NHL history was hired. The THW time machine
March 7 is full of the biggest names the National Hockey League has ever seen adding to their legendary resumes. This date has seen it all; huge assists, record-setting shorthanded goals, and a slew of memories in St. Louis and Montreal. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take on our daily
Ontario has developed some of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot onto the ice of an NHL arena. Not only has there been an ability to develop great talent, but there has also been an impressive number of NHL and professional players developed in the province. The selected players and those who just
Jan. 28 has been a good day for continuing streaks, however, one of the most impressive streaks in National Hockey League history came to an end on this date. Also, there were some big moments from some of the early stars of the league and a handful of the all-time great goaltenders. Let’s take our
Dec. 22 is jam-packed with some of the biggest names and greatest players in National Hockey League history. Numerous members of the Hockey Hall of Fame had big moments and reached some significant milestones on this date. So, let’s start our daily journey through the decades and revisit all the memories. Jagr Passes Messier Jaromir
The date has been quite eventful during National Hockey League history. One goaltending legend played his final game while there were also numerous NHL firsts. A whole slew of Hockey Hall of Famers hit personal milestones, and this was a good day for coaching changes in Toronto. The THW time machine is gassed up and
Brett Hull appeared on The Cam & Strick Podcast and gave his take on Nazem Kadri. He straight up said, “he’s an idiot.” You could notice from what he was saying that there is still resentment there from when Kadri made a dirty hit on Justin Faulk in the playoffs. Hull said, “It’s still crazy
The Philadelphia Flyers said goodbye to the leading goal scorer in franchise history on this date. Also, the Los Angeles Kings have been very active on Aug. 22 through the years. Plus, the Hockey Hall of Fame welcomed some new members while one of the top snipers in National Hockey League history found a new
The greatest player to ever skate in the National Hockey League is celebrated on this date as he takes another trip around the Sun. He is far from the only member of the Hockey Hall of Fame to make memories on Jan. 26. We have the THW time machine fired up, so let’s take a
This extremely busy day in National Hockey League history included a little bit of everything. For the first time, a team used three goaltenders to win a game, and a penalty-shot goal was scored. In addition, three members of the same family each hit personal milestones in three separate decades. So, let’s take our daily
The Calgary Flames organization has had its fair share of star players over the years. They have had several players who are now in the Hall of Fame, including Jarome Iginla and Al MacInnis, as well as other incredible talents, such as Theo Fleury and Miikka Kiprusoff. While the list of star players who thrived
Today’s voyage through National Hockey League history will be a long one as it begins in the first season played and finishes in 2020. In the over 100 years of memories made on this date, we saw hat tricks, plenty of assists, goaltending milestones and a whole slew of big moments. Let’s get our journey
He dominated two different professional leagues for more than two decades. He won three Art Ross Trophies, two Hart Memorial Trophies, two Avco Cups, a Lady Byng Trophy, and a Stanley Cup. He was an NHL first All-Star 10 times and a World Hockey Association All-Star thrice. He’s Bobby Hull. He’s “The Golden Jet.” He’s
Like any other NHL franchise, the St. Louis Blues have made plenty of good trades, and plenty of bad trades. The recent trade history for the Blues has been very good, and was a key factor in their success last season. Let’s discuss their three best and worst trades in franchise history. Blues’ Worst Trades
This date in National Hockey League history has had a little bit of everything over the years. The greatest player to ever lace up a pair of skates was traded. There was an Entry Draft loaded with Hall of Fame talent and one of the top goal scorers of all-time was born. Gretzky Goes Hollywood