This date in National Hockey League history has seen a little bit of everything. There were a handful of firsts throughout the league, from first goals to first overtime wins. Some all-time greats racked up hat tricks while some others reached personal milestones and set new records. A Historic Date in Boston Just two days
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These are the Ottawa Senators’ one-year wonders. Some of them are household names for hockey fans. Others, meanwhile, had a quick run of success and then wallowed in a sea of mediocrity. Before we look at our list, we have to set the parameters for defining our one-year wonders. These would be players who played
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 of a puck and used field hockey rules. Since then, Russia has gone from being a monarchy led by the Czars, to the first-ever communist
Twenty-three years ago this Saturday, the Washington Capitals played their first-ever NHL game in the District, defeating the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime at then-MCI Center on Dec. 5, 1997. The Capitals franchise is rapidly approaching the date of where they will have spent more time of their existence in their Chinatown home, now called
Longtime and distinguished member of the Detroit Red Wing alumni association Alex Delvecchio turned 89 years young today. An absolute pillar within team history, Delvecchio’s No. 10 was first hung in the rafters at Joe Louis Arena in 1991. Most faithful Red Wings fans know the accomplishments, but celebrating his birthday only invites an opportunity
The NHL version of the Cleveland Barons was one of the shortest-lived teams in the history of the league. The franchise was originally part of “The Great Expansion” of 1967 when the NHL expanded from six teams to an even dozen. Initially known as the Oakland Seals from 1967 until 1970, the Bay Area team
For those of you who like to look back at the early days of the National Hockey League, then Dec. 1 is your kind of date. In cornerstone cities like Boston and Toronto, some of the first stars of the game had big moments that laid the foundation for future success. Plus, there were plenty
Nov. 25 has been one heck of an eventful date in National Hockey League history. Two of the greatest goal-scorers to ever play the game had memorable hat tricks while numerous goaltenders stole the show. Also, fans and Detroit and Pittsburgh had plenty to cheer about and a hero made his emotional return to the
This date in 2005 saw a major trade that forever changed two franchises. Also, one of the greatest players in National League Hockey history hit a significant milestone. In addition, Nov. 30 was a very busy date on Long Island and for some of the biggest names in the game A Huge Date in 2005
Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During this time, non-indigenous Canadians have made up approximately 75% of the estimated 960 players who played for the team. This means that of all the
Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams to utilize the color orange in their uniform, the Flyers sweaters have almost always stood out. On top of that, the use of the same
Most North American hockey observers remember Viktor Tikhonov as a harsh taskmaster, who ruled over his players like a drill sergeant, barking out orders and letting them know who was in charge. Underneath that gruff exterior was a brilliant hockey mind who laid the groundwork for one of the prominent international hockey powerhouses that revolutionized
Nashville GM David Poile is known for his superb drafting, selecting the likes of David Legwand, Shea Weber, Pekka Rinne, Ryan Suter, and Scott Hartnell. While Poile has seen great success in many of his picks, he has also seen failure. Here are the five biggest Nashville Predators draft busts. Predators Draft Busts #5 Jonas
The Los Angeles Kings’ Reverse Retros are widely regarded by the hockey world as being amazing looking jerseys. A classic Los Angeles sports colour scheme, along with a classic Kings logo, highlights two different eras of Kings hockey. As per the press release from NHL and Adidas, the crest is an homage to the ‘90s
If you ask any long-time Calgary Flames fan when the most difficult time was to support their team, they’ll likely tell you that from the 1996-97 season until the 2003-04 season, it was anything but smooth sailing. Long-time fans were displeased with the product on the ice as the club was in a major rebuilding
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much of its existence, legends still emerged. With the announcement that the Carolina Hurricanes will wear the revered Whalers colors and logo as their Reverse Retro jersey
Trades provide each and every NHL team with the opportunity to immediately address glaring needs within their respective rosters. Good trades can set your franchise up for incredible success. Bad trades can leave you without a GM and needing to hire a new manager and coach in the offseason. The Edmonton Oilers are not the
Yesterday marked the 18th anniversary of Bob Probert’s retirement from the NHL. Tragically, on July 5 of this wretched year, it is now a decade since the giant of a man suddenly passed. As such, this is my tribute to a near mythical being gone far too soon. Meeting my Hero At age 16, I
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