Established in 1964, the Saskatoon Blades are one of the oldest franchises in the Canadian Hockey League (CHL) behind the Regina Pats who were founded in 1917. Accordingly, the Blades have a rich and storied history filled with enduring moments and great players from the past seven decades. Though the Blades first became a dedicated
Hockey History
On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York via a trade. In addition, a pair of new captains were named and Canada claimed victory in yet another big international tournament. LaFontaine Opens on Broadway The New York Rangers acquired future Hockey Hall of Famer Pat
Sept. 24 has been a very busy day in National Hockey League history that saw everything from rule changes, coaching hires, a new captain and the induction of a talented Hall of Fame class. On the international stage, this date saw one of the most memorable slashing penalties to ever take place. Canada Returns the
Before the COVID-19 pandemic shortened the 2019-20 NHL season, David Pastrnak (48), Alex Ovechkin (48), and Auston Matthews (47) were all comfortably on their way to a 50-goal season. Two others, including eventual Hart Trophy and Ted Lindsay Award winner Leon Draisaitl (49.7 goal pace) and Mika Zibanejad (who was on a 59 goal pace
Having been around since the 1926-27 season, and as a member of the NHL’s original six, the Chicago Blackhawks are not lacking in history. They’ve made their mark throughout this league, with playoff accolades to prove it. Considering the calibre of superstars that have suited up for this franchise, their most productive postseason starting lineup
A pair of longtime teammates were inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame together on this date. Also, the most famous international series ever played resumed in a new setting. Finally, the National Hockey League installed its first-ever salary cap and saw the relocation of one of its early teams. Stosh & the Golden Jet
As the NHL-equivalent to a Most Valuable Player award, the Hart Memorial Trophy is the league’s most coveted award. Often times it coincides with the league’s top goal-scorer or point producer, but sometimes a surprise winner emerges. With that, which Hart-winning season has been the most impressive in recent memory? 14. Corey Perry – Anaheim
In the early days of the Ottawa Senators, they had a very hard time adjusting to the level of talent that was present in the NHL. In the first two seasons of Senators hockey, they were at the mercy of several established franchises, which resulted in a handful of embarrassing losses. Related: Senators Could Use
The final Canada Cup match ever played occurred on this date. Plus, the greatest player in National Hockey League history took place in his first-ever professional and NHL training camp exactly one year apart. Final Canada Cup Champion Crowned The last Canada Cup championship game was played on Sept. 16, 1991. The tournament was replaced
To win in today’s NHL, a team needs to score goals. Not only does a team need players who shoot, it needs the playmakers who get the puck to the shooter. Consider this: in the modern history of the NHL, only twice has a player scored three goals in a game without any assists on
The Los Angeles Kings have had some of the most classic jerseys in NHL history. Many legends have worn the Kings jersey and all the history that goes with it. Since the team was founded in 1966, they have only had three main color schemes, that have changed little over the years. Even within these
As of Sept. 12, 2020, Patric Hornqvist has played 407 regular season games with the Pittsburgh Penguins, scoring 264 points along the way. Thanks to his efforts beyond point scoring, he’s become a fan favorite in the city. Related: Penguins’ Best & Worst Trades of the Decade Over his six seasons in Pittsburgh, Hornqvist is
Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, the NHL has found player representation from many countries that were once part of the Soviet Union. 1994 saw the first Russian-born players win the Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers, and they have won Cups ever since. Additionally, Latvians, Lithuanians, and Belorussians have found names for
At the end of the 2011-12 season, the Los Angeles Kings and the New Jersey Devils were not the top picks to go to the Stanley Cup Final. The Devils finished with the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference with a record of 48-28-6, totaling 102 points. The Kings finished with the last seed in
On September 6, 2012, there was cause for celebration in Yaroslavl, Russia. For the first time in nearly a calendar year, the city’s hometown hockey team, Lokomotiv Yaroslavl, took to the ice at Arena 2000 for a KHL regular season game. The contest, which was against Sibir Novosibirsk, was a chance for the organization and
The NHL is getting faster. Gone are the days when hitting and grinding are enough to compete in the best league in the world. Now, speed and skill reign supreme. For some players, this comes more naturally than others. In today’s NHL, players have shifted their focus because of this. NHL trainer Matt Nichol noted
Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the National Hockey League in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg and a pair of Hockey Hall of Famers are traded. Game 3 Ends in a Draw The infamous Summit Series continued on Sept. 6, 1972, with Winnipeg hosting the
This date has provided us with two big international games during the 1970s, with mixed results for Team Canada. Also, another talented class of National Hockey League greats was inducted into the Hall of Fame and a new franchise hired its first general manager. Soviet Union Strikes First The infamous Summit Series between the Soviet
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