Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother Matthew were tragically killed on Aug. 29, 2024 in Salem County, New Jersey. The siblings were riding bicycles when they were fatally struck by a vehicle operated by a suspected drunk driver. Early the next morning (Aug. 30), the Blue Jackets issued a statement on
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Yes, I know what you’re thinking. The NHL Entry Draft is tonight. The day when franchises inspire hope with flashy draft picks, make significant personnel changes, and look toward the future. However, just a few short days ago, all eyes in the hockey world were on Amerant Bank Arena in Sunrise, FL. It was, of
The list of players who had big days on Jan. 15 reads like who’s who of the Hockey Hall of Fame. This was a huge date for defensemen as well as some of the greatest to ever play in Chicago. Let’s begin our daily trip back in time through the years of National Hockey League
Oct. 10 has provided an incredible number of firsts in NHL history. There have been first games played by new franchises, NHL debuts by some of the all-time greats, first goals, and first points. There was also a memorable ending, as the longest consecutive games-played streak saw its final game. The THW time machine is
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 17, 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
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 16, 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
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 13, 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
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 9, 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
On Thursday (Aug. 1), Randy Gregg and Craig MacTavish were announced by the Edmonton Oilers as the latest inductees into the Oilers Hall of Fame (OHOF). They will be inducted when the Oilers host the Pittsburgh Penguins on Oct. 25 at Rogers Place, bringing the OHOF membership to 16. Congratulations to Craig MacTavish & Randy Gregg who
The Edmonton Oilers didn’t get the memo that they were supposed to lie down and die in Game 4 of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final. Instead, it looks like the team got together as a group before Game 4, popped some popcorn, watched Shawshank Redemption and decided to get busy living rather than get busy
There are moments in life when you see or hear important news and you remember where you were. People still talk about the moment they heard John F. Kennedy was assassinated, when Princess Diana died or where they were when Joe Carter hit his famous three-run, walk-off home run to win the World Series for
Three big-time hockey cities – Montreal, Edmonton, and Washington – all had plenty of memories on this date. Feb. 19 has also provided us with some great performances and milestones between the pipes. It is time for us to take our daily trip back through NHL history and relive the best moments from this date.
Feb. 18 is remembered for numerous events the NHL had never seen before. In addition, some of the greatest players to skate in Boston had special moments and a whole slew of Hall of Famers added to their great careers. It is time to fire up the THW time machine and take a trip back
The Great One had an infatuation with the number five, while 200 was another lucky number on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, there were multiple memories in Chicago, and some of the game’s early pioneers raised the bar. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to enjoy all the best moments
After fighting his way back to professional hockey following surgery that kept him out to start the 2023-24 season, Jesse Puljujarvi has found his way back and has signed an American Hockey League (AHL) professional tryout (PTO) with the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins, who are the Pittsburgh Penguins’ minor-league affiliate. The team has played two games since
The greatest player to ever strap on a pair of ice skates had plenty of memories on this date in National Hockey League history. He was far from the only Hockey Hall of Famer to hit a personal milestone. Also, today was a busy day on Broadway and in the U.S. Capital. So, let’s take
Regardless of the sport, being traded for an all-time great is never an easy thing for the player going in the other direction. With that said, being the guy who the Edmonton Oilers got in return for Wayne Gretzky is an altogether different beast. This was the hand Jimmy Carson was dealt during the summer of
A pair of Hall of Fame teammates both hit big milestones on this date. Nov. 6 was also very memorable during the early days of the NHL, with some of the game’s pioneers making contributions. Plus, the son of a hockey legend kept the family tradition of success alive and well. So, let’s begin our
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