The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –…
The Hobey Baker Award, awarded annually to the most valuable player in the college hockey world, was first dished out in 1981. Since then it has been handed out to…
A Hall of Fame defenseman announced his retirement on this date, although he did not exactly spend much time away from the ice. Also, a long-time National Hockey League coach…
Growing up, I was always fascinated by the Russian hockey players who started to make their way over to North America in the late 1980s. With the Cold War still…
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 12 This date has seen its fair share of memorable events in National Hockey League history. The Los Angeles…
*This article was originally published in Sep. 2018, completely rewritten in Aug. 2023, and updated in Aug. 2025. When you think of a Winnipeg Jets jersey, what’s the first one…
*This article was last updated in Aug. 2025 Since their inaugural 1967 season, fans of the Pittsburgh Penguins have witnessed some of the greatest players the sport has ever seen.…
*This article was most recently updated in July 2024 Great starters can generally transform into great backups as their careers wind down in the NHL. The reverse isn’t necessarily as…
Nikita Zadorov, born in Moscow, Russia, signed with the Boston Bruins on July 1, 2024. When he pulled on the Spoked B sweater on opening night, he became the 17th…