Patrik Elias’ Case as a Hall of Famer
The first New Jersey Devils game I ever attended was on March 17, 2009. My three older brothers and I had begged my parents for months for tickets to a…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Revisiting the Bruins’ 2020 Draft Class After 5 Years
It has been five years since the 2020 NHL Draft took place virtually at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The draft was headlined by the selection of Alexis Lafreniere…
Canucks One-Hit Wonders: Ryan Kesler’s 41-Goal Season & Selke Trophy in 2010-11
Over their 54-year history, the Vancouver Canucks have had 704 players log at least one game with the franchise. Throughout that time, there have been many memorable seasons, singular moments,…
History of the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks: A Missed Opportunity
Many franchises have come and gone in Cincinnati’s hockey scene over the years, but the Cincinnati Mighty Ducks were the highest level of hockey the city ever had. They played…
They Were Once Tampa Bay Lightning: Kevin Weekes
Many people know Kevin Weekes as a studio and game analyst, but the former NHL goaltender did play 348 games in the NHL, including 80 with the Tampa Bay Lightning.…
Revisiting Calder Trophy Seasons: Johnny Quilty’s 1940-41 Season
The second consecutive player born in Ottawa, Ontario, to win the the NHL’s Calder Trophy as the league’s rookie of the year, John ‘Johnny’ Quilty played his junior hockey with…
The 10 Greatest Hockey Moments From The Past 25 Years
Hockey’s history is filled with iconic moments. From Bobby Orr’s Flying Goal to the numerous memorable Stanley Cup celebrations, some hockey moments have stood the test of time and are…
Tiny Thompson: From Sandon, BC, to Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Champion
Sandon, British Columbia, located in the foothills of the Selkirk Mountains in the West Kootenay region, is the birthplace of a former NHL goalie who helped hoist the Boston Bruins’…
The Cat, The Eagle & Cujo: Remembering a Golden Era of Maple Leafs Goaltending
Throughout the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs, a myriad of goaltenders have come and gone. Some more noticeable than others, but all with the same team goal of winning…
Cam Neely Trade Tree: Vancouver Canucks to Boston Bruins
Cam Neely is one of the most influential people in the Boston Bruins’ decision-making process today. However, it wasn’t so long ago that he was a member of the Vancouver…