Brothers in the NHL
*Article updated Sep. 2025**Archive was originally written by Shaun Filippelli With over 100 years of history, the NHL has seen its share of sibling rivalries hit the ice. In some…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 1
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 2 Oct. 1 has been a very busy day over the years. The greatest player in NHL history had…
Whalers’ All-Time Greatest Lineup
Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten in the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much…
The Best NHL Players of All-Time, by Decade
The National Hockey League was founded on Nov. 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,…
Did the Bruins Lose the Kessel Deal?
Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 1 On this date, the most storied franchise in the history of the NHL signed one of its future…
Philadelphia Flyers Jersey History
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…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 29
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 28 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 30 On this date, one future Hockey Hall of Famer completed his tour of the state of New York…
Who Wore it Best: Red Wings’ Best Players By Number
As one of the most storied franchises in the history of the NHL, the Detroit Red Wings have also had numerous players who are in the history books and are…
Fuhr Suspension Helped Pave Way for NHL Drug Policy
The response was swift and harsh and not even the cat-like reflexes of Grant Fuhr could stop it. On Sept. 27, 1990, NHL president John Ziegler imposed a one-year suspension…