Daily Hockey Trivia – Carey Price Awards, & Hockey Hall of Fame
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 27, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Category Archives: Hockey History
Ex-Maple Leafs Frederik “Goat” Gauthier: Where is He Now?
Using their first-round choice in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, the Toronto Maple Leafs selected 6-foot-5, 239-pound center Frederik Gauthier from Laval, Quebec. The choice made sense. Gauthier carried size,…
Carey Price: Saying Farewell to a Canadiens Legend
Often, in the world of professional sports, loyalty and dedication seem hard to find. However, Montreal Canadiens goalie Carey Price embodies both these qualities to the fullest. In his own…
Boston Bruins’ Captain History
The 2023-24 season marked 100 years for the Boston Bruins, and there were many big plans for their Centennial season. They released the “Historic 100”, a list honoring past and…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 27
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 28 A very impressive group of players were enshrined in the Hockey Hall of Fame on his date in…
Brad Marsh: Flyers Player and Dedicated Community Ambassador
During his 15-season NHL career, Brad Marsh played for five franchises, including the Atlanta/Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, and Ottawa Senators. Drafted by the Flames…
The 8 Best Defensive Forwards in Hockey History
To many, high scoring, firewagon hockey carries the highest degree of entertainment. While others, this author included, prefer the bite-your-nails-to-the-knuckle closeness of a hard-fought, tactically masterful, defensive battle. Though many…
Best & Worst Trades in Ken Holland’s Red Wings Tenure
This article was originally published in Aug. 2016. Ken Holland was the main voice guiding the Detroit Red Wings’ player personnel decisions since he took over as general manager in…
Where Are They Now? Bruins’ First-Round Picks Since 2005
As the Boston Bruins prepare to open the doors to training camp for the 2024-25 season, a handful of names on the invite list are former first-round picks. Of course,…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 26
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 25 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 27 Aug. 26 is a date that is loaded with big names in NHL history. The Hockey Hall of…