Today in Hockey History: Nov. 8
Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 7 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 9 Nov. 8 has been a very eventful date in NHL history. Arguably the greatest defenseman ever retired, while…
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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 31
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 30 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 1 Halloween has provided us with plenty of (hat) tricks and treats throughout the history of the National Hockey…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 31 One of the greatest lines in NHL history was put together for the first time on this date.…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 19
Yesterday in Hockey History: Oct. 18 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Oct. 20 If you like legendary names, then Oct. 19 is the date for you. Some of the greatest players…
The Best #9s in NHL History
This was originally published in Aug. 2015 and updated in Sep. 2025. Over the course of the NHL’s history, there have been many records put away into the books, rarely…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 15
Yesterday in Hockey History: Sept. 14 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Sept. 16 The date was a pretty big one for Canadian hockey. The national team won a pair of big…
The NHL 500-Goal Club
In hockey, one of the most basic, quantifiable ways to measure success is by tracking a player’s goal-scoring numbers. While the game is complex and has many moving parts, at…
Greatest Montreal Canadien to Wear Each Jersey Number
Assembling a list of the greatest players to ever wear a number is not easy with a franchise as old and as storied as the Montreal Canadiens. It will also…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 4
Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 5 A legend of the National Hockey League was born on this date, and one of the biggest stars…
Maurice “Rocket” Richard: More than Just a Game
Perhaps one of the most revolutionary players to ever play the game of hockey, Maurice Richard brought hockey in Montreal to an elite level and set the bar high for…