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THW's Hockey History for 11/12/2020

November 12, 2020

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11/12/2020 edition:

Five 90s NHL Jerseys Gone Too Soon

By THW Archives on Nov 11, 2020 02:53 pm

Like a fine wine most NHL jerseys get better with age. Whether they were loved or despised, most sports jerseys end up finding a soft place in our heart as we yearn for the past and get lost in nostalgia. Currently, in pop culture as well as sports, trends of 90’s are coming back in […]

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All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team

By Jeff Seide on Nov 11, 2020 02:21 pm

Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders and broadcasters. In addition to the Stanley Cup, there are custom-built trophy showcases filled with the Vezina, Hart, Art Ross and Calder trophies. And, of course, there are portraits and biographical sketches of each inducted member. There […]

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Pelle Lindbergh Remembered

By THW Archives on Nov 11, 2020 02:01 pm

Originally written in November of 2013 by Shawn Reznick. Pelle Lindbergh was regarded as one of the greatest Flyers goalies. Here now are some memories of the star netminder. Next to Bernie Parent, Pelle Lindbergh was the best goalie to play in a Philadelphia Flyers sweater. He had the skill; he had the charisma; he […]

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1st Overall NHL Draft Picks: Regrets From the Last Decade

By Tom Castro on Nov 11, 2020 12:15 pm

Second-guessing is always easy – especially when it comes to amateur drafts in professional sports. How could my team take this player over that one that year? Wasn’t it as obvious at the time, when they were fresh-faced teenagers, as it is now, years later? The answer, of course, is generally no – even when […]

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2014 NHL Draft Top 10: Where Are They Now?

By Eugene Helfrick on Nov 10, 2020 04:21 pm

As players selected at the 2014 NHL Draft reach their sixth season in the NHL, this provides a perfect opportunity to look back on the top-10 players selected. So, have the top-10 lived up to their franchise-defining billings, or have these players failed to reach meet the hype of their draft position? Note: The 2014 […]

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