THW's Hockey History

THW's Hockey History for 05/24/2022

May 24, 2022

The latest from The Hockey Writers.

05/24/2022 edition:

By Jacob D. Strozyk on May 24, 2022 12:57 pm

It is the same story, but a different year when it comes to describing the Buffalo Sabres. The team has not qualified for the playoffs since the 2010-11 season, and...

By THW Archives on May 23, 2022 12:28 pm

Gord Downie, the powerful, enigmatic and wonderfully quirky Canadian singer-songwriter passed away Oct. 17, 2017. It wasn’t a surprise to anyone. He chose to make his brain cancer diagnosis public...

By THW Archives on May 23, 2022 12:25 pm

Originally published in 2012 February 11, 2012 was a bittersweet night for Toronto Maple Leafs fans. Mats Sundin, the classy and consummate captain, was honoured with his #13 raised to...

By Brian Swane on May 23, 2022 12:22 pm

Not too long ago, things weren’t the greatest in Oil Country. There was, of course, “The Decade of Darkness” when the Edmonton Oilers went 10 straight years without an NHL...

By THW Archives on May 22, 2022 01:05 pm

Over the last few decades, individuals such as Vladislav Tretiak have shaped the game of hockey in unbelievable ways. It has often been noted that Tretiak never had a fair...

By Devin Little on May 21, 2022 02:33 pm

It is exceptionally rare for an athlete to come along and become something of a human highlight reel in any sport. I’m talking about the ability to make people say,...

By Greg Boysen on May 21, 2022 02:28 pm

The game of hockey still remains fourth among the major sports behind basketball, baseball and football in the United States, but the game has grown nationwide over the past few...

By Lou Vidakis on May 21, 2022 02:24 pm

The Boston Bruins were notorious for having a good eye when it came to drafting talented players, especially in the pre-Don Sweeney era. The likes of Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci,...

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