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THW's Hockey History for 08/30/2022

August 30, 2022

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08/30/2022 edition:

By Jake Deemer on Aug 30, 2022 10:54 am

*This was most recently updated in Aug. 2022 The Pittsburgh Penguins have been one of the most successful franchises in the modern era of the NHL, winning five Stanley Cups...

By THW Archives on Aug 30, 2022 10:50 am

Colorful hockey nicknames are an integral part of the game’s history. They’re as much a part of hockey as the blue line. You’re given one early by your mite’s coach...

By Stephen Ground on Aug 30, 2022 10:46 am

*This was last updated in Aug. 2021 Before the COVID-19 pandemic shortened the 2019-20 NHL season, David Pastrnak (48), Alex Ovechkin (48), and Auston Matthews (47) were all comfortably on...

By Eugene Helfrick on Aug 29, 2022 12:04 pm

Updated Aug. 2021 Despite how often people try to evaluate a draft class as players are selected, it can take years for new draftees to grow into their roles with...

By Tyler Bowen on Aug 29, 2022 11:57 am

The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team...

By Peter Baracchini on Aug 29, 2022 11:49 am

As we approach the start of the 2022-23 season, it’s time for the top 100 NHL prospects to be released. We’ve seen Moritz Seider win the Calder Trophy as the top...

By Raymond Harrison on Aug 28, 2022 01:40 pm

A promising pipeline of prospects is an integral part of a team’s long-term success. During the Detroit Red Wings’ 24-year playoff streak, they managed to strike gold in the later...

By James Nichols on Aug 28, 2022 01:36 pm

The Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2020 remains the most recent class due to COVID-19 and all were worthy of entry. It’s called the Hall of Fame, not the...

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