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THW's Hockey History for 02/26/2022

February 26, 2022

The latest from The Hockey Writers.

02/26/2022 edition:

By Greg Enright on Feb 26, 2022 11:58 am

On Oct. 17, 1980, the Winnipeg Jets scored an impressive 6-2 victory over the Chicago Black Hawks, bringing their record to 1-2-0 on the young season. Morris Lukowich scored a...

By Josh Bell on Feb 26, 2022 11:54 am

The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sport. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport –...

By Ryan Szporer on Feb 26, 2022 11:50 am

There have admittedly been huge highs during ex-Montreal Canadiens general manager Marc Bergevin’s tenure, but did the good outweigh the bad?

By Scott Roche on Feb 25, 2022 10:53 am

It has been six seasons since Boston Bruins general manager Don Sweeney oversaw the 2015 Entry Draft, his first in charge of the Black and Gold. Three consecutive first-round picks...

By Jon Zella on Feb 25, 2022 10:48 am

It hasn’t been very long since the New York Islanders exposed Jordan Eberle to the Seattle Kraken in the expansion draft — that is, unless you ask Islanders fans. This...

By Kristy Flannery on Feb 25, 2022 10:42 am

On Oct. 2, 1999, New Jersey Devils’ rookie Scott Gomez made his NHL debut at 20-year-old. He became the first Alaska-born NHL player. At that time Double Jeopardy and American...

By Tom Castro on Feb 24, 2022 03:40 pm

Alexei Kovalev’s place in New York Rangers history is secure. The Russian forward with the infectious, boyish smile and the prodigious talent will never be forgotten by a fanbase who...

By Paul Quinney on Feb 24, 2022 03:30 pm

Mike Vernon played his first game with the Calgary Flames on Dec. 12, 1982, against the Detroit Red Wings. It was an utter disaster. The 19-year-old goaltender gave up six...

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