THW's Hockey History

THW's Hockey History for 10/01/2022

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10/01/2022 edition:

By Dylan Rudolph on Sep 30, 2022 12:03 pm

Players and even franchises come and go, oft-forgotten to the pages of history, but some remain in legend and folklore. Though the Hartford Whalers were a struggling franchise for much...

By THW Archives on Sep 30, 2022 11:59 am

The National Hockey League was founded on November 26, 1917. Over the league’s 100 years, countless players have left indelible marks on the game. Names like, Morenz, Shore, Richard, Howe,...

By Jeremy King on Sep 30, 2022 11:55 am

Public opinion of the Phil Kessel trade has swung back and forth dramatically over the years. Dealing a 22-year-old potential superstar, fresh off of a 36-goal season, initially received a...

By Max Nason on Sep 29, 2022 02:39 pm

Dating back to 1967, when the NHL saw its first expansion, the Philadelphia Flyers have had one of the most iconic uniforms in hockey. As one of the only teams...

By Stephen Ground on Sep 29, 2022 02:34 pm

The poet John Donne famously wrote, “no man is an island unto itself.” But he wrote that in 1623, long before the game of hockey was invented. Had he survived...

By Matthew Zator on Sep 29, 2022 02:30 pm

Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they...

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