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Today in Hockey History: March 27One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. Also, a legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension is handed down. Finally, we take a look at all the firsts that occurred on this date throughout the years. Bourque Loved Playing on March 27 Ray Bourque had many … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 27

Today in Hockey History: March 27One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. Also, a legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension is handed down. Finally, we take a look at all the firsts that occurred on this date throughout the years. Bourque Loved Playing on March 27 Ray Bourque had many … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 27

Today in Hockey History: March 27One of the greatest defensemen to ever play in the National Hockey League had a handful of big moments on March 27. Also, a legendary run began in Vancouver after a suspension is handed down. Finally, we take a look at all the firsts that occurred on this date throughout the years. Bourque Loved Playing on March 27 Ray Bourque had many … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 27

Today in Hockey History: March 26One of the greatest goaltenders to ever play the game set a record that will likely never be broken on this date. A hockey legend won his first and only scoring title and an American-born player scored 100 points for the first time in National Hockey League history. Tony O Sets the Bar High Tony Esposito was one of the best goaltenders of … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 26

Today in Hockey History: March 25Today’s date is one of firsts throughout National Hockey League history. It has given plenty of new marks in both the regular season and in the Stanley Cup Playoffs over the decades. Gretzky Does the Unthinkable On March 25, 1982, Wayne Gretzky accomplished something many thought could never be done; score 200 points in a season. He … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 25

Today in Hockey History: March 24Today’s trip through the history of the game takes to some of the most storied cities in the National Hockey League. We will make stops in Detroit, Montreal, Chicago and Pittsburgh where there has been plenty of winning over the decades. Plus, if you are a fan of shutouts, then March 24 is a good day for you. Motown March Madness The … [Read more...] about Today in Hockey History: March 24

The Grind Line: Best Red Wings Game Moments of 2019-20What’s The Grind Line? Apart from the once-famous line of Kris Draper, Kirk Maltby, and either Joe Kocur or Darren McCarty, The Grind Line is also The Hockey Writers’ weekly column about the Detroit Red Wings. Rachel Anderson, Tony Wolak, Tim Neral, and Raymond Harrison are the muckers who makeup THW’s forechecking unit and … [Read more...] about The Grind Line: Best Red Wings Game Moments of 2019-20

Red Wings: Projecting the 2020-21 Roster – Version 1.0While the Detroit Red Wings wait to hear what happens next with this season, we can look forward to the offseason and beyond.  They already locked down last-place overall and a top-four pick in the upcoming draft. Plus, Steve Yzerman has had (mostly) a full season to evaluate the organization. Could change be … [Read more...] about Red Wings: Projecting the 2020-21 Roster – Version 1.0

Grading the Red Wings’ Rumored Alternate Jersey DesignAny time the Detroit Red Wings are rumored to have a specialty uniform in the works, the response is more or less the same: just don’t add any black. The team’s jersey has been roughly the same since 1961, and the design they wore for nearly 30 years before that wasn’t much different, either.  When outdoor events … [Read more...] about Grading the Red Wings’ Rumored Alternate Jersey Design