This article was originally written in August, 2015. Updated in 2020. In 2005-06, a 25-year-old native of Moose Factory, Ontario, one of the most northern settlements in the Province located at the base of Hudson Bay, shattered expectations and won the Rocket Richard Trophy as the NHL’s leading goal scorer. Four year later, he had … Read more
Rishabh Pant has time and again proven why he is regarded as one of the finest wicketkeeper-batters in Test cricket history by scoring important runs in home as well as foreign conditions. During the ongoing Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, the Delhi cricketer has slammed two centuries and one half century, amassing 416 runs in five innings. Former … Read more
For three and a half weeks last summer, during the most pivotal time of year with respect to negotiations between players and teams, the Edmonton Oilers were without a permanent general manager (GM). The contract of Edmonton’s previous GM Ken Holland expired on July 1, and it would not be until July 24 that the … Read more
We’ve all heard the saying, “You can’t move forward if you’re always looking back”. This rings true for the Detroit Red Wings organization when you refer to the mishap that occurred during the 2018 NHL Draft in Dallas, Texas. The majority of the hockey world was stunned when they saw top goal-scoring prospect Filip Zadina still … Read more
The NHL has a long and storied existence. Legendary teams, lines and players serve as a reminder of days gone by while today’s players continue to forge the legacy left behind by the pioneers of our beloved game. Like any legendary player, their contributions to the record books survive the test of time. Whether they … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1916 – For the second time in three days, the Braves’ Ed Konetchy records the only hit in a game as Giants pitcher Rube Benton tosses a one-hitter. 1951 – The Braves score eight runs in the seventh and seven runs in the eighth to beat up the Giants 19-7 in manager … Read more
Braves Franchise History 1914: In Boston, the Giants hammer the Braves for 27 hits, winning 8-4 and 10-4, and put Boston back in the cellar. Boston had moved into seventh place with yesterday’s win over New York. Christy Mathewson wins the opener over Lefty Tyler, and Art Fromme wraps up the nitecap. 1935: Lloyd Waner … Read more
This article was originally published in April 2012. With the Florida Panthers having a lot of recent success, a new generation of fans is getting to experience one of the best traditions in hockey. For older Panthers fans, the return of the rats to South Florida is a sight for sore eyes and leads them … Read more
“I’ve been pretty snake bitten. I’ve had a lot of shots, and for one finally to go in, in that moment, I feel like that’s how it always goes. It felt really good. And obviously it’s a massive goal for the team,” said Sasson. “When we get a lead in the third, we’re a really … Read more
June 4 saw one of the greatest hockey players ever to take the ice put an end to his legendary career. In addition, there was plenty of National Hockey League playoff drama with memories in D.C., Denver, and New York City. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us on our … Read more