NHL Players Who Played Their Career With One Team & Cool Things About Doan
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", the best player from every NHL team, why Minnesota is the State of Hockey, and more.
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In today’s edition, we have a couple “Today in Hockey History” posts, 10 NHL players that played their entire career with one team, cool things about Shane Doan, why Minnesota is the State of Hockey, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: March 13
March 13 has been an eventful date throughout National Hockey League history. Hall of Famers hit milestones while there was plenty to cheer about in Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Calgary. The THW time machine is gassed up and is ready for its daily journey through the years to relive the best this date has had to offer.
10 NHL Players Who Played Their Entire Career With One Team
Several NHL records define a player’s career, whether those skaters played the most games or collected the most goals, points, and wins. During the 2020-21 season, Patrick Marleau broke one of the NHL’s most iconic records, held by Gordie Howe for 41 years, suiting up for 1,767th game to become the all-time leader in games played.
All-Time Best Player From Every NHL Team
Inside the Hockey Hall of Fame, there’s a large room–a sanctuary–that honors hockey’s most notable players, athletes, builders, and broadcasters. In addition to the Stanley Cup, there are custom-built trophy cases filled with the Vezina, Hart, Art Ross, and Calder Trophies. And, of course, there are portraits and biographical sketches of each inducted member.
Today in Hockey History: March 12
The man known as the “Golden Jet” made numerous memories on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, a handful of impressive streaks were extended, and one best goal-scorers to ever play the game made some recent history. Let’s take our daily trip back in time to relive the best moments that March 12 has given us.
Why Minnesota Is Truly the State of Hockey
The State of Hockey… What does it mean? Where does it come from? It’s hardly a secret that Minnesota has long been a hockey Mecca. The first hockey teams in Minnesota were formed a couple of decades before Henry Ford’s Model T changed the world. The University of Minnesota first organized a hockey team in 1895 and though unsanctioned by the University, played a game against a team from Winnipeg on February 19, 1895.
7 Cool Things About New Maple Leaf Shane Doan
If you are an Arizona Coyotes’ (or formerly Phoenix Coyotes) hockey fan, you are probably well-acquainted with Shane Doan. He’s been a legend in the desert for more than two decades. He’s also known among NHL hockey fans everywhere for his remarkable career and lasting impact on the game.