Coolest Old School Goalie Masks & Best Devils Without Cups
Also, some "Today in Hockey History", Penguins players and their unique numbers, and more.
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Forgotten St. Louis Blues: Martin Brodeur
Feb. 25, 2024, Matthew Zator (Premium THW Substack Content)
The Hall of Famer and New Jersey Devils legendary goaltender finished his career with a seven-game stint in St. Louis.
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 28
Feb. 28 is far from the busiest date in National Hockey League history, but it has given us some great memories, especially for fans in the Big Apple. Also, this date was important to one of the greatest European players to ever skate in the league. The THW time machine is warmed up and ready to take a look back at the best moments from this day.
The 10 Coolest Old School NHL Goalie Masks
The goalie mask is one of the most interesting pieces of equipment in all of sports. It allows for personality to show, which hasn’t always been promoted in sport – especially in hockey. The modern goaltender’s mask is a blank canvas and has led to some incredible helmets such as Curtis Joseph’s “Cujo” mask and Ed Belfour’s “Eagle” mask.
3 Best Devils to Never Win a Stanley Cup
After being spoiled for over a decade, the New Jersey Devils and their fanbase haven’t experienced winning a Stanley Cup championship since 2003. New Jersey earned its third Cup in less than 10 years during 2002-03, and it seemed that the Devils were on top of the hockey universe and on pace to collect at least one more ring before an all-time great such as defenseman Scott Stevens retired.
Today in Hockey History: Feb. 27
Two of the most legendary players to ever play in the National Hockey League were traded on this date. Also, Feb. 27 was a very special date in the city of Chicago as well as during the entire decade of the 1980s. Let’s take our daily trip back in time and relive all the best moments this has given us over the years.
They Wore it Once: Penguins Players and Their Unique Numbers
In the storied history of the Pittsburgh Penguins, 775 different players have played in at least one game, and to play in the NHL you have to have a number on your sweater. Some numbers are more common than others; the No. 23 has 35 names attached to it. Some numbers, however, have only been worn by a single player.