Paul Kariya & Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
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In today’s edition, we have a few “Today in Hockey History” posts, looking back at Paul Kariya’s Mighty Ducks career, the best goalies of the 1990s, teams that have never won the Cup, and more.
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Today in Hockey History: Oct. 16
The NHL changed forever on this date when one of its most legendary players took to the ice for the first time. Speaking of firsts, there were plenty of memorable events to happen for the first time, as well as some goaltending greats doing what they did best. So, let’s start our daily journey back in time and revisit all the great moments Oct. 16 has given us.
Paul Kariya – The Original Mighty Duck
Paul Kariya was a young phenom, the face of a young franchise. He was given lofty expectations and broke into the league around the same time as two other comparable Hall of Fame players, Pavel Bure and Eric Lindros. He was a solid all-around player and a statesman for the sport of hockey.
His career was marred by concussions and without meaning to, he’s been connected with the awareness of concussions and post-concussion syndrome from hockey ever since his retirement.
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 15
The greatest player in the history of the National Hockey League took his place at the top of the scoring list on this date. Plus, if you wore a hat to a game on Oct. 15, there is an excellent chance you threw it on the ice before the end of the night. It’s time for our daily trip back through the years to relive all the best moments this date has to offer.
Best NHL Goalies of the 1990s
The 1990s was an amazing decade of growth and excitement for the National Hockey League. With the European influence on the game leading to a faster, more wide-open style of play, the goaltenders had to make plenty of adjustments. The decade had no shortage of great netminders, including some of the greatest to ever play the position.
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 14
Oct. 14 is a very important date in NHL history as its greatest player lit the lamp for the first time. Also, three expansion teams found the win column for the first time, and plenty of personal milestones were reached by both players and coaches. The THW time machine is fired up and ready to take us back through the decades to relive all the best memories.
11 NHL Teams Without a Stanley Cup
by Brandon Share-Cohen
Winning in the NHL is anything but easy. When considering how hard it is to win each individual battle within the game while also trying to come out ahead in the games themselves over the course of a season, the difficulty level increases exponentially.
This is why winning a Stanley Cup is something that has eluded so many franchises in the NHL. Only one team can win, and for teams that come close and ultimately lose, there’s no guarantee they’ll ever get the opportunity again. It’s a fickle endeavor, but it’s one that fans of the sport love. Here now are the many NHL teams that have never won the Stanley Cup.