You've probably watched your fair share of NHL games, but imagine being there for the very first one. December 19, 1917, at the Westmount Arena in Montreal. There were four teams, one new league, and absolutely no idea what they were about to create. That inaugural game between
The story behind how a colonial legend became an NHL identity is darker and more fascinating than any game-winning goal.
You've probably heard "light the lamp" as a way to talk about scoring a goal in hockey.The story behind hockey's most visual phrase goes back to 1937 when hockey fans had problems knowing if a goal was actually scored. The Problem: Chaos in
No matter how many hockey games you have watched, "sudden death" overtime still gives you chills. That moment the extra period starts you know someone's season is about to end in heartbreak while another team celebrates like they just won the lottery. Every hockey fan understands
A “hat trick” is one of hockey’s most celebrated achievements. When a player scores three goals in a single game, hats rain down from the stands in a joyous, time-honored ritual. But where did this quirky, evocative phrase come from and how did it become so firmly woven into
You know that feeling when you hear "hat trick" and your mind instantly goes to hats flying from the stands? Or when you hear the phrase "light the lamp" and you can practically hear the goal horn? That's the soundtrack of hockey right there.