Category: The Hockey Maven
Hec Kilrea was Stanley Cup champion, World War II hero
U.S. ArmyLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler turns back the calendar to 1943 and the heroic exploits of a former NHL star who became a multi-decorated...
Read moreSam LoPresti faced 83 shots in 1941 game for Black Hawks
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly column for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler shares the story of goalie Sam LoPresti, who once faced 83 shots in an NHL game
Read moreMadison Square Garden set standard for NHL arenas in 1926
Thomas DugganLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler zeroes in on the construction of a massive new arena which would have a significant effect on the growth o...
Read moreGretzky nearly became teammates with Gordie Howe in 1978
The Hockey MavenLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers every Wednesday.This week, Fischler reveals how Wayne Gretzky came very close to becoming Gordie Howe's linemate with the New England Whaler...
Read moreRollins trade to Black Hawks among those reaching milestone anniversary
Stan FischlerLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.This week Fischler presents a hat trick of unusual NHL trades, each celebrating a meaningful anniversary in 2022, including o...
Read moreBlack Hawks made two postseason runs 15 years apart with unique coaches
The Hockey MavenLegendary hockey reporter Stan Fischler writes a weekly scrapbook for NHL.com. Fischler, known as "The Hockey Maven," shares his humor and insight with readers each Wednesday.With the Stanley Cup Playoffs underway, Fischler focuses on two unique Chicago Black Hawks teams that made surprising postsea...
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