There have been many great head coaches that have graced the sidelines of the National Hockey League. However, few of them had coach Joel Quenneville’s success. Affectionately called “Coach Q,” Joel Quenneville’s career as a player and coach in the NHL has spanned 5 decades. Joel Quenneville was the 21st pick in the 1978 NHL Entry Draft. Quenneville’s primary …
The Biggest Comebacks in NHL History
Ice hockey is one of the most exciting sports around, with most games generating goals, action, and a degree of controversy. What are the NHL games that have become legendary because one team has fought back to achieve a comeback win against the odds? Here are some inspirational stories to remember if you are engaging in NHL betting next season. …
Wayne Gretzky – YesterYears Player
Sports Team History has a new series called “YesterYears” which will look at past sporting legends, coaches, and teams. This series will analyze different sports’ greatest players, their coaches, and the dynasty teams. It is not common for a sportsman to be unanimously considered the GOAT in their professional sport, but by the time Wayne Gretzky was retiring, he held …
St. Louis Blues Team History
1967 1977 1983 1994 2005 2019 St. Louis Blues Team Formation The Blues were one of the six teams added to the NHL in the 1967 expansion, along with the Minnesota North Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and California Seals. St. Louis was the last of the six expansion teams to gain entry into the league, chosen …
NHL Team History
NHL Team History The National Hockey League (NHL) has a rich history, filled with fascinating stories of triumph, rivalry, and the evolution of the game. From the league’s inception in 1917 to the present day, each NHL team has its own unique tale to tell. Let’s take a journey through time and explore the history of a few notable NHL …