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November 20, 2007
The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.
All theMemories Fit to Print
From the very first issue of The Hockey News – dated Oct. 1, 1947 (at left) – to the 21st-century incarnation of THN, there have been countless stories, features and profiles written by countless correspondents, columnists and contributors. Co-founded by Ken McKenzie and Will Cote 60 years ago, at a cost of $383, THN has been a paper podium for the who’s who of hockey journalists over the years. Here are behind-the-scenes recollections from some of THN’s longest-serving writers and editors. Thanks to them for sharing their off-the-cuff anecdotes; and, thanks to you for 60 great years. BOB DUFF THN contributor since 1983 “The cover of the January, 1987, issue is burned into my mind. The Swift Current Broncos bus on its side, windows smashed, gear strewn about, offering evidence of the carnage.…
BOWER THE BEST OF PUCKSTOPPERS
JOHNNY BOWER Cleveland Barons, Providence Reds Ht. 5-9 Wt. 170 AHL MVPs 3 Bower had a very prosperous pre-NHL career FROM ITS INCEPTION in 1936, the AHL has seen some of the finest players and personalities in the game’s history pass through its ranks. In the case of goaltenders, it often meant an intriguing combination of both. Here are the top netminders in league history: 1. Johnny Bower By the time he became a star in the NHL, Bower was already a legend in the AHL. He played all but two seasons in the league between 1945 and 1958, when he was selected by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the inter-league draft. After lying about his age to enlist in the Canadian army during the Second World War at 15, Bower played for the Cleveland Barons from 1945 to 1953,…
THN’S NET GAINS
JUST LIKE THE MAGAZINE VERSION of The Hockey News, thehockeynews.com has come a long, long way. The new and improved thn.com has everything you’ve come to enjoy in the past – our custom NHL power rankings; Adam Proteau’s ‘Screen Shots’ and mailbag columns; live NHL scoreboard; and, the latest in breaking news – but there’s much more where that came from. Much, much, more. We’ve now got exclusive, daily blog entries – not only from senior writers Mike Brophy and Ken Campbell, but also from longtime NHL fixtures such as Chris Pronger, Mike Milbury and Barry Smith, and young prospects Kyle Turris and James van Riemsdyk – as well as instant analysis of everything the hockey world is talking about, from the experts who cover the game like nobody else can. Brophy also will…
PLAYER OF THE MONTH
GRAB LIFE BY THE HORNS Henrik Zetterberg got off to such a slow start last season, the Detroit Red Wings actually considered calling the authorities to issue an APB. That was a year ago. Now the Wings are considering changing Zetterberg’s nickname to Mr. October. The dynamic left winger topped the NHL scoring parade with 10 goals and 22 points in 13 games as the Red Wings won 10 of their first 13 games to stand atop the league standings. That’s a stark contrast to 2006-07 when Zetterberg was slow getting out of the starter’s gate. The 27-year-old native of Njurunda, Swe., was held off the scoresheet for nine of 12 games last October and had just three points for the month. Poolies across North America were scratching their heads. Zetterberg had a point in…
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