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Meet the Twins: The Rare Occurrence of NHL Players with the Same DNA
In the 1991-92 and 1992-93 Upper Deck high series, the company featured NHL brother combinations in a small insert set to the main set. Brothers playing in the NHL is a fairly common occurrence; twins playing in the NHL is another matter altogether. A quick Google search shows that one in every 250 pregnancies results in a natural occurrence of twins, with an increase in odds in instances where in vitro fertilization is used for conception. Keeping this in mind, it seems the
Dec 23, 20256 min read
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One goal wonders: who has the most games played while scoring one goal with a single franchise
This post took me down an odd rabbit hole when it comes to statistics. After researching Brent Thompson, I wanted to find out which NHL...
Jul 4, 20257 min read
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90s era expansion goalies: the good, the bad, and the confusing
Arguably the most important position in the game, obtaining a franchise goalie is an integral part of a team's success. The six expansion...
Jun 15, 20258 min read
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Reliving the glory of the 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 1993 Stanley Cup playoffs are often called the greatest playoffs in NHL history. At this website we are partial to the 1990s NHL, but...
May 24, 20257 min read
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Spring in Canada = Memorial Cup Fever
The Memorial Cup is awarded annually to the top junior hockey team in Canada, with the league champions from the Ontario Hockey League...
Apr 27, 20258 min read
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Young Guns Part 1: The Beginning
Rookie cards are arguably the most valuable cards to collect in the hobby. I'm not 100% sure why, but there is something about getting...
Mar 30, 20259 min read
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...because no one remembers number two.
āIām glad I got drafted first, because no one remembers number two.ā These immortal words are attributed to Alexandre Daigle, the first...
Mar 15, 20258 min read
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Nicknames, they were just plain better in the 90s
Nicknames are one of the best things about sports. If you will allow me an 'old man yells at cloud' moment, I'd like to state that...
Feb 8, 20258 min read
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Undrafted and unashamed: the top undrafted players of the 1990s
Being selected by a team during the NHL Entry Draft is a great step towards playing in the NHL; however, being drafted is no guarantee...
Jan 15, 202510 min read
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1990s Canada WJC captains - from Lindros to Tully
With the World Junior Championship starting later this month, and in recognition of one of this post's featured players Troy Murray (who...
Dec 18, 202410 min read
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Top line to front office: How successful are the 1990s top scorers in the boardroom?
In honour of Brendan Shanahan, who finished 19th in scoring in the 1990s, I wanted to see how NHL stars from the decade fared in their...
Nov 3, 20248 min read
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NHL WAGs (wives and girlfriends) - how do they stack up?
The emphasis on professional athletes' significant others, also known as WAGS (wives and girlfriends) has hit an all-time hit thanks to...
Oct 3, 20249 min read
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Miracles Happen - But What Happens After? The NHL Story of the 1980 US Olympic Team.
It has been 44 years since the Miracle on Ice took place at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Even the most casual hockey can is well versed in...
Jul 14, 20249 min read
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What goes around comes around: free agency in the early 1990s
526 - Louie DeBrusk As part of the dismantling of the Oilers dynasty, Edmonton traded Mark Messier to the New York Rangers for DeBrusk,...
May 19, 20249 min read
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The 'last dance' for the Edmonton Oilers, and Soviet hockey
The late 1980s represented the 'last dances' for two dynasties - the Edmonton Oilers and the Soviet Union. After winning four Stanley...
Apr 22, 20248 min read
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Muller for Richer, a rare, mutually beneficial trade
As this journey through hockey history winds its way into the 'high series' of 1991-92 Upper Deck, we are beginning to encounter players...
Mar 27, 20247 min read
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From Wheels to Ice: NHL Players with Roller Hockey Roots
If you were alive in the 1990s, you will remember the phenomenon that was inline skating, aka Rollerblading. No one was immune to its...
Jan 2, 20248 min read
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Sin Bin Legends: Top 5 NHL Players for Career Playoff Penalty Minutes
With the group of players featured in this blog post it was hard to come up with a unifying thread for the introduction piece. As a...
Dec 21, 20238 min read
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Re-selecting the 1985 entry draft
It is a popular thing for hockey writers to do - take an Entry Draft from the past, and re-select the players based on years of...
Dec 2, 20238 min read
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The 1990s: when even 1st round picks weren't untouchable
In modern times, many teams have a franchise player that is 'untouchable', meaning they won't be traded for anything. Often these players...
Sep 18, 202310 min read
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