Tony Esposito

This Day in Hockey History – March 26, 1980 – Tony O’s Great Eight

There is a mystique that surrounds goaltenders. Many hockey observers wonder what makes a player elect to have pucks shot at him and...

This Day in Hockey History – October 15, 1983 – More to Score

The goals came so quickly, the commentators could hardly keep up and the goalies certainly didn’t. On October 15, 1983, the...

This Day in Hockey History – May 8, 1973 – Defense Drops Under Offense Onslaught

In the worst kind of goalie battle, the opponents seemingly competed for letting in the most shots. By the end of Game...

This Day in Hockey History – April 1, 1980 – Liut 30 for 30

During the 1979-80 season, goalie Mike Liut may have been playing for the St. Louis Blues, but he wasn’t singing the blues....

This Day in Hockey History – October 25, 1969 – Tony “O” Esposito Keeps it 0

During his very first full season in the NHL, goaltender Tony Esposito gained a reputation for shutouts. Fifteen times he closed his net...

Blackhawks Challenge Blues, Tie Series With Road Win

(Photo: SportsnetCanada Youtube) With a 3-2 win Friday night, the Blackhawks will head back to Chicago tied 1-1 in their best-of-seven series against...

The Goalie Mask Stops Here

Some are meant to scare. Others are made to show their owner's deepest thoughts. No matter what the owner is thinking, we will never...