It is with great sadness that the Montreal Canadiens organization mourns the passing of Elmer Lach at the age of 97. READ MORE
Tag: Maurice Richard
LWOS Tribute to Mr. Jean Beliveau
It’s been ten days since the world lost a one-of-a-kind man and the after-world gained an angel. Smiling while standing tall over us for 83 years, Mr. Jean Beliveau will now smile over us for eternity. One of the greatest men to ever play a professional sport perished last Tuesday and his passing has deeply […] READ MORE
Jean Beliveau Passes Away
It is with great regret here at Last Word On Sports that we have learned that Montreal Canadiens legend Jean Beliveau has passed away. He was 83 years old. Beliveau, or as he was affectionately known Le Gros Bill, played for the Montreal Canadiens for eighteen full seasons, with two call ups prior to breaking […] READ MORE
Hockey and Twitter in Another Era
Hockey fans and social media go hand in hand. We all have tweeted during games, whether giving play by play analysis or just stating our opinions on anything hockey related. I guess the same could be said for any topic or sport, but when it involves hockey, you know it’s about to get heated really […] READ MORE
The Top Ten NHL Players Of All Time
We at LWOS are always on the hunt for the most relevant, interesting infographics to give our regular readers. Today we present you a fantastic infographic prepared by our friends at Tucker Hockey that discusses the top 10 NHL players of all time. If you want a bigger version of the graphic, just click on it. Enjoy! […] READ MORE
Memory Lane – Hockey Hall of Fame Exemption Rule
The Hockey Hall of Fame is a cherished enshrinement that professional athletes who lead in their profession of hockey will quietly begin to pay attention to as their careers near the end. Children playing road hockey in neighborhoods around the world are not playing for the Hall of Fame, they’re playing for that elusive Stanley […] READ MORE
4 Injuries Hockey Players try to Avoid
So lately I have been studying hockey injuries and looking over many, and I mean more than 100 different NHL injuries. I decided to share what I believe are the top five injuries that no hockey player would want to suffer from. Yes, sports injuries are inevitable and every player receives at least one injury […] READ MORE
Three Stars: All-Time Greats of Northeast Division Teams
Welcome back to Peculiar Side of Sports. Every so often something in sports perplexes me, and I just hate not knowing something. So, I do what any normal, sane sports fan does – I search ad nausea for the answer by any means necessary. The good news is that I take all my hard work and relay […] READ MORE
What does the "C" and "H" on the Habs Jerseys Really Stand For?
A look at the meaning behind the C and H on Habs jerseys. Les Canadiens de Montreal are one of those franchises that almost transcend their sport. READ MORE