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Rick Cole

Retired police detective, involved in hockey at all levels for over 50 years. Member of Society for International Hockey Research and presently a video analyst for the leader in advanced hockey analytics (we work exclusively for 2 NHL clubs, and provide advice on an ad hoc basis to many other clients). Currently the Assistant General Manager for the Pelham Pirates of the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League. Previously owned the Faceoff computer hockey simulation and also provided all player ratings for the EA Sports series of NHL computer games from the late 90's into the mid 2000's.

1967 NHL Expansion

Rick Cole | June 6, 2024

June 6, 1967. If you are an old-time hockey fan, or a purist, that date is a day of infamy. If you are of the more modern generation, you likely…

Categories Hockey History, NHL Expansion

Remembering Gus Mortson

Rick Cole | November 30, 2017

Gus Mortson, the man they called “Old Hardrock” (as much for his playing style as for his origins in Northern Ontario mining country) was known as one of the toughest…

Categories Hockey History, Player Profiles

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Cheevers Haunts Leafs

Rick Cole | November 11, 2016

Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalkeeper Gerry Cheevers, now trying to win a regular job with the Boston Bruins, took a giant step in that direction last night. He stopped everything…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Sawchuk Stymies Habs

Rick Cole | November 10, 2016

Red Burnett of the Toronto Star put it best: Terry Sawchuk’s goaltending is to the Toronto Maple Leafs what Sandy Koufax’s pitching was to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The veteran…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hodge Leads Hawks Past Rangers

Rick Cole | November 9, 2016

Young right winger Ken Hodge scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Chicago Black Hawks to a 3-1 win over the New York Rangers in the only…

Categories Blackhawks History, Hockey History, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Whip Wobbly Habs

Rick Cole | November 7, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings hung the worst beating of the season on the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Olympia in Detroit. Roger Crozier made 22 saves for the shutout…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Campbell – No OT for NHL

Rick Cole | November 5, 2016

Every year about this time fans and pundits begin their annual assessments of what’s wrong with hockey’s major league. This season, as has been the case often in recent times, the…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Fit to be Tied by Howe’s Miss

Rick Cole | November 4, 2016

Gordie Howe missed an empty net with 28 seconds to play so his Detroit Red Wings had to settle for a 2-2 tie with the Toronto Maple Leafs last night. In…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs

Rick Cole | November 3, 2016

Toronto Maple Leafs scored two first-period goals against the Montreal Canadiens last night but couldn’t hang on and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Habs at Maple…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bruins Hand Hawks First Loss

Rick Cole | November 2, 2016

John McKenzie’s third goal of the season was the winner as the Boston Bruins edged the Chicago Black Hawks 3-2 last night at Chicago Stadium. It was the first loss…

Categories Blackhawks History, Bruins History, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Bomb Bruins

Rick Cole | October 31, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings gained a measure of revenge for their 6-2 opening night loss to the Boston Bruins by bombing Boston 8-1 at the Olympia in Detroit last night.…

Categories Bruins History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Henderson Nets 4 for Wings

Rick Cole | October 28, 2016

Paul Henderson scored four goals last night to lead the Detroit Red Wings to their first win of this National Hockey League season. Red Wings downed the New York Rangers…

Categories Hockey History, Red Wings History
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