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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.

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bob Baun to Rangers?

Rick Cole | October 14, 2015

Whispers out of New York and Toronto over the past two days have the Maple Leafs and Rangers discussing a possible trade that would send disgruntled Toronto defenseman Bobby Baun…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: All-Stars Name Roster

Rick Cole | October 13, 2015

The roster for the National Hockey League All-Stars has been finalized with the naming of 11 players to augment the 12-man first and second teams chosen last spring. The game,…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Blank Leafs; Baun Quits

Rick Cole | October 11, 2015

Things couldn’t get much worse for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager – coach Punch Imlach these days. His club put on a completely punchless performance last evening as they were…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Howie Young’s Biggest Battle

Rick Cole | October 10, 2015

Howie Young, better known as Puck’s Bad Boy, believes he’s finally straightened out his life and is on a trail leading to a comeback. Not a National Hockey League comeback,…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 OHA Season Preview

Rick Cole | October 9, 2015

The Ontario Hockey Association Junior A Series, the top Junior A league in the country, is ready to kick off their 1965-66 season. Here is a look at the teams…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Late NHL Start Avoids World Series

Rick Cole | October 7, 2015

The National Hockey League knows that at some time during its season it must compete with baseball for the attention the paying sports fan. The bigwigs at the league off…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: AHL Club Tops Leafs

Rick Cole | October 6, 2015

If Toronto Maple Leafs coach and general manager Punch Imlach was unhappy with his team’s performance on the weekend, today he must be absolutely apoplectic. Imlach’s Maple Leafs were defeated…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Suitcase Smith Just Wants to Settle Down

Rick Cole | October 4, 2015

He’s just 21 years old and he’s already seen more of North America than most young men his age. No, he’s not a traveling salesman, nor is he a wandering ne’er-do-well,…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: B.C. Premier Backs NHL Bid

Rick Cole | October 2, 2015

While yesterday was not a headline-grabbing sort of day around the hockey world, there was no shortage of news and notes emanating from NHL training camps. Among the more interesting…

Categories Canucks History, Hockey History, Vancouver Canucks

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Rip Rangers in 1st Exhibition Tilt

Rick Cole | October 1, 2015

The National Hockey League exhibition season got underway last night in Peterborough, Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the New York Rangers and lambasted the Broadway Blues by a…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull Relents, Rejoins Hawks

Rick Cole | September 30, 2015

Superstar Bobby Hull ended his brief walkout from the Chicago Black Hawks late yesterday. Hull’s return to the fold ended a brief three-day boycott of the Black Hawks’ training camp.…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull Bolts Hawks Camp

Rick Cole | September 29, 2015

Superstar left wing Bobby has left the Chicago Black Hawks training camp and no one knows when he might return. Hull left the Chicago training facility on Saturday when his…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History
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