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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: Hurt Habs Hope for Healthy Return

Rick Cole | September 28, 2015

Two members of the Montreal Canadiens who suffered major leg injuries last season are hoping to make successful returns when the Habs’ season opens on October 24. And the man…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

50 Years Ago in Hockey: There’s Only One 20-Year Man (For Now)

Rick Cole | September 27, 2015

Throughout the annals of National Hockey League history, only one man has lasted for 20 seasons at the big-league level. This season two men, Gordie Howe and Bill Gadsby, will…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Punch Imlach

Rick Cole | September 25, 2015

There is probably no more controversial figure among NHL coaches than Punch Imlach of the Toronto Maple Leafs. It seems, that when it comes to the bombastic Toronto coach and…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Red Sullivan

Rick Cole | September 23, 2015

While most of the NHL coaches we have talked about in this series are firmly ensconced in their positions, such is not the case with New York Rangers bench boss…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Toe Blake

Rick Cole | September 22, 2015

He’s back. After guiding the Montreal Canadiens to their sixth Stanley Cup under his tutelage last spring, the club’s first since 1960, rumours were rampant over the summer that coach Hector…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Sid Abel

Rick Cole | September 20, 2015

Sid Abel, or “Old Bootnose” as he is known to his National Hockey League contemporaries, is one of two men who hold the dual role of general manager and coach…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Training Camp Notes – Crozier a Lightweight

Rick Cole | September 19, 2015

  News and notes from around National Hockey League training camps. Crozier’s Illness Makes Him a Lightweight Roger Crozier, the slightly built Detroit Red Wings goaltender whose spectacular rookie season…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Expansion, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Billy Reay

Rick Cole | September 18, 2015

The second in our series of NHL coach profiles takes a look at Billy Reay, the man behind the bench of the Chicago Black Hawks. The 47-year-old Winnipeg native took…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: September News & Notes

Rick Cole | September 14, 2015

Some hockey news and notes from early September with training camps getting set to open. Leaf Season Ticket Holders Upset Dick Beddoes of the Toronto Globe and Mail reports that…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Milt Schmidt

Rick Cole | September 13, 2015

(Author’s note: Milt Schmidt, now 97 years old, is the oldest living NHL player.  He is truly a treasure, and is one of the most beloved Bruins of all time.)…

Categories Boston Bruins, Bruins History, Commentary, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Back for Another Season!

Rick Cole | September 12, 2015

With Labour Day having come and gone and NHL training camps just around the corner, our daily glimpses into hockey’s glorious past are about to begin in earnest once again.…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Vancouver Edges Closer to NHL Team

Rick Cole | August 27, 2015

Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson has given a huge boost to the city of Vancouver’s hopes of obtaining a National Hockey League franchise. Mr. Pearson announced that he has pledged…

Categories Canucks History, Commentary, Hockey History, NHL Expansion
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