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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: Leafs Finally Win a Game

Rick Cole | October 27, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs won their first game of the young National Hockey League season last night in one of two scheduled league games. The Leafs edged the struggling Detroit…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout

Rick Cole | October 26, 2016

Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs “Big M”, ended his holdout yesterday by signing his 1966-67 contract. While terms were not officially released, it is believed Mahovlich signed for a base…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Very Busy Hockey Weekend

Rick Cole | October 24, 2016

It was a very busy weekend in the fledgling 1966-67 hockey season. The National Hockey League saw a full slate of six games, While seven games were played in the…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener

Rick Cole | October 23, 2016

Chicago Black Hawks won their second straight game of the young National Hockey League season last night. It came at the expense of the Detroit Red Wings, who were hoping…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: AHL Barons Rout Rochester

Rick Cole | October 22, 2016

On a quiet night in the hockey world, the American Hockey League Cleveland Barons took their measure of rival Rochester Americans right in their own building. The Barons handed the…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Brewer to be Reinstated as Amateur?

Rick Cole | October 21, 2016

It would appear that the chances are good for former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Carl Brewer to successfully realize his quest to be reinstated as an amateur. The National Hockey…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: How Will NHL Teams Fare in 50th Season?

Rick Cole | October 20, 2016

As promised yesterday, here is our preview of the National Hockey League teams for 1966-67. As the National Hockey League embarks on its 50th season we surveyed a number of…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big Guns Power Hawks, Bruins

Rick Cole | October 20, 2016

The Chicago Black Hawks and Boston Bruins were winners as the National Hockey League opened its 50th season on two fronts last night. Bobby Hull and Stan Mikita scored two…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL’s 50th Season Starts Tonight!

Rick Cole | October 19, 2016

Hello everyone and welcome back to 50 Years Ago in Hockey. As we have for the past two hockey seasons, we’ll once again we’ll be providing a look back at…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Win Stanley Cup in OT

Rick Cole | May 6, 2016

A controversial goal by Henri Richard in overtime gave the Montreal Canadiens a 3-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings and the 1966 Stanley Cup. Richard bunted a puck past…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Canadiens Crush Wings in Game Five

Rick Cole | May 4, 2016

Montreal Canadiens are one win away from their second straight Stanley Cup after they drubbed the Detroit Red Wings 5-1 last night in Montreal. It was an all-round team effort…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Stanley Cup Final All Even

Rick Cole | May 2, 2016

Ralph Backstrom’s goal with seven and a half minutes left in the third period gave the Montreal Canadiens a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings yesterday afternoon in Detroit.…

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