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.
Author's Posts
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs
November 3rd, 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 Leaf Gardens. It was the only game on the National Hockey League schedule. Over 15,800 fans, largest at the Gardens since 1946, took in the match. Big M Scores Goal of...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bruins Hand Hawks First Loss
November 2nd, 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 for Chicago this season. For the Bruins it was their second win against three losses and a tie. Martin’s Goal Disputed Wayne Connelly put Boston up 1-0 after five...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Bomb Bruins
October 31st, 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. It was the only game on the National Hockey League schedule, capping off a light weekend on which only three games were played. Saturday night, the Bruins came from a 3-1...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Henderson Nets 4 for Wings
October 28th, 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 5-3 at the Olympia in Detroit. It was the only game on the NHL schedule. Rangers Led Early Early in the contest, it appeared that the Wings would drop their fifth...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Finally Win a Game
October 27th, 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 Red Wings 3-2 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. The other game saw the Chicago Black Hawks invade the Forum in Montreal and upset the Canadiens 5-3. Shack Nets...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout
October 26th, 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 salary of $35,000 laden with bonuses that could make his final haul closer to $50,000. Mahovlich negotiated the pact with Leafs assistant...
