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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 – Weary Leafs Down Hawks

Rick Cole | November 27, 2014

The National Hockey League had a full slate of three games for the U.S. Thanksgiving evening and all contests produced some very interesting results. In Chicago, a travel-weary Toronto Maple…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Sawchuk Finally Loses

Rick Cole | November 26, 2014

Toronto Maple Leafs goaltender Terry Sawchuk finally tasted defeat last night, as he was on the short end of a 6-3 pasting by the New York Rangers before a crowd…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Tulsa Players in Hot Water

Rick Cole | November 25, 2014

(Author’s note – I wish to send my condolences to the family and friends of Pat Quinn, one of my all-time favourite coaches.  Very early in my daughter’s television career, he…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bob Baun, One Tough Hombre

Rick Cole | November 24, 2014

A quiet news day in hockey gives us a chance to have a look at one of hockey’s toughest men – Bob Baun, the hard-hitting defenceman of the Toronto Maple…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hawks Hammer Habs

Rick Cole | November 23, 2014

Eric Nesterenko was the unlikely scoring hero as he led the Chicago Black Hawks to a lopsided 6-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in one of three National Hockey League…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Sawchuk Unbeaten as a Leaf

Rick Cole | November 22, 2014

Terry Sawchuk, claimed for the bargain-basement price of $20,000 from Detroit last summer in the league draft, continues to prove to be one of Punch Imlach’s most astute acquisitions as he shut…

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50 Years Ago in Hockey – Kids’ Hockey Inquiry Likely?

Rick Cole | November 21, 2014

With no games being played once again in the National Hockey League last night, and NHL teams keeping to themselves with nothing to report, it was left to other sources…

Categories Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – News & Notes

Rick Cole | November 20, 2014

With no NHL games on tap last evening, we look at some news and notes around the world of puck. Lacroix haunts Jr. Habs Andre Lacroix, a smallish centre with…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Pulford’s Pair Leads Leafs

Rick Cole | November 19, 2014

The Toronto Maple Leafs reclaimed third place in the National Hockey League standings last night as they downed the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.  In the…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Gilbert Powers Rangers Past Wings

Rick Cole | November 18, 2014

In the only National Hockey League game played last night, Rod Gilbert scored the winning goal as the New York Rangers edged the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 at Olympia Stadium…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Blake Law Suit Settled

Rick Cole | November 17, 2014

With no games to report on from last night, we have a potpourri of news items from around the world of hockey.  Lawsuits, mysterious ailments and individual accomplishments are making…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Red-hot Red Wings Whip Rangers

Rick Cole | November 16, 2014

A busy Sunday evening  in the NHL as a full slate of three games was played.  The Detroit Red Wings maintained their hold on first place with a 6-2 pasting of…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Uncategorized
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