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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: Seals To Apply for OHA Franchise

Rick Cole | March 23, 2016

The expansion California Seals will apply to the Ontario Hockey Association to establish a Junior A developmental team in Guelph, Ontario. Norman (Bud) Poile, manager of the new team, made that…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History, NHL Expansion

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Near First, Dump Habs

Rick Cole | March 21, 2016

Chicago Black Hawks moved to within one point of first place in the National Hockey League standings by dumping the leading Montreal Canadiens 4-2 last night in Chicago. In the…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Douglas in Hot Water

Rick Cole | March 20, 2016

To say Kent Douglas’ temper got the best of him would be an understatement. The Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman finds himself in hot water with the National Hockey League after…

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

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Home Sweet Home for Red Wings

Rick Cole | March 18, 2016

Some home cooking was just tonic the Detroit Red Wings needed. Returning to their home rink, the Olympia, after a disastrous road trip, the Wings disposed of the Boston Bruins…

Categories Commentary, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Crush Leafs; Gamble Hurt

Rick Cole | March 17, 2016

The Montreal Canadiens crushed the Toronto Maple Leafs 7-2 last night in Toronto in one of three National Hockey League games. In the other two matches, Bobby Hull scored his…

Categories Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens, NHL Expansion

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Expansion Draft Plan “Generous”

Rick Cole | March 16, 2016

With no National Hockey League games scheduled for the last couple of days, we take a swing around the hockey world with lots of news and notes. Expansion Draft Plan…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History, NHL Expansion

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs on Top After Weekend

Rick Cole | March 14, 2016

As the hoopla surrounding Bobby Hull’s record-setting 51st goal subsides, attention now turns to the National Hockey League standings and the race for first place. After the smoke cleared from…

Categories Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens

50 Years Ago in Hockey: FINALLY! Bobby Breaks the Record!!

Rick Cole | March 13, 2016

Finally, four games after he had tied the record he shared for most goals in a single National Hockey League season, Bobby Hull has the mark all to himself. The…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Commentary, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Players Relent – Canada Back In Tourney

Rick Cole | March 11, 2016

After an impassioned plea by Rev. David Bauer, the players on the Canadian national hockey team reconsidered their earlier decision and voted to continue and finish the World Hockey Championship…

Categories Commentary, Hockey History, International Hockey

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Another Whitewash for Gamble

Rick Cole | March 10, 2016

Bruce Gamble, the portly reserve goaltender called up as an emergency fill-in continues to be a revelation for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Last night, his acrobatics and a single goal…

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

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Russians Negotiating with NHL?

Rick Cole | March 9, 2016

Jim Proudfoot of the Toronto Star, reporting from the World Hockey Championships in Yugoslavia, raises the possibility that the Soviet Union is in negotiations with the National Hockey League. The…

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

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Worsley Blanks Hawks and Hull

Rick Cole | March 7, 2016

Gump Worsley made it a fruitless weekend for the Chicago Black Hawks and Bobby Hull. Worsley was unbeatable as the Montreal Canadiens shut out the Hawks 1-0 last night in…

Categories Canadiens History, Commentary, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens
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