50 Years Ago in Hockey – Red Wings Clinch Title Rick Cole | March 26, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings defeated the New York Rangers 7-4 last night to claim their 13th National Hockey League championship, their first in eight years. The victory took place before 14,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bower Stars as Leafs Edge Habs Rick Cole | March 25, 2015 Veteran Toronto Maple Leaf netminder Johnny Bower was once again the hero as the Maple Leafs claimed a narrow 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens last night at Maple Leaf…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hawk Fans NOT Happy Rick Cole | March 24, 2015 The New York Rangers edged the Chicago Black Hawks 3-2 last night in Chicago before an irate crowd of over 16,000 fans. The Black Hawk faithful are upset with both…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs Put Up a 10-Spot Rick Cole | March 22, 2015 One can’t blame the other five National Hockey League general managers for getting a little nervous. The Toronto Maple Leafs, defending Stanley Cup champions, suddenly appear to be rounding into…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bower Returns – Leafs End Slump! Rick Cole | March 21, 2015 Toronto Maple Leafs goalkeeper Johnny Bower made a successful return to the nets last night as his team defeated the New York Rangers 4-1 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Wings, Rangers Tie a Wild One Rick Cole | March 20, 2015 The Detroit Red Wings increased their first-place lead in the National Hockey League standings to four points with a wild 6-6 tie with the New York Rangers at Madison Square…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Red Wings Bomb Bruins Rick Cole | March 19, 2015 Oh, the inconsistency of youth. Only 24 hours after practically standing on his head in beating the Chicago Black Hawks, Boston rookie goaltender Jack Norris surrendered 10 goals as the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Rookie Norris Stymies Hawks Rick Cole | March 18, 2015 Rookie goalie Jack Norris of the Boston Bruins put on a spectacular goaltending display as his team upset the powerful Chicago Black Hawks 2-1 last night in Chicago. The Chicago…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Gadsby Wants That Cup! Rick Cole | March 16, 2015 With the Detroit Red Wings ascension to first place in the National Hockey League standings, the oddsmakers are beginning to take them seriously as Stanley Cup contenders. Some prognosticators are even…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Call-up Paces Habs Rick Cole | March 15, 2015 Red Berenson, called up from the Quebec Aces of the American Hockey League just 20 hours earlier, scored the winning goal and added two assists to lead the Montreal Canadiens to…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Blank Leafs Rick Cole | March 14, 2015 The Boston Bruins came up with a rare shutout victory over the fading Toronto Maple Leafs last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. In the other scheduled National Hockey League game,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Canada Humiliated Rick Cole | March 12, 2015 Canada suffered the worst loss in its international hockey history yesterday when they were lambasted 8-0 by Czechoslovakia. After four straight victories to start the world championship tournament, the Canadians…