50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Doubles in Size – Six New Teams Rick Cole | February 9, 2016 The National Hockey League made history today with the announcement of the addition of six new franchises to being play in the 1967-68 season. The news was cause for joy…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Vancouver Makes Its Pitch Rick Cole | February 9, 2016 Foster Hewitt’s eloquent voice was heard in New York City yesterday as he and Cyrus McLean presented on behalf of the group seeking a National Hockey League expansion franchise for…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Buffalo, Baltimore, ‘Frisco Impress Brass Rick Cole | February 8, 2016 On the first day of the National Hockey League’s expansion meetings in New York, the governors heard a full spectrum of presentations. Among the cities with whom the board was…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Reviewing Expansion Applications Today Rick Cole | February 7, 2016 The National Hockey League begins a historic three days of meetings today in New York City. The league’s board of governors will be reviewing applications for expansion franchises and listening…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Dump Hawks, Blank Hull Rick Cole | February 6, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs may have found the key to beating the Chicago Black Hawks. The Toronto club’s formula was quite simple last night in Toronto. Keep Bobby Hull from…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Curse of the Muldoon Rick Cole | February 5, 2016 Going into this weekend, the high-flying Chicago Black Hawks sit atop the National Hockey League standings. Tied with the Detroit Red Wings, Chicago has 54 points, although the Red Wings…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Death Threats Can’t Deter Howe Rick Cole | February 4, 2016 Gordie Howe scored his 20th goal of the season and added an assist as his Detroit Red Wings skated to a 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins. Howe’s strong performance…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Edge Rangers; Hull Nets 43rd, 44th Rick Cole | February 3, 2016 Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks continued his assault on the National Hockey League record books with two goals last night. The markers helped the Hawks to a 4-3…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert’s Surgery and Other Notes Rick Cole | February 2, 2016 New York Rangers star forward Rod Gilbert underwent spinal fusion surgery yesterday at a New York City hospital. Early indications suggest that the operation was a complete success. The operation,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL to Screen Expansion Hopefuls Rick Cole | February 1, 2016 The month of February will be an historic one for the National Hockey League. Next week in New York City the league’s board of governors will examine in detail the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Lose Game, Doug Barkley Rick Cole | January 31, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings lost more than a hockey game last night. While dropping a 5-1 decision to the Chicago Black Hawks stung, the Wings may have suffered a more…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Bring Bruins Back to Earth Rick Cole | January 30, 2016 The lowly Boston Bruins were winners of four games in a row until last night. They came crashing back to earth with a resounding thud as a result of a…