50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Unbeaten in Seven, Down Hawks Rick Cole | December 26, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs extended their unbeaten streak to seven games with a 5-3 win over the visiting Chicago Black Hawks in a Christmas night special at Maple Leaf Gardens.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Win – Henderson Pots Two Rick Cole | December 24, 2015 Paul Henderson scored a pair of goals within 45 seconds of the third period to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 win over the New York Rangers last…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull, Mikita Lead Hawks Comeback Rick Cole | December 23, 2015 Bobby Hull scored two goals and Stan Mikita netted the winner with less than seven minutes to play as the Chicago Black Hawks edged the New York Rangers 4-3 last…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Canadians Finally Best Russians Rick Cole | December 22, 2015 After nine successive losses against the Russian national hockey team, Canada’s national team finally pulled off a win against the touring Soviets Monday night in Victoria, B.C. Coach Scores Two…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Jack Adams Wins Patrick Trophy Rick Cole | December 21, 2015 On a light news day, we look at some notes, tidbits and general happenings around the world of hockey. Jack Adams Wins New Lester Patrick Award Jack Adams, former general…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Finally Win Rick Cole | December 20, 2015 The New York Rangers finally snapped an 11-game winless streak last night with a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Madison Square Garden in one of three National Hockey…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Scores Double Knockout in Leafs Win Rick Cole | December 19, 2015 It was a rough night for goaltenders at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto last night. The Maple Leafs and Rangers scored 12 goals between then, with Toronto coming out on…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Russians Crush Nationals Rick Cole | December 18, 2015 A day of rest was just what the touring Russian national hockey team needed. After dropping a 2-1 decision to the Montreal Junior Canadiens on Wednesday, the Russians took a…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Snap Habs Unbeaten Streak Rick Cole | December 17, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs won their second game in as many nights as they edged the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at the Forum in Montreal. The win for Toronto snapped the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Baby Habs Upset Soviets Rick Cole | December 16, 2015 The Montreal Junior Canadiens, bolstered by the standout goaltending of Jacques Plante, posted a shocking 2-1 upset over the touring Russian nationals last night at the Forum in Montreal. The…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Russian Comeback Downs OHA Stars Rick Cole | December 15, 2015 The Russian national hockey team, showing off its superior conditioning, came back from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Ontario Hockey Association Junior A All-Stars 4-3 last night at Maple…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Pollock Proposes World Pro League Rick Cole | December 14, 2015 Sam Pollock, the crafty general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, thinks the Russian national hockey team fits the definition of “professional” and he would like to eventually see a world…