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50 Years Ago in Hockey: AHL Barons Rout Rochester

October 22, 2016 by Rick Cole

On a quiet night in the hockey world, the American Hockey League Cleveland Barons took their measure of rival Rochester Americans right in their own building. The Barons handed the …

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Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History Tags Alan Eagleson, Gary Smith, King Clancy, Mike Walton

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Brewer to be Reinstated as Amateur?

October 21, 2016 by Rick Cole

It would appear that the chances are good for former Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Carl Brewer to successfully realize his quest to be reinstated as an amateur. The National Hockey …

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Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, NHL Expansion, Trending Tags 50 Years Ago, Alan Eagleson, Carl Brewer

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Owner Norris Dies

February 26, 2016 by Rick Cole

Chicago Black Hawks co-owner James Norris passed away yesterday at age 59. Norris, a larger-than-life figure in the world of sports, was one of the most influential National Hockey League …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Column, Hockey History Tags 50 Years Ago, Alan Eagleson, Bobby Orr, James Norris

An Evening with Bill White

January 30, 2018July 30, 2015 by Rick Cole

On Monday evening, July 27, Mike Wilson presented another of his “In the Room” events at his Toronto Maple Leaf museum in his home in Toronto.  The featured guest on …

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Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History Tags Alan Eagleson, Bill White, Eddie Shore, Pat Stapleton

Alan Eagleson: The Hockey Fail King

August 18, 2019January 27, 2014 by THW Archives

“If you asked him a question he’d say, ‘Why the [expletive] are you asking me a [expletive] question. I’m breaking my [expletive] back for you. You’re lucky you’re getting [expletive] …

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Categories Hockey History Tags Alan Eagleson, Bobby Orr, Summit Series

Quotes of the Week: About Bobby Orr

August 13, 2012 by Ross Bonander
Bobby Orr, Montreal Forum

The subject of this week’s quotes of the week is the one and only Bobby Orr, arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. He could take his speed to …

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Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Player Profiles Tags Alan Eagleson, Bobby Clarke, Bobby Orr, Gerry Cheevers, Gordie Howe, Harry Sinden, Phil Esposito

The Alan Eagleson Auction: 10 Most Offensive Items

August 11, 2012 by Ross Bonander
NHLPA union logo

The Alan Eagleson story is well-known. He began representing NHL players in contract negotiations in the 1960s, and wasn’t making much of an impact until Bobby Orr came along. Eagleson …

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Categories Boston Bruins, Hockey History, Top 10 Lists Tags Alan Eagleson, Bobby Orr, Calder Trophy, Conn Smythe Trophy, Hart Trophy, NHLPA, Norris Trophy

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