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Former Flyer & Blazer André Lacroix Remembers Time in Philly

Matthew Ward | October 26, 2023

When even the most casual sports fan thinks of hockey in Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Flyers undoubtedly come to mind. Founded in 1967, the Flyers became one of the NHL’s storied…

Categories Flyers 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: Leafs Down to One Goalie – Again

Rick Cole | March 1, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs are down to just one healthy goaltender again. Injuries have forced the top three netminders on Toronto’s depth chart out of the lineup for the second…

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

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Rookie Crozier an All-Star

Rick Cole | May 7, 2015

Detroit Red Wings rookie goalie Roger Crozier’s splendid second half of the National Hockey League season was enough for voters to name him to the NHL First All-Star team, which…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Olmstead to Coach Rangers?

Rick Cole | March 2, 2015

Former NHL star Bert Olmstead, now the director of player personnel for the New York Rangers, said yesterday he is open to the possibility of coaching the Rangers should they…

Categories Hockey History, New York Rangers

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Marcel Makes ‘Em Count

Rick Cole | January 22, 2015

Defenceman Marcel Pronovost scored his first goal of the season, and it was the game-winner as the Detroit Red Wings blanked the Boston Bruins 3-0 in the only National Hockey…

Categories Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Hawks Win 7th Straight

Rick Cole | December 21, 2014

The Chicago Black Hawks, once again led by scoring machine Bobby Hull, won their seventh straight game in one of three played in the National Hockey League last night.  The…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

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