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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Late NHL Start Avoids World Series

Rick Cole | October 7, 2015

The National Hockey League knows that at some time during its season it must compete with baseball for the attention the paying sports fan. The bigwigs at the league off…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Invite 79 to Camp

Rick Cole | August 20, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs announced today that they have invited 79 players to this year’s training camp. Players have been instructed to report on September 16 to the club’s training…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs, Rangers Make 6-Player Deal

Rick Cole | June 9, 2015

The National Hockey League’s annual meetings continued in Montreal yesterday with the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers conducting the most significant piece of business for the day. The Canadiens…

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