50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Fire Red Sullivan
The New York Rangers have dismissed coach Red Sullivan. New York general manager Emile Francis made the announcement that Sullivan had been relieved of his duties yesterday. Francis named himself …
The New York Rangers have dismissed coach Red Sullivan. New York general manager Emile Francis made the announcement that Sullivan had been relieved of his duties yesterday. Francis named himself …
The Toronto Maple Leafs lost more than a hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens last night when they dropped a 4-2 decision to the New York Rangers in one of …
Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Lose More Than A Game
Things couldn’t get much worse for Toronto Maple Leafs general manager – coach Punch Imlach these days. His club put on a completely punchless performance last evening as they were …
Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Blank Leafs; Baun Quits
A day after being eliminated by the Montreal Canadiens in overtime in their own rink, the Toronto press, Maple Leaf fans and even the players had a difficult time processing the …
After a much-needed vacation in Florida, we’ll try to catch up with the news of the past couple of weeks.. Among the notable events were the naming of a new captain …
Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey – Rangers Name Nevin Captain
No. 9 Gordie Howe has always been something of an outlier. His frame was made for hockey: Short, powerful legs gave him a low center of gravity and made him almost …
Read moreStem Cell Treatment and the Exploitation of Mr. Hockey
As the Russian National Hockey Team cuts a swath through Canadian opposition like a hot knife through butter, the constant question asked by everyone is “How good are these guys …
Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey – Russians to Play Pros? Not Likely
A quiet news day in hockey gives us a chance to have a look at one of hockey’s toughest men – Bob Baun, the hard-hitting defenceman of the Toronto Maple …
Read more50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bob Baun, One Tough Hombre