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
