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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Late Goals Power Wings Past Habs

Rick Cole | April 27, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings broke up a tense 1-1  tie with four third-period goals to skate off with a 5-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens in the second game of…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: IIHF Prez Would Suspend All Referees

Rick Cole | January 7, 2016

Most North Americans think that Bunny Ahearne, president of the International Ice Hockey Federation is a bit off the mark with most of his ideas, but his latest thoughts on…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Six Points For Norm Ullman

Rick Cole | December 3, 2015

Bruins’ Parent Hurt in Lopsided Loss to Wings Norm Ullman, described by some as the most complete hockey player on the planet, scored three goals and added three assists as the…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rangers Extend Unbeaten Streak

Rick Cole | November 12, 2015

The New York Rangers, who for the last two seasons have been playoff spectators and not participants, are serving notice that this year they are a team to be taken…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Come Back Versus Hawks

Rick Cole | February 28, 2015

Chicago Black Hawks jumped out to a 3-1 first-period lead over the Montreal Canadiens but had to settle for a 3-3 tie in one of three National Hockey League games played last…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Take Showdown with Hawks

Rick Cole | January 4, 2015

In a busy three-game evening in the National Hockey League, the loop’s two top teams faced off in Chacago.  The Montreal Canadiens came out on top, eking out a narrow…

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Crozier the New “Mr. Zero”

Rick Cole | October 30, 2014

Detroit Red Wings rookie goaler Roger Crozier earned his third shutout in only four games last night as he and his mates blanked the hapless Boston Bruins 2-0 at the…

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