Posts About "Centennial Classic"

Auston Matthews Wins the Centennial Classic

January 2nd, 2017 The Toronto Maple Leafs are in the playoff race. Currently chasing their divisional rivals including the Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins, the Leafs needed to keep winning in order maintain their pace and close the gap. http://gty.im/637325578 The Centennial Classic was held on New Year's Day to celebrate the 100th anniversary of...

Centennial Classic: Nostalgia Not Going Anywhere

January 1st, 2017 Since 2008, the NHL has only missed one year when it comes to hosting an outdoor game. From Winter Classics to Heritage Classics and onto the Stadium Series and the Centennial Classic, the league has held 19 regular season games outside since 2003. For some time now, they’ve received some criticism from fans and others regarding the...

Preview: Leafs, Red Wings Celebrate 100 Years

January 1st, 2017 Divisional rivals. Original six franchises. And both teams are on the outside of the playoff picture in 2016 and heading into 2017. But the Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings will represent something far more than just two teams looking to pick up two points. While that will certainly be a focus for the clubs heading into...

Centennial Classic Alumni Game Rosters

December 28th, 2016 On New Year’s Eve, notable Detroit Red Wings and Toronto Maple Leafs alumni will participate in the 2017 Rogers NHL Centennial Classic Alumni Game as a precursor to the 2017 Scotiabank NHL Centennial Classic in Toronto. This will be the second (or third) installment of an alumni showdown between the Red Wings and Maple Leafs, two of...

Maple Leafs News: Centennial Jerseys & Prospect Updates

November 21st, 2016 It's a momentous year for the Toronto Maple Leafs. The team is in its 100th season and has made some huge changes in recent years to be ready. It starts with the drafting, scouting and developing of prospects. That part of the plan has worked extremely well so far, which is why the Maple Leafs are one of the youngest teams in the...

Maple Leafs Hosting Red Wings in Centennial Classic

March 9th, 2016 Toronto is getting its outdoor game next season after all. The NHL has announced that the Toronto Maple Leafs will play host to the Detroit Red Wings in the first-ever NHL Centennial Classic on January 1, 2017. The game will be played at BMO Field in Toronto, home of Toronto FC, and will honor the 100th anniversary of the NHL. BMO...