Posts About "Charlie Hodge"
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Habs Blow Lead in Third; Leafs Win
December 30th, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs spotted the Montreal Canadiens an early 2-0 first-period lead, then roared back with three third-period goals in one of the most stirring comebacks in recent memory as they nipped the Habs 3-2 in Toronto last night. The win for the Maple Leafs coupled with Chicago’s 3-0 victory over the New York Rangers, knocked...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 65-66 Goalie Preview - Canadiens
July 19th, 2015 When the NHL mandated that all teams must dress two goaltenders for each game in this upcoming season, the Stanley Cup champion Canadiens were one of those teams who weren't greatly affected by the new rule. With two solid veteran netminders in tow, the Habs' net is in good hands. The only questions seem to be who will play the bulk of...
50 Years Ago In Hockey - Game Seven Tonight!
May 1st, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens host the Chicago Black Hawks tonight in the seventh and deciding game of the 1965 Stanley Cup Final. The big question is, will the teams keep up the home-ice tendency that has been the norm throughout this series? If so, the Canadiens are obvious favourites. If not, and the Hawks can break the home-ice string...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Habs Hammer Hawks at Home
April 28th, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens won the pivotal fifth game of the Stanley Cup Final Series last night in Montreal in convincing fashion when they demolished the Chicago Black Hawks by a score of 6-0. Canadiens were simply better than the Black Hawks at every facet of the game. Hodge hot The much-maligned Charley Hodge, who was admittedly off...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Gimpy Gump Out for Series?
April 27th, 2015 It appears that Montreal Canadiens goalkeeper Gump Worsley may miss the rest of the Stanley Cup final with a leg injury. Worsley suffered a torn thigh muscle during the warmup to Sunday's game in Chicago. He apparently told at least one writer that he fears he won't play again until next season. Hodge likely to start again Charlie...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Stanley Cup Preview
April 17th, 2015 The Chicago Black Hawks have arrived in Montreal and are preparing to take on the Canadiens in the first game of the Stanley Cup final series tonight at the Forum. Here's a look at what we can expect from the two teams and where we think the series might go. Pilote, Wharram doubtful starters The Hawks come into the series without a...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Leafs Hand Habs 3rd Straight Loss
January 15th, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens dropped their third game in a row, losing a 5-3 decision at home to the Toronto Maple Leafs in one of two National Hockey League games last evening. In the other contest, Murray Oliver's hat trick led the Boston Bruins to a 5-2 over the New York Rangers. Pulford pots two In Montreal, Bob Pulford paced the...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Habs Come From Behind to Best Leafs
December 31st, 2014 Although the Toronto Maple Leafs are Stanley Cup champions, they ended 1964 on a losing note in the worst way, blowing a lead and dropping a 4-3 home-ice decision to the Montreal Canadiens. Leafs led 2-0 Toronto started well and jumped out to a 2-0 first period lead on goals by Red Kelly and Dave Keon. The margin might have been...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Who Is This Esposito Guy?
December 23rd, 2014 The latest list of National Hockey League leading scorers is a most interesting missive released by the league office. At first glance, the top dogs in the race for the Art Ross Trophy. awarded to the NHL player who accumulates the most points in the season, looks completely in order. Three Hawks on top Bobby Hull of the Chicago...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Habs Edge Leafs
December 10th, 2014 The visiting Montreal Canadiens spoiled Frank Mahovlich's return to the Toronto lineup as they edged the Maple Leafs 3-2 last night at Maple Leaf Gardens. In the other National Hockey League game, the Chicago Black Hawks blasted the New York Rangers 6-1 in New York. Hodge stars for Habs Montreal's win in Toronto boosted the Habs...
