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Colton Orr

Today in Hockey History: Sept. 12

Greg Boysen | September 12, 2021

On this date, one of the greatest National Hockey League defensemen ever made history, even though his playing days were over. Also, a very popular and successful captain announced his…

Meet the NWHL’s EBUG: Mariah Fujimagari

Dan Rice | January 22, 2021

If you’re a hockey fan you probably remember David Ayres, the emergency backup goalie (EBUG) in Toronto who played a game against the Maple Leafs for the Carolina Hurricanes. Ayres,…

Q & A with Whale Rookie Kayla Friesen

Dan Rice | September 2, 2020

If you’ve followed the NWHL or the Connecticut Whale the past few seasons, you know that times have been tough. There hasn’t been much success on the ice despite all…

Again, Colton Orr Has Something to Prove

Jackie Spiegel | November 1, 2017

Colton Orr’s hands tell a story. The knuckles on his right hand, his dominant hand, are large and knobby and in stark contrast to his left. They tell the story…

Honouring Colton Orr

Carson Shields | April 9, 2015

The Fan As a long suffering Leafs’ fan, there have been moments over the years when I have wanted to call it quits and turn in my colours. Being a…

Fighting: What is it Good For Absolutely Nothing

Craig Hagerman | January 2, 2015

Oh the old debate about fighting. Enforcers install fear into your opponents, but having more skilled all-around players on all four lines makes you a much more talented team. The…

Nonis vs. Burke: Changing the Maple Leafs’ Philosophy

Andrew Forbes | October 8, 2014

On Monday, the Toronto Maple Leafs made four cuts – trimming down their roster only days before they open the 2014-15 season against their rival Canadiens. For the first time…

Maple Leafs Make Shockingly Smart Roster Decision

James Tanner | October 6, 2014

The Maple Leafs announced four cuts today: they re-assigned recent draft pick William Nylander and placed Colton Orr, Frazer McLaren, and Korbinian Holzer on waivers with the intent to send…

How To Counter The Enforcer Epidemic

THW Archives | October 9, 2013

Jay Rosehill isn’t an all-star point scorer; he isn’t a defensive stalwart of a forward; he isn’t gamechanger; he’s just an enforcer whose sole purpose is to fight – and…

5 Things We Learned About the Maple Leafs During Opening Week

Alex Mai | October 7, 2013

1. A Blazing Start to A New Season Everyone who has said this team overachieved last year might just regret their prediction. Three games in, and Toronto is still perfect.…

Hockey News: George Parros Injury Fallout; Vokoun Out Six Months

Marcy Di Michele | October 2, 2013

The Blackhawks raised their Stanley Cup banner last night. They also won the game, which was pretty important too. [The Guardian] A great look on the impact of re-alignment for…

Toronto Maple Leafs Salary Cap Struggle

Nathan Kanter | September 25, 2013

With the season now less than a week away, and the Leafs basically at the cap ceiling (and without Franson) I thought it’d be a good time to explore some…

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