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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Whip Wobbly Habs

Rick Cole | November 7, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings hung the worst beating of the season on the Montreal Canadiens last night at the Olympia in Detroit. Roger Crozier made 22 saves for the shutout…

Categories Canadiens History, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Maple Leafs News: Home Opener, JVR and the Rookies

Anthony Fusco | October 18, 2016

Honouring a century of tradition is no easy feat to pull off. The logistics involved with creating such a huge event are staggering. The Maple Leafs had to create videos,…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Toronto’s Big Surprise, Marner in the Spotlight, Girardi Injured & More News

Dustin L. Nelson | October 16, 2016

The Toronto Maple Leafs told fans and media they had a surprise Saturday night, but details were not shared. There were just hints and whispers and the knowledge that the…

Categories New York Rangers, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs, Trending

Rakell Re-Signs With Ducks, Kane Out Weeks, Keon Tops Leafs’ List & More News

Steven DiOssi | October 14, 2016

Rakell Inks Six-Year Deal With Ducks The Anaheim Ducks have re-signed Rickard Rakell to a six-year contract, the team announced on Friday. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by…

Categories NHL News

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Gamble, Keon Lead Leafs Over Hawks

Rick Cole | March 6, 2016

Goalie Bruce Gamble pitched his second straight shutout as the Toronto Maple Leafs blanked Bobby Hull and the Chicago Black Hawks 5-0 last night in Toronto. In the other scheduled…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bruce Gamble a Sure Thing for Leafs

Rick Cole | March 4, 2016

Bruce Gamble, playing in only his second game with the Toronto Maple Leafs, put in a scintillating performance as he backstopped the Leafs to a 4-0 whitewashing of the Montreal…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News: Bernier, Keon and the Marlies

Anthony Fusco | January 25, 2016

As the 2015-16 season continues to crawl forward, fans of the Maple Leafs are are becoming more and more excited and anxious. The trade deadline looms large and the speculation…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hot Wings Blank Habs

Rick Cole | January 23, 2016

The red-hot Red Wings took a three-point lead over the second-place Montreal Canadiens last night with a 3-0 whitewashing of the Habs right in Montreal. In the other two National…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

Keon, Horton, Broda Named To Maple Leafs Legends Row

Andrew Forbes | January 21, 2016

It’s been a long time coming, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally mended a fence destroyed long ago. The club announced on Thursday the next three honourees that will…

Categories Maple Leafs History, NHL News, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Finally Lose, Blanked by Wings

Rick Cole | January 3, 2016

The Detroit Red Wings snapped the Toronto Maple Leafs’ 10-game unbeaten streak by shutting out the Toronto club 4-0 last night at the Olympia in Detroit. The game was one…

Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Shack Scores Double Knockout in Leafs Win

Rick Cole | December 19, 2015

It was a rough night for goaltenders at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto last night. The Maple Leafs and Rangers scored 12 goals between then, with Toronto coming out on…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Pocket Rocket Rakes Leafs

Rick Cole | November 25, 2015

The Montreal Canadiens have regained top spot in the National Hockey League standings thanks to Henri Richard. The diminutive centre scored the winning goal as the Habs edged the Toronto…

Categories Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Montreal Canadiens
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