50 Years Ago in Hockey: Expansion a Bonanza for Talented Farmhands Rick Cole | February 20, 2016 The announced expansion of the National Hockey League from six to twelve teams for the 1967-68 season will have far-reaching effects for many in the hockey world. Not the least…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Suitcase Smith Just Wants to Settle Down Rick Cole | October 4, 2015 He’s just 21 years old and he’s already seen more of North America than most young men his age. No, he’s not a traveling salesman, nor is he a wandering ne’er-do-well,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 65-66 Goalie Preview – Chicago Blackhawks Rick Cole | July 14, 2015 As we look towards the 1965-66 NHL season, today we spotlight the goaltending depth of the Chicago Black Hawks. The squad from the Windy City has likely the most stable…