Posts About "Frank Mahovlich"
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Blow 2-Goal Lead, Tie Habs
November 3rd, 2016 Toronto Maple Leafs scored two first-period goals against the Montreal Canadiens last night but couldn’t hang on and had to settle for a 2-2 draw with the Habs at Maple Leaf Gardens. It was the only game on the National Hockey League schedule. Over 15,800 fans, largest at the Gardens since 1946, took in the match. Big M Scores Goal of...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M Ends Holdout
October 26th, 2016 Frank Mahovlich, Toronto Maple Leafs “Big M”, ended his holdout yesterday by signing his 1966-67 contract. While terms were not officially released, it is believed Mahovlich signed for a base salary of $35,000 laden with bonuses that could make his final haul closer to $50,000. Mahovlich negotiated the pact with Leafs assistant...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Wreck Wings Home Opener
October 23rd, 2016 Chicago Black Hawks won their second straight game of the young National Hockey League season last night. It came at the expense of the Detroit Red Wings, who were hoping to celebrate a win in their home opener. Dennis Hull scored twice, with brother Bobby adding a single as the Black Hawks hammered the Red Wings 7-4. In the other two...
Panthers Add Three to Front Office Staff
June 19th, 2016 The Florida Panthers continued their off-season re-organization this week by adding three new members to their front-office staff. On June 16th, the club named Peter Mahovlich as a Special Advisor to Ownership. The Panthers then announced on June 18th that they'd hired Richard Pollock as a professional scout and Josh Weissbock as a...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Big M First Leaf to Tally 250
February 27th, 2016 Frank Mahovlich made history in front of the home fans as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the Boston Bruins 3-2 in one of three National Hockey League games played last night. The other two contests saw Montreal nip New York 4-3 and Chicago hammer Detroit 4-1. Big M First Leaf to 250 Mahovlich became the first Toronto player to reach...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Lose Game, Doug Barkley
January 31st, 2016 The Detroit Red Wings lost more than a hockey game last night. While dropping a 5-1 decision to the Chicago Black Hawks stung, the Wings may have suffered a more costly loss. All-star defenseman Doug Barkley left the game with what may be a serious eye injury. The other two National Hockey League games saw New York hammer Toronto 8-4...
