Posts About "Frank Mahovlich"
Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Mahovlich, Marner, Tavares & More
August 13th, 2019 It’s easy for Toronto Maple Leafs fans to get lost in the one thing that is NOT happening this summer (Mitch Marner signing), and forget about how busy the summer has really been for the team. We’ve learned two things about general manager Kyle Dubas: first, he’s not afraid to make moves; second, he can be exceedingly creative in...
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...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Snap Habs Unbeaten Streak
December 17th, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs won their second game in as many nights as they edged the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 at the Forum in Montreal. The win for Toronto snapped the Canadiens unbeaten streak at eight games In the other National Hockey League contest, the Detroit Red Wings handed the Boston Bruins yet another loss. The Wings shut out the...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: 1965-66 Preview – Toronto Maple Leafs
October 24th, 2015 The Toronto Maple Leafs limped home to a fourth-place finish last season, 13 points behind regular season champion Detroit Red Wings. The failed attempt at defending their 1964 Stanley Cup title left many questions surrounding a team that is long in the tooth. Veteran savvy and guile can take a group only so far. With that in mind,...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Rip Rangers in 1st Exhibition Tilt
October 1st, 2015 The National Hockey League exhibition season got underway last night in Peterborough, Ontario. The Toronto Maple Leafs took on the New York Rangers and lambasted the Broadway Blues by a score of 8-1. The game was a study in contrasts. Toronto was by far the better conditioned of the two clubs, owing to their week head start to...
Then and Now: The Maple Leafs All-Time Left Wingers
September 2nd, 2015 In part one of this series we looked at some of the greatest centres in the history of the Maple Leafs. Sundin. Sittler. Keon. And Kennedy. All of them rounded out the top four players to play the centre position - to wear the Leafs crest and leave their mark on the franchise. But building an all-time roster for a franchise with such...
Alex Ovechkin: The 2nd Best LW in Hockey History
April 27th, 2015 This season, Alex Ovechkin is putting the finishing touches on another fine campaign. He finished 4th in the NHL in points, and won his fifth goalscoring title. That puts him in a tie for third all-time with Maurice Richard, Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, and Charlie Conacher. Only Bobby Hull (7) and Phil Esposito (6) have more. Coming...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Big Night for the Big M
December 13th, 2014 Frank Mahovlich gave ample evidence that he is all the way back from his mystery illness as the Toronto Maple Leafs doubled the Boston Bruins 6-3 last night at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. The game was one of three National Hockey League contests. In the other games Montreal annihilated New York 7-1 and Chicago eked out a 3-2 win...
