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Darryl Sittler’s Magical 10-Point Game

Jeff Seide | September 18, 2023

Records are made to be broken. But, more than 40 years after Darryl Sittler set the record for most points scored in a single game, it has yet to be…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

Darryl Sittler – Toronto Maple Leafs Legend

THW Archives | September 18, 2023

Darryl Sittler, the most popular player in Toronto Maple Leafs history, captured the imagination of hockey fans everywhere. In his 15-year NHL career, he scored 484 goals, 637 assists, and 1,121 points in…

Categories Archives, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Player Profiles

A Brief History of NHL Uniforms

The Hockey Writers | May 26, 2023

Have you ever wondered why referees wear striped shirts, or teams have to wear contrasting colours? Then this is for you. Contrasting Colours in NHL Uniforms Hockey uniforms were very…

Categories Archives, Hockey History

Maple Leafs Are Suffering The Curse of Harold Ballard

The Old Prof | March 6, 2023

On Saturday, March 4, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost 4-1 to the Vancouver Canucks. While teams lose regularly, even the best ones, what set this game apart in my mind…

Categories Toronto Maple Leafs

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: Hyman, Matthews & Ballard’s Defiance

The Old Prof | November 18, 2020

This morning in my email inbox, there was some good news for the world in general and for NHL hockey fans specifically. It’s been reported that now two companies (both…

Categories Column, Toronto Maple Leafs

Recalling Maple Leafs History: Retro Uniforms, Rick Vaive & Harold Ballard

The Old Prof | November 17, 2020

In this post about Toronto Maple Leafs News, I want to focus on Maple Leafs’ history. Two events – two different kinds of releases – occurred this week that invite…

Categories Column, 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: Hall, Hull Power Hawks

Rick Cole | January 6, 2016

Brilliant goalkeeping by Glenn Hall coupled with two goals from Bobby Hull were all the Chicago Black Hawks needed to defeat the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 in the National Hockey League’s…

Categories Blackhawks History, Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey: September News & Notes

Rick Cole | September 14, 2015

Some hockey news and notes from early September with training camps getting set to open. Leaf Season Ticket Holders Upset Dick Beddoes of the Toronto Globe and Mail reports that…

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

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Gardens to Expand?

Rick Cole | November 3, 2014

With no on-ice action to report  from last night, other matters made some news in the hockey world today.  Possibly the most significant item concerns the plans by the Toronto…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

The Most Hated Toronto Maple Leafs Of All-Time

Mark Ritter | November 1, 2012

As sports fans, most of the allure is drawn from our longing to see our favorite teams bring home a championship. Championships are great, but not every team or fan…

Categories Hockey History, Top 10 Lists, Toronto Maple Leafs

Draft Schmaft – The Maple Leafs First Round Draft VII – 1981-1983

Mark Ascione | August 4, 2012

Taking a look back at some of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ top draft picks.

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