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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Owner Norris Dies

Rick Cole | February 26, 2016

Chicago Black Hawks co-owner James Norris passed away yesterday at age 59. Norris, a larger-than-life figure in the world of sports, was one of the most influential National Hockey League…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Doubles in Size – Six New Teams

Rick Cole | February 9, 2016

The National Hockey League made history today with the announcement of the addition of six new franchises to being play in the 1967-68 season. The news was cause for joy…

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Vancouver Makes Its Pitch 

Rick Cole | February 9, 2016

Foster Hewitt’s eloquent voice was heard in New York City yesterday as he and Cyrus McLean presented on behalf of the group seeking a National Hockey League expansion franchise for…

Book Review: The Lives of Conn Smythe

Rebecca Dobrinski | November 20, 2011

The Lives of Conn Smythe: From the Battlefield to Maple Leaf Gardens: A Hockey Icon’s Story .  By Kelly McParland.  (2011, Toronto: FENN/McClelland & Stewart Ltd. Hardcover. Pp. 370. $32.99.…

Norris Trophy Mythology: Nicklas Lidstrom’s Quest For Number Eight

Andrew Johnson | October 28, 2011

In any conversation about the most prolific defencemen of all time you will undoubtedly hear the mention of names like Bobby Orr, Doug Harvey, Raymond Borque, and Paul Coffey. Along…

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