Posts About "Jim Thomson"

Remembering Gus Mortson

November 30th, 2017 Gus Mortson, the man they called “Old Hardrock” (as much for his playing style as for his origins in Northern Ontario mining country) was known as one of the toughest players ever to suit up for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Growing up in Ontario’s north, a young man had literally only two choices: work in the mines or play hockey....

A Look Back at the Career of Jimmy Thomson

October 19th, 2017 This article was originally published in August, 2012. James Richard 'Jeems' Thomson (also 'The Gold Dust Twins' with Gus Mortson) #2, 20 Defence b: 23 Feb 1927 Winnipeg, MB d: 18 May 1991 Toronto Maple Leafs 1945-57 Acquired: Signed as free agent, October 16, 1945. Lost: Traded to Chicago for cash, August 1957. Toronto...

Don Cherry vs. The Re-Formed Enforcers: Both Sides (believe it or not) Have an Argument (sort of)

October 13th, 2011 The saga of Don Cherry and his comments towards the three ex-NHL enforcers who spoke out against fighting in hockey continues to be one of the most highly talked about stories around the NHL and hockey in general. On a recent Coach’s Corner segment on Hockey Night In Canada, Cherry responded to the comments made by Stu Grimson,...