Posts About "Johnny Bower"
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 10
December 10th, 2020 The Great One proved that his nickname was well-earned twice on this date in National Hockey League history. This was also a very busy date in upstate New York. In addition, some cross-town rivalries were put into motion and the last game of two record-setting streaks occurred. It is time to take our daily trip back through the...
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 25
October 25th, 2020 The National Hockey League’s highest-scoring defenseman ever took his place at the top of the list on this date. Also, there has been a ton of memorable moments, on Oct. 25, for the league’s “Original Six” franchises. Bourque Takes the Top Spot Ray Bourque made NHL history, on Oct. 25, 2000, as he picked up two assists in...
Today in Hockey History: July 20
July 20th, 2020 July 20 has been an eventful date in National Hockey League history despite no games being played. A Hall of Fame goaltender finally lands in a spot where he can get a crack at the NHL. A two-time Stanley Cup winner retires. There was a historic hire among the scouting ranks and a very talented group of players were born. Bower Heads...
Top 3 All-Time Maple Leafs Goalies
January 25th, 2020 From A-to-Z, or rather from Frederik Andersen to Ken Wregget, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had nearly a hundred goaltenders take the ice. As one of the NHL’s original six franchises, founded in 1917, they’ve had their fair share of great goalies. This article looks at the best of the best. The Maple Leafs, one of the oldest and...
THW's Goalie News: Nilsson Leads Upset, Hart Rings Bell & More
December 10th, 2019 Today’s look at the world of goaltending takes us all over the map. We will go from the ice in Ottawa, to the hardwood court in Philadelphia and end up at the Hall of Fame in Toronto. Nilsson Steals the Show Versus Bruins Andres Nilsson fits the definition of a “journeyman” goaltender perfectly. Since being drafted by the...
Maple Leafs News: Questioning Depth as Kadri Returns
January 2nd, 2018 Forget the mini-slump the Toronto Maple Leafs may have gone through leading up to the holiday break in the NHL’s schedule, especially if their Next Century game was any indication of what this team can do offensively. Still, the Leafs have lacked consistency in the first half of the season - with Frederik Andersen being the backbone...
Goodbye, Mr. Bower
December 28th, 2017 By now, you should know that the world has lost yet another legend - both for the Toronto Maple Leafs and the game of hockey - in Johnny Bower when the 93-year-old passed on December 26. For some, the mourning process has just begun, while others are still finding the words to describe just what he meant to the world, to Canada and to...
The Top 40-year-old Goaltenders In NHL History
September 8th, 2017 This article was originally written in November, 2014. More than the 12 victories he needs for 700 and the fourth Stanley Cup he so desires, Martin Brodeur is hoping to continue his career because he is a competitor. A competitor who aspires to outshine his peers. He isn't alone. In fact, all Brodeur had to do is take a look at one of...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Playoffs Start Tonight - Who's Gonna Win?
April 7th, 2016 The Stanley Cup Playoffs start on two fronts tonight. The Montreal Canadiens will host the Toronto Maple Leafs while the Detroit Red Wings will journey to Chicago to take on the Black Hawks. Here’s what to look for in the semi-final series. Habs vs Leafs: The Toughest Series The Canadiens and Maple Leafs meet in the first round for...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bower’s Finest Game
March 25th, 2016 Johnny Bower has never been better. That was the overwhelming sentiment last night at Montreal Forum as the veteran Maple Leaf goaltender put on a clinic to lead the Leafs to a 2-0 shutout win over the Montreal Canadiens. In the other National Hockey League game last night the Boston Bruins upset the Chicago Black Hawks 3-1. Jacques...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Russians Negotiating with NHL?
March 9th, 2016 Jim Proudfoot of the Toronto Star, reporting from the World Hockey Championships in Yugoslavia, raises the possibility that the Soviet Union is in negotiations with the National Hockey League. The result could be games played between NHL and Russian teams. Ahearne: 'Nothing We Can Do About It' Proudfoot spoke to International Ice...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Down to One Goalie – Again
March 1st, 2016 The Toronto Maple Leafs are down to just one healthy goaltender again. Injuries have forced the top three netminders on Toronto’s depth chart out of the lineup for the second time in a week. That means that young Al Smith, goalkeeper of the Toronto Marlboros Junior A team, might be between the pipes tomorrow night against the Montreal...
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hawks Edge Rangers; Hull Nets 43rd, 44th
February 3rd, 2016 Bobby Hull of the Chicago Black Hawks continued his assault on the National Hockey League record books with two goals last night. The markers helped the Hawks to a 4-3 win over the New York Rangers in the only game on the schedule. Hull Need Six for 50 Hull’s pair gives him 44 goals on the season, just six shy of the magical 50 mark....
