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50 Years Ago in Hockey – Murray Balfour Succumbs to Cancer

Rick Cole | May 31, 2015

Murray Balfour, best known as the right-winger on the famed Chicago Black Hawks’ “Million Dollar Line”, passed away yesterday in a Regina, Saskatchewan hospital.  He had suffered from lung cancer since…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Hockey History

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Leafs on the Ropes

Rick Cole | April 13, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs, reigning Stanley Cup champions, go into tonight’s sixth game of their semi-final series against Montreal with their backs firmly against the wall.  The Canadiens need just…

Categories Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Tulsa Players in Hot Water

Rick Cole | November 25, 2014

(Author’s note – I wish to send my condolences to the family and friends of Pat Quinn, one of my all-time favourite coaches.  Very early in my daughter’s television career, he…

Categories Hockey History

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