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Tim Horton: A Legacy of Hockey, Donuts, & Coffee

Brandon Seltenrich | January 12, 2026

Miles Gilbert Horton, better known as “Tim” Horton thanks to a nickname his mother gave him before giving birth, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Cochrane, Ontario, a mining…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Nov. 18

Matthew Zator | November 18, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Nov. 17 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Nov. 19 This date has been huge in both Detroit and Toronto as some of the greatest players in NHL…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Canucks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Buffalo Sabres’ History with Canada

Tom P. | November 5, 2025

The first thing you’ll hear before the puck drops at a Buffalo Sabres home game is the Canadian national anthem. The Sabres are the only American professional sports team to…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Sabres History

5 Players Who Have Been on Both Sides of the Maple Leafs/Sabres Rivalry

Matthew Morris | September 19, 2025

Though it’s far from the NHL’s most storied rivalry, there’s still quite a bit of shared history and mythos between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Buffalo Sabres, situated just…

Categories Archives, Buffalo Sabres, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sabres History, Toronto Maple Leafs

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 25

Matthew Zator | August 25, 2025

Yesterday in Hockey History: Aug. 24 Tomorrow in Hockey History: Aug. 26 Aug. 25 has been a very interesting date in NHL history as it has provided a little bit…

Categories Archives, Column, Devils History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History

Today in Hockey History: April 19

Matthew Zator | April 19, 2025

April 19 has proven to be a big day for netminders in National Hockey League history. This date has also given us the start of the first modern-era dynasty, a…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Devils History, Flames History, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Sharks History

Today in Hockey History: March 3

Matthew Zator | March 3, 2025

March 3 was a special day for one of the most successful families in National Hockey League history. A hectic day in Toronto included some legendary names on the move.…

Categories Archives, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Stars History

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 21

Matthew Zator | February 21, 2025

Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history hit personal milestones and had huge performances on Feb. 21. Unfortunately, one of those legendary figures left us far too…

Categories Archives, Blackhawks History, Column, Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Red Wings History, Sabres History

Maple Leafs’ 5 Best Canadian-Born Players of All-Time

Shaun Filippelli | May 17, 2023

With more than 5,300 Canadian-born athletes having already played in the NHL, the Toronto Maple Leafs have had their fair share of homegrown talent. As an Original Six franchise, entering…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History

1975 Was The Sabres’ First Taste of Heartbreak

Matthew Morris | August 25, 2022

Everyone remembers their first experience of heartbreak and how tough it was to get over it. It’s no different in professional sports. Every fan of every sports team can vividly…

Categories Hockey History, Sabres History

Maple Leafs News & Rumors: The Hillman Hex, Bieber & Matthews’ Future

The Old Prof | June 5, 2022

In this edition of Toronto Maple Leafs’ News & Rumors, I’m going to share that former Maple Leafs’ defenseman Larry Hillman has passed. Although Hillman was one of the Top…

Categories Column, News and Rumors, Toronto Maple Leafs

Meeting Maple Leafs’ Greats: Our Readers Share Their Stories

The Old Prof | January 2, 2022

On Christmas Day, THW re-published a story I wrote about one of my favorite memories with my father. He was a minor league hockey player himself in St. Catherines when…

Categories Editor's Choice, Maple Leafs History
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