Posts About "Tim Horton"
Maple Leafs 7 Best Tough Guys
December 11th, 2017 “If you can't beat them in the alley, you can't beat them on the ice.” The man who created, owned, coached and managed the Toronto Maple Leafs, Conn Smythe, believed that toughness was an essential part of hockey, particularly if you wanted to win. You had to be able to stand up for yourself -- a team that could be...
4 Best Defenseman in Maple Leafs History
February 21st, 2017 On this date, Feb. 21, 1974, we lost Hockey Hall of Famer and all-around good guy Tim Horton in an automobile accident. Horton, a six-time NHL All-Star, played 22 seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Rangers, Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. In honour of his life, professional accomplishments and personal...
Keon, Horton, Broda Named To Maple Leafs Legends Row
January 21st, 2016 It’s been a long time coming, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally mended a fence destroyed long ago. The club announced on Thursday the next three honourees that will be enshrined on Legends Row - a list that included legendary goaltender Turk Broda, the late Tim Horton and arguably one of the greatest players to ever suit up in...
The Toronto Maple Leafs Franchise Four
December 16th, 2015 The Franchise Four. The Mount Rushmore. Four players who tell the story of an organization. In this series I’ll be taking a look at the history of all 30 NHL squads. For criteria, I’m choosing one forward, defenceman, goaltender and a wild card from any position. An “Original Six” squad, there’s no shortage of sensational...
Maple Leafs By The Numbers: No. 7 - Tim Horton
November 17th, 2015 Maple Leafs By The Numbers returns with the best player to wear the No. 7 for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Seven is one of the six numbers the Leafs have honored for two players. So that makes the choice easier. Other Notable No. 7's Max Bentley, King Clancy (honored), Joe Primeau, Lanny McDonald, Gary Roberts Clancy was obviously good...
50 Years Ago in Hockey - Habs, Leafs Both Win at Home
January 3rd, 2015 The Canadian National Hockey League teams won by identical 3-1 scores at home in the two games scheduled last night. Toronto downed Detroit, while Montreal beat Boston. Horton the hero for Leafs In Toronto, defenceman Tim Horton provided the winning offensive margin, scoring two goals to lead the Leafs over the Red Wings. After...