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Vladimir Dzurilla

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Still Want Czech Goalie

Rick Cole | January 8, 2016

With the news that the New York Rangers are likely to be allowed to sign Czech star forward Vaclav Nedomansky after the 1868 Olympics, the Toronto Maple Leafs have renewed…

Categories Column, Hockey History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Leafs Czech Out Goalie

Rick Cole | August 13, 2015

The Toronto Maple Leafs have invited Vladimir Dzurilla, goaltender for the Czechoslovakia national hockey team, to their training camp this September in Peterborough. Dzurilla is 23 years old and has…

Categories Hockey History, Maple Leafs History, Toronto Maple Leafs

50 Years Ago in Hockey – Canada Humiliated

Rick Cole | March 12, 2015

Canada suffered the worst loss in its international hockey history yesterday when they were lambasted 8-0 by Czechoslovakia.  After four straight victories to start the world championship tournament, the Canadians…

Categories Hockey History, International Hockey

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