Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time Blain Potvin | October 13, 2020 There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 111 years of existence helped the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Pocket Rocket Rakes Leafs Rick Cole | November 25, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens have regained top spot in the National Hockey League standings thanks to Henri Richard. The diminutive centre scored the winning goal as the Habs edged the Toronto…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Hull Relents, Rejoins Hawks Rick Cole | September 30, 2015 Superstar Bobby Hull ended his brief walkout from the Chicago Black Hawks late yesterday. Hull’s return to the fold ended a brief three-day boycott of the Black Hawks’ training camp.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Habs Draw First Blood Rick Cole | April 18, 2015 The Montreal Canadiens defeated the Chicago Black Hawks 3-2 last night in Montreal to take the first game of the best-of-seven Stanley Cup final series. Game two goes Tuesday in…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bower Stars as Leafs Edge Habs Rick Cole | March 25, 2015 Veteran Toronto Maple Leaf netminder Johnny Bower was once again the hero as the Maple Leafs claimed a narrow 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens last night at Maple Leaf…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Bower Returns – Leafs End Slump! Rick Cole | March 21, 2015 Toronto Maple Leafs goalkeeper Johnny Bower made a successful return to the nets last night as his team defeated the New York Rangers 4-1 at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto.…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – No Deals as Deadline Passes Rick Cole | March 1, 2015 The National Hockey League trade and AHL call-up deadline passed at midnight last night with no significant trades made by any NHL team. There were a few players recalled from…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Win, Howe Upsets Fans Rick Cole | January 8, 2015 The Boston Bruins, losers by a score of 5-2 to New York the previous evening, turned the tables last night on the Detroit Red Wings by that same 5-2 count.…
Jean Béliveau’s Funeral: Through The Eyes of A 21 Year-Old David P. Stein | December 12, 2014 A lot has been written and said about Jean Béliveau over the last week and a half, but nothing can be compared to what took place on Wednesday afternoon at…
September 28, 1964 – Weekend Exhibition Games Roundup Rick Cole | September 28, 2014 It was a busy weekend for the six NHL teams as they continue to fine-tune their lineups in anticipation of the upcoming 1964-65 NHL season. As is the norm at…
1964 NHL Training Camps First Weekend Rick Cole | September 22, 2014 With all six NHL training camps in full swing, news is beginning to filter out more frequently and with greater significance. Exhibition games are being played and players are working…
Book Review: Maurice Richard Rebecca Dobrinski | January 7, 2012 Maurice Richard: The Most Amazing Hockey Player Ever. By Chris Robinson. (2011, Toronto: James Lorimer & Company, Ltd. Softcover. Pp. 128. $9.95. ISBN 978-1-55277-900-2.) “Don’t let anyone say that it’s…
