Today in hockey history, a family changes affiliation to another team in probably not the conventional way you’re thinking of, a team changes its name, a player wins an award that may not be prestigious but is very honorable, a team blows another team’s doors open, and a coach actually breaks a Scotty Bowman record. May 23, 1977 – Gordie ... Read More »
Last night is why we watch playoff hockey. Just when every Kings fan in the Twitterverse was about to throw in the towel, the tides turned. Los Angeles played without Jarret Stoll, whose condition is day-to-day after suffering a head injury when Sharks’ Raffi Torres made what was deemed an illegal hit in the first game of the series. Torres ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, an undrafted player gets picked up by a team that never regretted their decision, a ridiculous domination by a very notorious team, a milestone for a Blues’ great, and that same player gets involved with a string of overtime games that eventually lead to good things for him. May 12, 1984 – The Maple Leafs signed ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a defenseman becomes the first in 26 years to win an award, a record for goals in a Finals game, a team makes the Finals for the first time, an individual makes the other team look silly, and an incredibly embarrassing record for a team, and arguably for the entire league. May 8, 1970 – Boston’s ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a very notable person is born, a legend breaks his own record, the Gretzky-led Oilers set two remarkable records in the same game, and a controversial player with a very interesting and impressive accomplishment. May 7, 1883 – Hall of Famer and trophy Frank Selke was born in Kitchener, Ontario. I say trophy because most people ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a legendary goaltender is born, a playoff win starts an impressive streak, an individual records a first for a new team, and a very sad day for some fans is fantastic day for others. May 6, 1972 – Future Hall-of-Famer Martin Brodeur was born in Montreal, Quebec. Well, what can be said about Marty that hasn’t ... Read More »
As the Philadelphia Flyers watch from the sidelines as their arch nemesis the Pittsburgh Penguins embark on a cup run, we can only ponder what could have been. The Flyers have made the playoffs each of the last five years and made it past the first round four of those times. There are always high expectations with this team but ... Read More »
Despite taking an early first period, the Toronto Maple Leafs lost the first game of the series 4-1 to the Boston Bruins. The Maple Leafs got the lead early in the game, after Boston’s Patrice Bergeron was sent to the penalty box for tripping. Cody Franson tracked the puck down behind the goal-line and passed it out front to James ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a Stanley Cup victory marks the end of an era, a relatively new team makes some changes because of some early failures, a player with a fantastic playoff feat, and a rookie with an accomplishment only four before him had done (although that was one of the few highlights of his hockey career). May 2, 1967 ... Read More »
Last Sunday, many Toronto Maple Leafs fans tuned into the last NHL regular season game between the Ottawa Senators and the Boston Bruins. In an upset, Ottawa defeated Boston, destroying the hopes of many for a Leafs vs Habs showdown. Instead, the Leafs will face the Boston Bruins in a series that can make or break the team. The Maple ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, one of the most insane accomplishments you’ll hear about that doesn’t involve a man named Wayne, the Sabres set a team record, a player completes an interesting feat, and a bit of lesser-known player does something that pretty much every kid in their basement dreams of doing. April 29¸1973 – Montreal’s Henri Richard played in a ... Read More »
They finally did it. It only took eight seasons and a lockout and a half, but the Toronto Maple Leafs have finally made the playoffs. To put things in perspective, the last time Toronto played a playoff game I was young enough that I could paint my face blue and white, run down the street with signs and flags and ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, one of the youngest players to win an award (who is a defenseman), an incredible comeback is completed, a ridiculous streak, a ridiculous streak comes to an end, and a very impressive individual feat. April 26, 1967 – Boston’s Bobby Orr picked up his first of many awards throughout his career, winning the Calder Memorial Trophy ... Read More »
Tampa Bay Lightning forward Martin St. Louis finally had his signature moment in his candidacy for the Art Ross Trophy on Wednesday night. St. Louis recorded his seventh career hat trick, vaulting himself into the NHL points lead and helping the Lightning pick up a 5-2 victory against the Toronto Maple Leafs. “I want to finish the year strong and ... Read More »
Today in hockey history, a team wins the Cup, one of the first NHL drafts takes place, a living legend records a few milestones, and Mario Lemieux assaults the record books. April 25, 1964 – The Leafs beat the Red Wings 4-0 in Game 7 of the Finals to give Toronto their third-straight Cup. Johnny Bower became the first goaltender ... Read More »
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