Los Angeles Kings: The Foundation of Royalty
In March of 1965, NHL President Clarence Campbell began a formal process to expand the National Hockey League from six teams to an even dozen. The maneuver would see franchises…
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Peace, Love and LA Kings Hockey
The late sixties were an eventful period to say the least. Peace rallies opposing the continued American military presence in Vietnam were growing like wildfire, the Beatles maintained their dominance…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL’s 50th Season Starts Tonight!
Hello everyone and welcome back to 50 Years Ago in Hockey. As we have for the past two hockey seasons, we’ll once again we’ll be providing a look back at…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Names “Administration Manager”
The National Hockey League yesterday named Brian F. O’Neill of Montreal as its new Administration Manager. There were immediate suggestions that O’Neill is the heir-apparent to Clarence Campbell as the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: A Coast-to-Coast NHL
The National Hockey League’s historic announcement yesterday to add six new franchises was met with wild enthusiasm (well, not really) by the new cities and bitter resentment in those centres…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Doubles in Size – Six New Teams
The National Hockey League made history today with the announcement of the addition of six new franchises to being play in the 1967-68 season. The news was cause for joy…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Vancouver Makes Its Pitch
Foster Hewitt’s eloquent voice was heard in New York City yesterday as he and Cyrus McLean presented on behalf of the group seeking a National Hockey League expansion franchise for…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL Reviewing Expansion Applications Today
The National Hockey League begins a historic three days of meetings today in New York City. The league’s board of governors will be reviewing applications for expansion franchises and listening…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: NHL to Screen Expansion Hopefuls
The month of February will be an historic one for the National Hockey League. Next week in New York City the league’s board of governors will examine in detail the…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Training Camp Notes – Crozier a Lightweight
News and notes from around National Hockey League training camps. Crozier’s Illness Makes Him a Lightweight Roger Crozier, the slightly built Detroit Red Wings goaltender whose spectacular rookie season…