Today in Hockey History: Feb. 10
Boston versus Montreal is one of the greatest rivalries in all professional sports, and both cities had big moments on this date in National Hockey League history. Also, we saw…
Milt Schmidt
1974-75, the Capitals’ First (and Worst) Season
On June 7th, 2018, after 44 years of trying, the Washington Capitals finally lifted the Stanley Cup. 43 years, 2 months, and 10 days earlier, in Oakland, California, these same Capitals took turns lifting a trash can around the ice in mock jubilation.
50 Years Ago in Hockey: St. Louis Has the Blues
The National Hockey League board of governors has officially approved an expansion franchise for St. Louis. A syndicate headed by Sidney Salomon Jr. was awarded the team at a meeting…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: The Coaches – Milt Schmidt
(Author’s note: Milt Schmidt, now 97 years old, is the oldest living NHL player. He is truly a treasure, and is one of the most beloved Bruins of all time.)…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bower Stars as Leafs Edge Habs
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 – Duff Haunts Leafs, Hull Nets 37th
Dick Duff, traded away by the Toronto Maple Leafs 11 months ago, came back to haunt his former team last night. Duff scored the winning goal as his newest team,…
50 Years Ago in Hockey – Bruins Garner First Point
The BostonBruins finally earned their first point of the season last night, and it came at the expense of the Stanley Cup Champions. The Bruins battled the Toronto Maple Leafs to…