Montreal Canadiens’ Top-20 Goal Scorers All-Time
There is no doubt that the Montreal Canadiens are the most iconic franchise in the hockey world. Having won 24 Stanley Cups in its 114 years of existence helped the…
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Best NHL Team of All-Time Brackets: 1968-69 Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens won four out of five Stanley Cups from 1964-65 through 1968-69. The Hockey Hall of Fame called the Canadiens of the late 1960s the “forgotten dynasty” because…
50 Years Ago in Hockey: Pocket Rocket Rakes Leafs
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
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
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
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!
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
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
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
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
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
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…