Tim Horton: A Legacy of Hockey, Donuts, & Coffee
Miles Gilbert Horton, better known as “Tim” Horton thanks to a nickname his mother gave him before giving birth, was born on Jan. 12, 1930, in Cochrane, Ontario, a mining…
Category Archives: Maple Leafs History
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 25
Aug. 25 has been a very interesting date in NHL history as it has provided a little bit of everything. One franchise suspended operations while another packed up and moved…
4 Young Players the Canucks Gave Up on Too Soon
The Vancouver Canucks said goodbye (possibly too soon) to 23-year-old Vasily Podkolzin last week, sending him to their division rival Edmonton Oilers for only a 2025 fourth-round pick. He leaves…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 23
One of the first big goaltending stars in NHL history made his way to Montreal on this date. Also, a new Hockey Hall of Fame class was announced, but one…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Number 99, Canadiens Number 10 & Sittler
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 21, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…
Ranking the Toronto Maple Leafs Captains Since 1967
Last week, Auston Matthews officially became the 26th captain in the history of the Toronto Maple Leafs franchise, assuming the ‘C’ from John Tavares as part of a long-planned transition.…
Ex-Maple Leafs’ Defenseman Jake Gardiner: Where Is He Now?
Jake Gardiner was one of the most polarizing defensemen in recent Toronto Maple Leafs’ history. On one hand, many Maple Leafs’ fans saw his great talent and appreciated his offensive…
Today in Hockey History: Aug. 20
Despite there being no games ever played on Aug. 20, before 2020, that is, this has been a very busy day over the decades. There were big moves in some…
Frank Mahovlich: Highs & Lows of a Hall of Fame Career
Few players had a life as remarkable as Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich. He played 1,418 professional games in 22 seasons between the National Hockey League and World Hockey Association…
Daily Hockey Trivia – Coaching Losses, “Darryl” & Shorthanded Hat Trick
Welcome to the Daily Hockey Trivia for Aug. 18, 2024. This is a daily series that will test and challenge your knowledge of the modern and historical aspects of NHL…