On This Day January 30th.

Gordie Drillon and Busher JacksonGordie Drillon (left) and Busher Jackson
January 30: On this day in 1937, two Leafs combined to each score a hat trick as Toronto downed the Montreal Maroons 7-4. Gord Drillon and Busher Jackson each netted three apiece. Gordie Drillon's career highlights: Art Ross Trophy (1938) First All-Star Team Left Wing (1938, 1939) Lady Byng Memorial Trophy (1938) Second All-Star Team Left Wing (1942) Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1975. Busher Jackson's career highlights:  Art Ross Trophy (1932) First All-Star Team Left Wing (1932, 1934, 1935, 1937) Second All-Star Team Left Wing (1933)

Rene RobertRene Paul Robert
January 30: On this day in 1981, the Leafs re-acquired Rene Robert from the Colorado Rockies for a 3rd round draft choice. Robert began and ended his NHL career with the Maple Leafs, playing 5 games in 1971 and 69 games in 1980-81 and 1981-82. Robert had a total of 31 points as a Leaf but his best years were with Buffalo where he played right wing on the famed "French Connection" line, which consited of Hall of Famer Gilbert Perreault at centre and All-Star Rick Martin and Rene Robert at left wing and right wing, respectively. In total, Robert registered 702 regular season points during his NHL career.
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