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October 25: On this day in 1935, Leaf John MacMillan was born in Lethbridge, Alberta. MacMillan was a utility forward and a farmhand callup for the Leafs between 1960 and 1963. In 81 regular season games, he bagged 5 goals and 6 assists. He played in 8 playoff games as a Leaf between 1961 and 1963 and did not record a single playoff goal or assist, but was lucky enough to get his name on the Cup twice, once in 1962 and again in 1963.
October 25: On this day in 1944, the Leafs signed free agent goalie Frank "Ulcers" McCool. In the playoffs that season, McCool led the Leafs to their 5th Stanley Cup victory, recording three shutouts in the first three games of the Finals against Detroit. As a Leaf, McCool won the Calder trophy as rookie of the year for 1944-45.
October 25: On this day in 1955, ex-Leaf Terry Martin was born in Barrie, Ontario. In the short regular season span between December 19, 1981 and March 10, 1982, Martin recorded 3 hat tricks as a Leaf. He scored 83 goals in all for the Leafs between 1979 and 1984.
October 25: On this day in 1966, Leaf fan favourite Wendel Clark was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. To 2006, Wendel has been the first and only ever Leaf to be selected 1st overall in the NHL Entry Draft. He was selected to the NHL's all-rookie team in 1985-86. Clark recorded 441 regular season career points in a Leaf uniform.
October 25: On this day in 1966, Leaf fan favourite Wendel Clark was born in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. To 2006, Wendel has been the first and only ever Leaf to be selected 1st overall in the NHL Entry Draft. He was selected to the NHL's all-rookie team in 1985-86. Clark recorded 441 regular season career points in a Leaf uniform.
October 25: On this day in 1988, Toronto Maple Leafs scored four goals on just four shots in the second period of a 4-3 win over the NY Islanders. In the game the Leafs were outshot 34-18. Ed Olczyk led the scoring with two goals.
