On This Day In Leafs History

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Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-69129704041767461392010-06-27T17:18:00.002-04:002010-06-27T17:19:38.104-04:002010/11 Regular Season Games

2010/11 Regular Season Games

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-90993339453266597362010-06-25T11:06:00.004-04:002010-06-25T11:11:02.632-04:00Ted Lindsay Award

Ted Lindsay Award replaces the Lester B. Pearson Award: Outstanding Player. Presented to the to the "most outstanding player" in the NHL. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Alexander Ovechkin Wasington Capitals Year Previous Pearson Award Winners 2009 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2008 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2007 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2006 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-45581208205567309252010-06-20T08:58:00.011-04:002010-06-21T01:07:38.832-04:00All Time Stanley Cup Winning Roster

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Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-53173145210978604892010-04-05T16:34:00.043-04:002010-06-10T22:48:02.711-04:00All Time Goalie Records

Complete Legend: G-games, GS-games started, MIN-minutes played, W-wins, L-losses, OTL-overtime losses, W%-winning percentage, SA-shots against, GA- goals against, EGA-empty net goals against, PPGA-powerplay goals against, SHGA-short handed goals against, SOGG-shootout goals against goals, SOGA-shootout goals against attempts, GAA-goals against average, SV%-save percentage, SO-shutouts Toronto

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-85019915746825682572010-02-17T12:56:00.013-05:002010-02-17T16:53:56.665-05:00Joe Bowen Biography

Joe Bowen: The Voice Of The LeafsBirthplace: Sudbury Ontario Birthdate: April 5, 1951 First media job: 1973 - CKSO Radio & TV Sudbury, Ontario Career highlight: 2,400+ Leaf games, blow-by-blow of Muhammad Ali's last fight, three Toronto Rock World Championship Games, Trevor Berbick vs Larry Holmes World Title Fight. Bowen's catchphrase: "Holy Mackinaw!", typically used when the Leafs score or a

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-59835354939224753512010-01-06T11:34:00.004-05:002011-11-08T08:18:16.173-05:00William M. Jennings Trophy Winners

Fewest Goals. Presented to the goalkeeper(s) having played a minimum of 25 games for the team with the fewest goals scored against. Recipients Year PlayerTeam 2011 Roberto Luongo/Cory Schneider Vancouver Canucks 2010 Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 2009 Manny Fernandez/Tim Thomas Boston Bruins 2008 Dominik Hasek/Chris Osgood Detroit Red Wings 2007 Niklas Backstrom/Manny Fernandez

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-245397885339404592010-01-06T11:20:00.006-05:002010-06-25T12:13:29.895-04:00Vezina Trophy Winners

Best Goalie. Presented to the goaltender judged to be the best at his position. Recipients Year PlayerTeam 2010 Ryan Miller Buffalo Sabres 2009 Tim Thomas Boston Bruins 2008 Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 2007 Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 2006 Miikka KiprusoffCalgary Flames 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004 Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils 2003 Martin Brodeur New Jersey Devils

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-87014639837682201452010-01-06T10:05:00.016-05:002010-06-25T12:07:59.807-04:00Prince of Wales Trophy Winners

Eastern Conference Champions. Presented to the the playoff champion in the Eastern Conference. Recipients Year Team 2010 Washington Capitals 2009 Pittsburgh Penguins 2008 Pittsburgh Penguins 2007 Ottawa Senators 2006 Carolina Hurricanes 2004-05 STRIKE ---- 2004 Tampa Bay Lightning 2003 New Jersey Devils 2002 Carolina Hurricanes 2001 New Jersey Devils 2000 New Jersey

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-57967173964498749012010-01-06T09:48:00.004-05:002010-06-25T12:02:22.848-04:00Presidents' Trophy Winners

Most points by a team. Presented to the the team compiling the top regular-season record. Recipients Year Team Points 2010 Washington Capitals 121 2009 San Jose Sharks 117 2008 Detroit Red Wings 115 2007 Buffalo Sabres 113 2006 Detroit Red Wings 124 2004-05 STRIKE -------- 2004 Detroit Red Wings 109 2003 Ottawa Senators 113 2002 Detroit Red Wings 116

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-28691124253397725772010-01-06T09:33:00.014-05:002010-06-25T11:44:57.511-04:00Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy Winners

Most goals award. Presented to the goal-scoring leader during the regular season. Recipients Year Player Team Goals 2010 Steven Stamkos Tampa Bay Lightning 51 2009 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 56 2008 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 65 2007 Vincent Lecavalier Tampa Bay Lightning 52 2006 Jonathan Cheechoo San Jose Sharks 56 2005 STRIKE ---------- 2004 Jarome Iginla

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-28815463380881880552010-01-06T09:03:00.003-05:002010-01-06T09:05:06.209-05:00Lester B. Pearson Award Winners

Recipients Year Player Team 2009 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2008 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2007 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 Jaromir Jagr New York Rangers 2004 Martin St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning 2003 Markus Naslund Vancouver Canucks 2002 Jarome Iginla Calgary Flames 2001 Joe Sakic Colorado Avalanche 2000 Jaromir Jagr Pittsburgh Penguins 1999

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-74992421691422780272010-01-06T08:49:00.004-05:002010-06-25T10:56:45.534-04:00Lady Byng Memorial Trophy Winners

Sportsmanship award. Presented to the player adjudged to have exhibited the best type of sportsmanship and gentlemanly conduct. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Martin St. Louis Tampa Bay Lightning 2009 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2008 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2007 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2006 Pavel Datsyuk Detroit Red Wings 2004-05 STRIKE -------- 2004 Brad

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-2067559652195863802010-01-05T16:10:00.010-05:002010-06-25T10:49:52.995-04:00King Clancy Memorial Trophy Winners

Humanitarian award. Presented to the player who best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice. Recipients Year Player Team 2009-10 Shane Doan Phoenix Coyotes 2008-09 Moreau, Ethan Edmonton Oilers 2007-08 Lecavalier, Vincent Tampa Bay Lightning 2006-07 Koivu, Saku Montreal Canadiens 2005-06 Kolzig, Olaf Washington Capitals 2004-05 STRIKE --------

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-87806084794209956132010-01-05T15:31:00.004-05:002010-06-25T10:43:48.333-04:00James Norris Memorial Trophy Winners

Best Defensman. Presented to the defenseman who demonstrates the greatest all-around ability in his position. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Duncan Keith Chicago Blackhawks 2009 Zdeno Chara Boston Bruins 2008 Nicklas Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings 2007 Nicklas Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings 2006 Nicklas Lidstrom Detroit Red Wings 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004 Scott

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-14189499586670014642010-01-05T15:16:00.006-05:002010-06-25T10:38:49.723-04:00Jack Adams Award Winners

Coach of the year. Presented to the coach adjudged to have contributed the most to his team’s success. Recipients Year Coach Team 2010 Dave Tippett Phoenix Coyotes 2009 Claude Julien Boston Bruins 2008 Bruce Boudreau Washington Capitals 2007 Alain Vigneault Vancouver Canucks 2006 Lindy RuffBuffalo Sabres 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004 John Tortorella Tampa Bay Lightning 2003 Jacques

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-90703873979066236762010-01-05T14:46:00.010-05:002010-06-24T01:10:33.539-04:00Frank J. Selke Trophy Winners

Presented to the Rookie of the year, awarded to the National Hockey League player judged to be the most proficient in his first season. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Tyler Myers Buffalo Sabres 2009 Steve Mason Columbus Blue Jackets 2008 Patrick Kane Chicago Blackhawks 2007 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 Alexander Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2004 Andrew Raycroft

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-69620846151902124572010-01-05T13:30:00.007-05:002010-06-25T10:23:50.270-04:00Conn Smythe Trophy Winners

Playoff MVP. Presented to the most valuable player in each season’s playoff competition. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Jonathan Toews Chicago Blackhawks 2009 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins 2008 Henrik Zetterberg Detroit Red Wings 2007 Scott Niedermayer Anaheim Ducks 2006 Cam Ward Carolina Hurricanes 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004 Brad Richards Tampa Bay Lightning 2003

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-28660937740505942302010-01-05T09:01:00.010-05:002010-06-25T10:33:38.008-04:00Clarence S. Campbell Bowl Winners

Presented to the playoff champion in the Western Conference. Recipients Year Team 2010 Chicago Blackhawks 2009 Detroit Red Wings 2008 Detroit Red Wings 2007 Anaheim Ducks 2006 Edmonton Oilers 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004 Calgary Flames 2003 Mighty Ducks of Anaheim 2002 Detroit Red Wings 2001 Colorado Avalanche 2000 Dallas Stars 1999 Dallas Stars 1998 Detroit Red

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-24483781364390947012010-01-05T00:27:00.022-05:002010-06-25T10:32:10.075-04:00Calder Memorial Trophy Winners

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-70531252113446003182010-01-04T23:41:00.013-05:002010-06-25T09:33:21.737-04:00Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy Winners

Presented to the National Hockey League player who best exemplifies the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Jose Theodore Washington Capitals 2009 Steve Sullivan Nashville Predators 2008 Jason Blake Toronto Maple Leafs 2007 Phil Kessel Boston Bruins 2006 Teemu Selanne Anaheim Ducks 2005 STRIKE --------

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-29842915361207238352010-01-04T17:14:00.019-05:002010-06-25T09:32:41.649-04:00Art Ross Trophy Winners

The Art Ross Trophy is an annual award given to the player who leads the League in scoring points at the end of the regular season. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Henrik Sedin Vancouver Canucks 2009 Evgeni Malkin Pittsburgh Penguins 2008 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2007 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks 2005 STRIKE -------- 2004

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-70829370080398659982010-01-04T16:48:00.016-05:002010-06-25T10:31:12.081-04:00Hart Trophy Winners

Most valuable player regular season. Presented to the most valuable player in the National Hockey League during the regular season. Recipients Year Player Team 2010 Henrik Sedin Vancouver Canucks 2009 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2008 Alex Ovechkin Washington Capitals 2007 Sidney Crosby Pittsburgh Penguins 2006 Joe Thornton San Jose Sharks 2005 STRIKE ----

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-64549484833628502972010-01-03T15:05:00.107-05:002010-06-25T12:32:28.285-04:00The Stanley Cup and NHL Trophies

http://onthisdayinleafshistory.blogspot.com/2010/06/ted-lindsay-award.html Lord Stanley's Cup: League - Playoff championship team Overshadowing all other championship trophies in sports, the legend and glory of the Stanley Cup continues to live in the dreams of hockey players and fans alike. Today's Stanley's Cup The Stanley Cup, notably the oldest trophy competed for by professional athletes

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-9282214641517441032009-12-28T15:50:00.008-05:002011-11-12T23:23:01.937-05:00Doug Gilmour - Honored

The Toronto Maple Leafs paid tribute to one of the most beloved players in franchise history Saturday night, raising former captain Doug Gilmour's No. 93 jersey to the rafters of the Air Canada Centre. Former Toronto Maple Leaf captain Doug Gilmour salutes the crowd at the Air Canada Centre on Saturday. (Chris Young/Canadian Press)The ceremony took place prior to the Leafs' home game against the

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-87504899589988506682009-12-20T21:58:00.008-05:002009-12-20T22:28:18.809-05:00Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni Members

A Gary Aldcorn Claire Alexander Glenn Anderson John Anderson Al Arbour B Andy Bathgate Bob Baun Bill Berg Tim Bernhardt Allan Bester Gus Bodnar Fred Boimistruck Nikolai Borschevsky Laurie Boschman Bruce Boudreau Pat Boutette Johnny Bower Dave Burrows Jerry Butler C Wayne Carleton Randy Carlyle Ed Chadwick Terry Clancy Wendel Clark Gary Collins Brian Conacher Russ

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-31647402148868992102009-12-16T10:33:00.005-05:002009-12-16T10:45:08.458-05:00Dave Keon

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-20778853671489056052009-12-12T15:00:00.090-05:002010-03-18T10:24:21.401-04:00TML Stanley Cup Team Pictures

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Franchise History YearTeam 1926-present Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL) 1919-1926 Toronto St. Pats (NHL) 1917-1919 Toronto Arenas (NHL) 1916-1917 Toronto Arenas (NHA) Stanley Cups 13 - 1918, 1922, 1932, 1942, 1945, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1951, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1967 Conference Championships None Division Championships 5 - 1933 (Canadian), 1934 (Canadian), 1935(Canadian), 1938 (

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-50359272989917154622009-11-19T16:45:00.002-05:002009-11-19T16:45:58.368-05:00NHL Board back where it all began

Saturday, 01.24.2009 / 4:14 PM / 2009 NHL All-Star Game By Shawn P. Roarke - NHL.com Managing Editor MONTREAL -- Not much fazes Don Waddell when it comes to hockey. Waddell, the Atlanta Thrashers' executive vice president and general manager, has seen most of what hockey has to offer during 30 years of professional hockey as a player, a coach and a manager, including a Stanley Cup while an

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-636750280298118652009-11-19T15:43:00.004-05:002012-01-15T09:08:29.527-05:00Irvine "Ace" Bailey

Irvine Bailey was born in Bracebridge, Ontario on July 3, 1903. A proficient scorer as a junior, 'Ace' starred for four seasons with the local Bracebridge Bird Mill before moving to Toronto in 1922 to attend the University of Toronto. At that time, the 19-year-old joined the Toronto St. Mary's, a junior team run by Frank Selke, where he played for two seasons. Then, beginning in 1924-25, Bailey

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-81051477598361838802009-11-15T15:23:00.025-05:002011-11-08T08:24:41.245-05:00Symbolic Retirement of Toronto Maple Leafs Numbers

Until we retire certain numbers from our team the ghosts at the ACC that migrated over from Maple Leaf Gardens will never rest. And the Leafs may never win another cup.... So I will symbolically retire these numbers and give my reasons as why I do so. Below is a list of "Honoured Leafs Numbers" and the players that wore those numbers. # 1 1 4 4 7 7 9 9 10 10 21 27 27 Player Johnny

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Toronto Maple Leafs Draft History 2009 Entry NHL Totals Draft Num. Round Player Pos Drafted From GP G A Pts PIM 2009 Entry 7 1 Nazem Kadri C London Knights [OHL] 2009 Entry 50 2 Kenny Ryan R U.S. National Under-18 Team [Ind] 2009 Entry 58 2 Jesse Blacker D Windsor Spitfires [OHL] 2009 Entry 68 3 Jamie Devane L Plymouth Whalers [OHL] 2009 Entry

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-84375625068693920782009-11-10T13:26:00.009-05:002009-12-01T11:34:45.971-05:00All Time Cup Winners and Finalists Since 1893

To report any errors, omissions, or if you would like to add information please - Contact Me Here YearChampionCupsGPWinning GMWinning CoachFinal Opponent 2009Pittsburgh Penguins35Ray SheroDan BylsmaDetroit Red Wings 2008Detroit Red Wings116Ken HollandMike BabcockPittsburgh Penguins 2007Anaheim Ducks15Brian BurkeRandy CarlyleOttawa Senators 2006Carolina Hurricanes17Jim RutherfordPeter

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-72646491109068341692009-11-09T22:40:00.009-05:002009-11-09T23:47:55.906-05:00Toronto Maple Leafs Draft History

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-20455637131735064472009-11-08T23:46:00.025-05:002011-12-12T22:48:19.379-05:00Mats Sundin retires after nearly 20 seasons in the NHL

Quite The Ending On An Emotional Night Monday, 23.02.2009 / 9:38 AM / By Mike Ulmer - Mapleleafs.commentator At the end of his worknight, they asked Mats Sundin if he had proven, once and for all, that he was an emotional man. “I’ve always been,” he said. Who would argue after a remarkable night in which the Leafs longtime captain scored the winning goal in a shootout and was named the first

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-30697124878735576612009-11-06T09:39:00.004-05:002009-11-11T12:23:54.842-05:00Eddie Livingstone

Early years: Livingstone was born in Toronto, Ontario as the youngest of three children. He played junior and intermediate hockey with the St. George's Club in Toronto, before becoming an Ontario Hockey Association referee. He also covered hockey for the Toronto Mail and Empire, often reporting on the games he refereed. Livingstone became manager of hockey and football at the Toronto Rugby and

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-29077352397318208592009-11-05T23:54:00.029-05:002009-11-29T01:15:00.636-05:00All Time Maple Leafs Players

This is a list of players who have played at least one game for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Arenas, and Toronto St. Patricks of the National Hockey League (NHL). It does not include players from the Toronto Blueshirts of the National Hockey Association (NHA). To report any errors, omissions, or if you would like to add information please - Contact Me Here Contents: Alphabetical Listing by

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-83789134157259518802009-11-05T15:55:00.004-05:002009-11-05T17:09:35.801-05:00Brief Hockey History

From the very first games to the Original Six. Early to mid-1800s: Ice hockey as we know it is first played in either Windsor, Nova Scotia, Kingston, Ontario or Montreal, Quebec, depending on who you believe and how you read the evidence. 1877: The first known rules are published by the Montreal Gazette. 1888: The Amateur Hockey Association of Canada is formed, with four teams in

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Toronto Maple Leafs All Time Sweater Numbers To report any errors, omissions, or if you would like to add information please - Contact Me Here 1 Baz Bastien, Gord Bell, Tim Bernhardt, Paul Bibeault, Johnny Bower, Turk Broda, Lorne Chabot, Ed Chadwick, Gerry Cheevers, Bruce Dowie, Bruce Gamble, Ben Grant, George Hainsworth, Peter Ing, Ed Johnston, Mark Laforest, Michel Larocque, Harry

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-36730414082231838292009-11-05T12:48:00.001-05:002009-11-05T12:53:08.015-05:00TML Historical Moments By Year 1997-98 to Present

1997/98: For the second season in a row the Maple Leafs would struggle all season finishing in last place with a 30-43-9 record. Following the season as part of a major front office shake up the Leafs GM Pat Quinn would name himself head coach as former Montreal Canadiens Goalie Ken Dryden takes over as team president. 1998/99: With expansion the Maple Leafs are shifted to the Eastern Conference

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-55088358061907016982009-11-05T12:43:00.001-05:002009-11-05T12:43:45.793-05:00TML Historical Moments By Year 1977-78 to 1996-97.

1977/78: Maple Leafs eccentric owner who a few years earlier served time for tax evasion begins a bizarre series of actions defying NHL rules that players names be placed on the jersey by put the names on jersey in the same color as the jersey making the names invisible. Ballard would be fined $10,000 / game, before he relented and put the names on the back. In another incident Ballard caused

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-17290968686873923242009-11-05T12:37:00.001-05:002009-11-05T12:38:08.346-05:00TML Historical Moments By Year 1957-58 to 1976-77

1957/58: The Maple Leafs hit rock bottom finishing in last place with an awful 21-38-11 record. 1958/59: Despite another losing season with a record of 27-32-11, the Maple Leafs sneak into the playoffs by finishing 1 point better then the New York Rangers. 1959/60: In hopes to give their team new punch, the Maple Leafs hire anew coach named Punch Imlach. The move worked as the Leafs finished

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-53070168356277082592009-11-05T12:20:00.000-05:002009-11-05T12:20:55.731-05:00TML Historical Moments By Year 1937-38 to 1956-57.

1937/38: The Maple Leafs return to the top of the Canadian Division claiming first place with a solid 24-15-9 record. The Leafs would get the finals quickly by sweeping the Boston Bruins in 3 straight. However a 1-week lay off would cool them off as are stunned by the Chicago Blackhawks who were in the finals despite a losing record 3 games to 1. 1938/39: Despite a 19-20-9 record the Maple Leafs

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-91466215831823569952009-11-05T12:06:00.002-05:002009-11-05T12:13:55.990-05:00TML Historical Moments By Year 1917-18 to 1936-37.

1917/18: Led by Frank Calder the owners of the NHA decide to start their own league freezing out the Toronto Blue Shirts who won the Stanley Cup in 1914 owned by Eddie Livingstone. Essentially it was the same league, but without an owner the rest had resented. The new Toronto team owned by the Arena at the time had no official nickname, some called them Blue Shirts since most of their players had

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-28155374547795157232009-11-04T23:28:00.002-05:002009-11-04T23:28:42.576-05:00On This day July 10th.

July 10: On this day in 1962, future goaltender Mark LaForest was born in Welland, Ontario. In his only season with the Leafs, 1989-90, LaForest played in 27 games and posted a record of 9-14-0. His 3.89 goals-against-average was the lowest of the four Leaf goalies who played for the Leafs that season when the team allowed 83 more goals than they scored.

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-55740957007480404422009-11-04T23:26:00.000-05:002009-11-04T23:26:38.421-05:00On This Day June 10th.

June 10: On this day in 1959, Brian Cullen's days as a Leaf center officially came to a close when he was lost to the New York Rangers in the Intra-League draft. Cullen had been with the Leafs for five seasons between 1954 and 1959 along with his brother Barry who was also a Leaf for most of those years. Brian Cullen had 37 goals and 60 assists in 220 games as a Leaf that also included a lot of

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-28874604903162578252009-11-04T01:45:00.001-05:002009-11-04T01:46:40.260-05:00Toronto Maple Leafs - Record Book

Team Records Points, Season Most Points 103 2003-04 (82 games) 100 2001-02 (82 games) 100 1999-00 (82 games) Fewest Points 35 1926-27 (44 games) 40 1929-30 (44 games) Highest Points Percentage .679 1950-51 (70 games) .667 1934-35 (48 games) Lowest Points Percentage .300 1984-85 (80 games) .325 1987-88 (80 games) Wins, Season Most Wins 45 2003-04 (82 games) 45 1999-00 (82 games) 45 1998-99 (

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-90435661785932561702009-11-02T23:14:00.004-05:002010-06-18T11:04:44.042-04:00Logo/Jersey History

The Toronto Maple Leafs jersey has changed 10 times in it's history while the famous Leaf crest was re-designed 4 times. *Toronto Blue Shirts (NHA) 1912/13-1916/17 Toronto Arenas 1917/18-1918/19 Toronto St Patricks 1919/20-1926/27 Tornto Maple Leafs 1926/27-Present *The Maple Leafs connection to the NHA Blue Shirts is not officially recognized PRIOR TO THE INCEPTION OF THE MAPLE LEAFS *

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-42517429721807439382009-11-02T22:44:00.000-05:002009-11-02T22:44:57.476-05:00On This Day In Leafs History: On This Day January 1st.

On This Day In Leafs History: On This Day January 1st.

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-39501193261887804222009-11-02T16:57:00.002-05:002009-11-02T17:04:22.293-05:00Timeline - Historical Moments:

..1917/18: Led by Frank Calder the owners of the NHA decide to start their own league freezing out the Toronto Blue Shirts who won the Stanley Cup in 1914 owned by Eddie Livingstone, essential it was the same league, but without an owner the rest had resented. The new Toronto team owned by the Arena at the time had no official nickname, some called them Blue Shirts since most of their players had

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-1893454455149716952009-11-01T02:17:00.012-05:002009-11-10T14:08:54.029-05:00Toronto Maple Leafs Past Season Performance

Toronto Maple Leafs Past Season PerformanceToronto Maple Leafs Past Season Performance * Added for 2001 stats W-L-T-OTL (Overtime Loss). NHL revised their records to also reflect this statistic for the 1999-2000 season Year Season Record Points Division Rank Conference Rank 1927 15-24-5

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-41469938676133139302009-10-29T14:43:00.009-04:002010-06-05T01:16:16.392-04:00Leafs rolling in `Cadillac of training facilities'

It's huge. MasterCard Center That was the first and most widespread reaction yesterday from executives, players and media at the unveiling of the MasterCard Centre for Hockey Excellence, the Leafs' new training facilities in Etobicoke. The nearly 300,000-square-foot complex, boasting four ice pads and state-of-the-art training and medical quarters, reinforces the impression that the franchise

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-59712807209190723652009-10-29T11:38:00.025-04:002010-06-18T11:19:31.621-04:00Air Canada Centre

The Toronto Maple Leafs offically moved out of Maple Leaf Gardens February 13 and moved in to the new Air Canada Centre on February 20 of 1999. CONSTRUCTION MILESTONES Jan 1998 - Jun 1998: Arena Roof.May 1998 - Aug 1998: Building Enclosure.Mar 1998 - Jan 1999: Interior Finishes.Feb 1999: - Air Canada Centre Grand Opening.Feb 20,1999: - Canadiens vs.Toronto Maple LeafsFeb 21,1999: - Vancouver

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-91705502850713631452009-10-29T11:24:00.017-04:002010-06-05T01:06:05.452-04:00Maple Leaf Gardens

At the corner of Carleton and Church Streets is one of Canada’s national treasures, the Maple Leaf Gardens. For almost 68 years, the Gardens, as it was known, hosted a variety of events and was the home of one of the "Original Six" hockey teams, the Toronto Maple Leafs. MAPLE LEAF GARDENS (1931-1999) 60 Carlton Street - Toronto, ON, Canada Date Built: 1931 Constuction Cost: 1.5 Million(CAN $)

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Mutual Street Arena Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1911. Used for hockey between 1912 and 1931 - when the Toronto Maple Leafs transferred to the new Maple Leaf Gardens. The arena was originally called Arena Gardens. Home ice for : Toronto Blueshirts (1912-17), Toronto Arenas (1917-19), Toronto St Patricks (1919-26), Toronto Maple Leafs (1926-31) Capacity : 8,000 The building was demolished

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-15995755618074315822009-10-22T18:17:00.008-04:002012-01-07T05:39:15.546-05:00On This Day December 31st.

December 31: On this day in 1948, Rene Robert was born in Trois-Rivieres, Quebec. Robert is known for his spectacular years in Buffalo where he played right wing on the famous French Connection line with Rick Martin and Hall-of-Fame center, Gilbert Perreault. Robert began his career in Toronto in 1971 where he played just five games and retired as a Leaf in 1982 after 55 games. As a Leaf, he

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-6235373676761843412009-10-22T18:17:00.005-04:002009-11-09T19:41:51.515-05:00On This Day December 30th.

December 30: On this day in 1982, the Leafs Nation was shocked to hear of the passing of former Leaf goaltender, Bruce Gamble. Ten years earlier, Gamble had suffered a career ending heart attack during an NHL game between the Flyers and Canucks. In 1982, the fatal attack came after an old timers game. Gamble was only 44 years old. Gamble did not play in the playoffs during the Leafs Stanley Cup

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-3338572764193307032009-10-22T18:16:00.010-04:002009-11-09T19:40:34.160-05:00On This Day December 29th.

December 29: On this day in 1961, Ed Litzenberger was claimed by the Leafs on waivers from the Detroit Red Wings. Litzenberger's NHL career was slightly out of the ordinary. He was traded to Detroit by Chicago in the summer of 1961 after being captain of the Cup-winning Black Hawks the previous spring. In joining the Leafs the same year, he went on to win four Cups in a row between 1961 and 1964

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-22611137458985904312009-10-22T18:16:00.009-04:002009-11-09T19:39:35.845-05:00On This Day December 28th.

December 28: On this day in 1918, goaltender Bert Lindsay was signed as a free agent by the Toronto Arenas. He played his first game with Toronto that evening in a 6-3 loss to the Montreal Canadiens. Lindsay had originally been the Montreal Wanderers goalie the previous season when the franchise was forced to fold after their rink burned down. Bert Lindsay was the father of Hall-of-Famer, Ted

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-48955343387417289452009-10-22T18:16:00.007-04:002009-11-09T19:38:28.736-05:00On This Day December 27th.

December 27: On this day in 1919, the Toronto franchise, now known as the St. Patricks for the first time, won their home opener 7-4 against the Quebec Bulldogs. That same year, the Bulldogs had the highest goals against average in NHL history. They allowed 177 goals in just 24 games for a GAA of 7.38. The Quebec Bulldogs played only one season in the NHL. December 27: On this day in 1961,

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-40297932859949525592009-10-22T18:15:00.005-04:002009-11-09T19:37:46.226-05:00On This Day December 26th.

December 26: On this day in 1917, future Hall-of-Famer Harry Cameron, playing for the Toronto Arenas, became the first defensman in NHL history to score four goals in one game. Toronto defeated the Montreal Canadiens 7-5 to bring their young NHL record to 2 wins and 1 loss. Toronto won the Stanley Cup in 1918, the first time it was presented to an NHL team. December 26: On this day in 1987,

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-21542057601913467742009-10-22T18:15:00.004-04:002009-11-09T19:36:54.133-05:00On This Day December 25th.

December 25: On this day in 1920, the Toronto St. Pats played on Christmas day for the first time in the team's history. They defeated the Montreal Canadiens 5-4. Between 1920 and 1957, Toronto and Montreal played 4 times on Christmas day with the St. Pats/Leafs winning all four times. The Leafs' last scheduled game on Christmas day of any season was in 1971. The Blue & White went out victorious

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-480729090839207582009-10-22T18:14:00.004-04:002009-11-09T19:35:47.300-05:00On This Day December 24th.

December 24: On this day in 1979, the Leafs' General Manager for a second time, Punch Imlach traded away five year veteran and rugged right winger Pat Boutette to the Hartford Whalers for career minor-leaguer Bob Stephenson. As a right winger with the Leafs, Stephenson played only 14 games and had 4 points. With the Whalers in 1980-81, Boutette enjoyed his best season ever. He formed part of the

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-61199766816430617042009-10-22T18:13:00.004-04:002009-11-09T19:35:07.610-05:00On This Day December 23rd.

December 23: On this day in 1986, the Leafs completed a string of five consecutive games that were decided in overtime. On December 13th, the Leafs defeated Pittsburgh 3-2 with Steve "Stumpy" Thomas scoring the winner. On the 17th, the Leafs went into O/T against New Jersey where they lost 3-2 on a goal by Doug Sulliman. The next evening, the Leafs were into overtime against the Minnesota North

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-39410265797594787522009-10-22T18:10:00.010-04:002010-03-31T14:08:46.583-04:00On This Day December 22nd.

December 22: On this day in 1917, the Toronto Arenas played their second game in Toronto franchise history and blasted the old Ottawa Senators 11-4. In doing so, Toronto accomplished something no Leaf team has been able to duplicate since that day, as three seperate Toronto players each had hat tricks in the game. Corb Dennenay, Reg Noble and Harry Meeking each tallied three times. December 22:

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-77886907676358813482009-10-22T18:06:00.023-04:002011-09-03T10:58:49.091-04:00On This Day December 19th.

December 19: On this day in 1917, the Toronto Arenas (later the Toronto St. Patricks and then the Toronto Maple Leafs) lost their first ever NHL game to the Montreal Wanderers 10-9. Future Arena Dave Ritchie scored the first goal in NHL history one minute into the game. It was the first and only victory for the Montreal Wanderers in their short history in the NHL. The next time the Leafs would

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-88161205322983100032009-10-22T18:06:00.021-04:002010-12-20T22:24:40.922-05:00On This Day December 20th.

December 20: On this day in 1909, Charlie Conacher was born in Toronto, Ontario. The "Big Bomber" may have been the greatest Leaf right-winger of all time. During the 1930's, he led the NHL in goal scoring five times. He won the league scoring championship in 1933-34, despite missing 6 games which was a healthy 12.5% of the schedule back then, and then repeated the next season. He was one of

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-83315336022184808132009-10-22T18:06:00.008-04:002009-11-09T19:28:38.979-05:00On This Day December 21st.

December 21: On this day in 1974, Leaf left-winger Inge Hammarstrom registered his first and only hat trick as a Leaf, helping the Leafs to double the Bruins 8-4. Hammarstrom had come over from Sweden with Borje Salming and the duo began their NHL careers together in 1973. Unfortunately, Hammarstrom's NHL career was not as illustrious as that of his Swedish counterpart. Leaf owner Harold Ballard

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-30578561502980641912009-10-22T18:05:00.007-04:002009-12-18T22:59:21.793-05:00On This Day December 18th.

December 18: On this day in 1948, Les Costello played his last NHL regular season game. The previous spring, Costello had helped the Leafs capture their second of three Cups in a row when he made his NHL debut in the playoffs. He played one more game in the 1950 playoffs. So in two of his three seasons as a Leaf, he only played in the playoffs, recording 4 points in 6 games. His regular season

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-69984952604266457662009-10-22T18:05:00.004-04:002009-11-09T19:25:22.308-05:00On This Day December 17th.

December 17: On this day in 1967, former Leaf first round draft choce, 6th overall, Vincent Damphousse was born in Montreal, Quebec. Vinny played his first five NHL seasons as a Leaf between 1986 and 1991. In his last season in Toronto, he led the team with 73 points. He was traded to Edmonton and the next season he led the Oilers in team scoring. In August, 1992, Vincent was on the move again,

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-82985641458126430942009-10-22T18:04:00.002-04:002009-11-09T19:24:29.951-05:00On This Day December 16th.

December 16: On this day in 1922, the Toronto St. Pats opened their 1922-23 campaign with a 7-2 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Hall-of-Fame right-winger, Babe Dye fired 5 goals past Montreal goaltender Georges Vezina. It has been the only time in the history of the Toronto franchise that a player scored five goals on opening night. December 16: On this day in 1961, captain George Armstrong

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-7115404861217109012009-10-22T18:03:00.017-04:002011-11-13T07:17:04.550-05:00On This Day December 13th.

December 13: On this day in 1919, the Toronto Arenas hockey club was purchased by a group of businessmen who changed the name of the team to the Toronto St. Patricks with the hope of attracting Toronto's large Irish population. The NHL franchise's nickname remained the St. Patricks or St. Pats until February of 1927. The Toronto St. Pats continued to play their home games at the Mutual Street

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-39191235714885102352009-10-22T18:03:00.013-04:002009-11-09T19:23:44.429-05:00On This Day December 15th.

December 15: On this day in 1915, centerman Art Jackson was born in Toronto Ontario. Jackson was the brother of Maple Leaf great, Harvey "Busher" Jackson. Art spent his first three seasons with the Leafs between 1934 and 1937. He went to Boston where he won a Cup with the Bruins in 1941 and returned to the Leafs in December of 1944, in time to close off his career with a Stanley Cup in Toronto

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-19265112369395172152009-10-22T18:03:00.012-04:002009-11-09T19:22:57.112-05:00On This Day December 14th.

December 14: On this day in 1926, the Toronto St. Patricks were blanked by the Montreal Maroons 3-0 in Montreal. The Leafs were also shutout in the following two games by the Canadiens and the New York Americans. The goal-less scoring streak ended on December 21st but not before the team established an all-time Toronto team scoring drought of 215 minutes and 48 seconds.

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-20902657202504849382009-10-22T18:02:00.012-04:002009-11-19T15:47:07.987-05:00On This Day December 12th.

December 12: On this day in 1925, Ted "Teeder" Kennedy was born in Humberstone, Ontario. Kennedy played his entire NHL career as a Leaf between 1943 and 1957. He was part of five Maple Leaf Cup-winning teams and in 1947, he became the youngest player in NHL history to score a Cup-winning goal at the age of 21 years, 4 months. He was the Leafs team captain in between 1948 and 1955 and then again

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-57601224071173822642009-10-22T18:01:00.013-04:002011-01-29T10:24:07.748-05:00On This Day December 10th.

December 10: On this day in 1935, defenseman Reg Hamilton played the first of his 366 games as a Leaf through the 1944-45 season. In his 10 seasons with Toronto, Hamilton accumulated 97 points. He was a Cup-winner with Toronto in 1942 and 1945. December 10: On this day in 1969, the Leafs traded Wayne Carleton to the Boston Bruins for Jim Harrison. Both players played a couple more seasons in

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-21953609379071268002009-10-22T18:01:00.010-04:002009-11-09T19:12:34.279-05:00On This Day December 11th.

December 11: On this day in 1931, Hall-of-Fame defenseman, Pierre Pilote was born in Kenogami, Quebec. Pilote was an All-Star with the Chicago Black Hawks in several seasons between 1955-56 and 1967-68 where he won a Cup in 1961 and the James Norris trophy in 1963, '64 and '65. In 1961, Pilote tied Gordie Howe for the playoff scoring lead with 15 points, thus becomming the first defenseman to

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-35047695367362862142009-10-22T18:01:00.007-04:002009-11-09T17:55:46.075-05:00On This Day December 9th.

December 9: On this day in 1953, the Habs came to Toronto for a game that turned into a mini-war. Referee Frank Udvari called a total of 206 minutes in penalties to both teams. At the time, it was an NHL record. The Canadiens received 8 misconducts, 2 majors and 8 minor penalties for a total of 106 minutes. The Leafs were almost as bad with 7 misconducts, 2 majors and 9 minors for 98 total

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-50588466743886850832009-10-22T18:00:00.017-04:002009-11-09T17:54:41.152-05:00On This Day December 8th.

December 8 On this day in 1966, the Leafs were in first place. It was a bit of a surprise to the experts who deemed the Leafs to be too old to contend. The NHL regular season standings were as follows: Toronto Chicago New York Montreal Boston Detroit GP 21 19 22 19 21 20 W 9 11 9 10 6 5 L 7 6 7 8 11 13 T 7 2 6 1 4 2 GF 63 67 69 46 62 54 GA 59 50 55 48 72 73 Pts 25 24 24 21 16 12

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-60342581979309599272009-10-22T18:00:00.006-04:002009-11-09T17:48:06.164-05:00On This Day December 7th.

December 7: On this day in 1929, Harvey "Busher" Jackson played his first NHL game in a Leaf uniform after signing as a free agent the day before. Just 18 years old, he was the yongest player in the NHL at the time. In all, Jackson played 10 consecutive seasons of his Hall of Fame career as a Leaf. He won a Stanley Cup in 1932 playing on the Leafs' famed Kid line with Joe Primeau and Charlie

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-74499317669729500702009-10-22T17:59:00.008-04:002009-11-14T16:50:01.064-05:00On This Day December 6th.

December 6: On this day in 1947, the Leafs pounded the Chicago Black Hawks 12-5. It marked the third time in three years that the Leafs bagged a dozen goals in one game. Two future Hall-of-Famers, Harry Watson and Max Bentley scored their first hat tricks as Leafs in the game. The Leafs would finish in first place overall in 1947-48 and go on to win their second of three consecutive Stanley Cups

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-75545216593557263872009-10-22T17:59:00.004-04:002009-11-09T17:46:01.559-05:00On This Day December 5th.

December 5: On this day in 1981, Bill Derlago scored his first career hat trick and added an assist as the Leafs beat the Washington Capitals, 9-4. Derlago recorded 4 hat tricks as a Leaf between '81 and 1985. December 5: On this day in 1984, the Leafs extended their team record for consecutive losses at home to 7 games. Finally on December 12, the Leafs beat the Flyers at Maple Leaf Gardens.

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-35578149865012706582009-10-22T17:57:00.004-04:002009-11-09T17:45:13.247-05:00On This Day December 4th.

December 4: On this day in 1960, the Leafs began a 7 game winning streak on the road that saw them beat every other NHL team on their own home ice at least once. The streak tied a team record of 7 straight road wins set in 1950. December 4: On this day in 1980, the Leafs traded their former 1978 Amateur Draft choice, Mark Kirton to Detroit for veteran goaltender Jim Rutherford. In Toronto,

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-46415511913465020752009-10-22T17:57:00.001-04:002009-10-22T17:57:13.774-04:00On This Day December 3rd.

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-8246049830362313052009-10-22T17:56:00.011-04:002009-12-03T22:50:58.073-05:00On This Day December 3rd.

December 3: On this day in 1924, the Toronto St. Patricks played their home opener against the Boston Bruins. It was Boston's first season in the NHL and only their second game ever. The St. Patricks prevailed 5-3. It marked the sixth straight year that the St. Pats won their first home game of the season. December 3: On this day in 1949, George Armstrong played in his first NHL game as a Leaf

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-12726860018318717942009-10-22T17:56:00.006-04:002009-11-14T16:48:09.833-05:00On This Day December 2nd.

December 2: On this day in 1950, the Leafs and the Chicago Black Hawks skated to a 0-0 tie. Earning the shutout for the Hawks was Hall-of-Fame goalie Harry Lumley who would become the Leafs' number 1 goaltender a couple of years later. Al Rollins started the game for the Leafs but was replaced by Hall-of-Famer, Turk Broda in the second period after Rollins had taken a shot to the face resulting

Leafs Fannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3268137464643148524.post-29680942025130205372009-10-22T17:55:00.005-04:002009-12-01T22:48:42.005-05:00On This Day December 1st..

December 1: On this day in 1946, Leaf defenseman Jim McKenny was born in Ottawa, Ontario. McKenny got his first NHL goal on February 25, 1967 in a 4-0 shutout of the Red Wings, but only played 6 regular season games during the 1966-67 season and did not qualify to get his name on the Stanley Cup. Altogether, McKenny had 327 points as a Leaf in 594 regular season games and 16 points in 37 playoff

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November 30: On this day in 1911, Dave "Sweeney" Schriner was born in Saratov, Russia. Schriner became a Leaf in 1939 after winning the Calder trophy as rookie of the year in 1935 and two consecutive NHL scoring titles with the New York Americans in 1936 and 1937. As a Leaf, Schriner won Stanley Cups in 1942 and 1945. In Game 7 of the 1942 Finals, Pete Langelle scored the 2nd and Cup-winning

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November 29: On this day in 1924, the Toronto St. Patricks kicked off their 1924-25 season facing the Montreal Canadiens at the official grand opening of the Montreal Forum. The Canadiens won 7-1. The first ever goal was scored by Billy Boucher of the Habs. The first Forum was built at a cost of $1,500,000 and seated 9,000 people. November 29: On this day in 1958, GM George (Punch) Imlach

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November 28: On this day in 1931, Dick Irvin was hired as head coach of the Leafs, replacing Art Duncan who had been fired the day before. That evening, the Leafs won their first game of the season in six tries and 16 days after the grand opening of Maple Leaf Gardens. Andy Blair scored an overtime winner to secure a 6-5 win over the Bosoton Bruins. In Irvin's first season as coach, the Leafs

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November 26: On this day in 1917, The birth of the NHL when five of the League's six owners met at he Windsor Hotel to hash out the agreement that would give birth to the League. Teams included the Montreal Canadiens, Montreal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Arenas, and Quebec Bulldogs. Quebec (pictured) did not play during the 1917-18 season. Read Commemoration Story... November 26:

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November 27: On this day in 1942, Hall-of-Fame defenseman Babe Pratt was traded from the New York Rangers to the Maple Leafs for Hank Goldup and Red Garrett. Pratt won 2 Stanley Cups in his career, one with the Rangers and one with the Leafs in 1945. In January of 1944, he became the first defenseman to record six assists in one game. Later that season, Pratt became the first Leaf player to win

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November 25: On this day in 1900, Bill Carson was born in Bracebridge, Ontario. Carson was in his first NHL season with the Toronto St. Pats when they became the Maple Leafs in 1926-27. In the following season, Carson scored the first goal in the Maple Leafs' first complete NHL season on opening night, November 15, 1927. During the 1927-28 season, he became the first Maple Leaf to score 20

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November 23: On this day in 1944, Toronto dresses only 11 players and lose 5-1 to Boston. November 23: On this day in 1961, original Maple Leaf owner Conn Smythe stepped down as majority owner of the Leafs and Maple Leaf Gardens, selling 50,000 shares to his son Stafford, Harold Ballard and John Basset, thereby giving the trio 60 per cent of voting rights and control. November 23: On this

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November 24: On this day in 1934, the Leafs won their 7th straight game from the start of the season, a 3-2 decision over Detroit to extend their 1934-35 season record to a perfect 7-0-0. It was their final scheduled game for November. They won again on December 1 to extend their winning streak to 8 straight games before finally losing to Detroit on December 2nd.The Leafs finished their strong

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