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A Close-Up Glimpse Of The Rocket’s Last Goal
In the spring of 1960, Maurice ‘Rocket’ Richard scored his final goal of his brilliant career. It was his 626th goal, and it occurred in Toronto during the Habs four-game sweep of the Leafs to win...
View ArticleHowe Loved His Car, And Other Tidbits
Stories From Various “The Hockey News’” Over The Years: Oct. 1, 1947 – More Canadian hockey players have married American girls while playing with Hershey than any other US city. Oct. 13, 1948 –...
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Tim Hortons Opens Its Doors In PR
Yes indeed, Powell River’s very first Tim Hortons opened its doors today and we were there. The place was packed. And because this is a Habs blog, I can say that Horton played 24 years in the NHL, 1446...
View ArticleRon And Dennis’ Excellent Adventure
The other day the phone rang and it was my old friend Ron Clarke, and although he lives in the Kitchener/Waterloo area, he was in Vancouver visiting his 34 year old daughter who has terminal lung...
View ArticleMe And Methuselah
I became 60 years old today. I know, it’s ridiculous. It’s way too old. If this keeps up, I’ll catch Methuselah, who apparently lived until he was 969. When I was born, on Oct. 4th, 1950, the Rocket...
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Gentlemen, Start Your Skates
Carey Price is under the weather and may not play in the season opener Thursday night in Toronto. C’mon Carey, shape up. Up and at ‘em. Eat six raw eggs and drink a half pint of cod liver oil. Or if...
View ArticleDerek Boogaard Joins Others Who Went Way Too Soon
After hearing of Derek Boogaard’s sudden death at just 28 years old, I wondered how many other players died during their playing careers. Sadly, over the years there have been well over 100. Below is...
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The Great Allan Stanley
Allan Stanley died on Oct.18 and although I’m late in mentioning it, at least I am now. He was a class act who played 21 seasons in the bigs, from 1948, when he broke in with the Rangers, until 1969...
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Canadiens Begin Their Win Streak!
It took Max and Lars Eller to come through in the shootout as the Canadiens down the Leafs 3-2 in Toronto, thus avoiding suicides, bricks through TVs, and serious hairpulling throughout Habsland. Not...
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Card Abuse
We were sitting on a gold mine and just didn’t know it. Nobody knew it, not even the card makers. Whenever we got a chance outside school, we’d throw Rocket Richard and Gordie Howe and Mickey Mantle...
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