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Category Archives: Hockey
The Sports Archives – 1936 Stanley Cup Memories – The Longest Game
If someone were to tell us that their goaltender had not given up a goal in 176 minutes and 30 seconds; a quick tally in our heads would conclude that this goalie had been perfect for almost 3 consecutive games. … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – 1976-1983 Stanley Cup Memories – Canadiens, Islanders Reign Supreme
Will there ever be another time in NHL history where 2 teams win back-to-back 4 consecutive year terms of Stanley Cup championships? The first question that needs to be answered is ‘Will there ever be another team that will win … Continue reading
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Tagged Al Arbour, detroit red wings, Habs, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, NHL, Scotty Bowman, Sports Archives, Stanley Cup
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The Sports Archives – 1950 Stanley Cup Memories – The Greatest Show on Earth
When are the Stanley Cup finals NOT the greatest show on Earth? The 1950 New York Rangers would answer: “When the circus comes to town”. The Rangers lost their home ice at Madison Square Garden during the 1950 Stanley Cup … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories – 1969 and the Montreal Canadiens
The year 1969 was not just another ordinary year in the NHL. We saw a lot of ‘firsts’ come out of 1969. What wasn’t a ‘first’ was the Montreal Canadiens winning the Stanley Cup for the 16th time and second … Continue reading
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Tagged 1969 Stanley Cup, Bobby Hull, Bobby Orr, Boston Bruins, Danny Grant, gordie howe, Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota North Stars, Montreal Canadiens, Norm Ferguson, Oakland Seals, Phil Esposito, Philadelphia Flyers, Red Berenson, Sports Archives, St. Louis Blues, Stanley Cup Memories
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The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories – Hull Doubles Up in Dallas and Detroit
The golden years of hockey may start when a player reaches the age of 35. No doubt, Gordie Howe and Chris Chelios would argue that, however either way, when a professional hockey player reaches that age, his playing days are … Continue reading
The Sports Archives – NHL and Violence; Pittsburgh Penguins Matt Cooke gets Cooked!
It seems that the NHL is finally starting to take a closer look at all the hits that are giving the game a bad name. Sure, we are bloodthirsty and we like the hard hitting, the occasional fight and the … Continue reading
The Sports Archives Greatest Upsets – Islanders beat Penguins in 1993 Playoffs
It was the 1992-93 NHL hockey season and the Pittsburgh Penguins were dominating play. Mario Lemieux was top scorer and season MVP. The New York Islanders came into the playoffs 32 points behind Pittsburgh but upset the Washington Capitals in … Continue reading
The Sports Archives History Lesson – Rocket Richard Riot
The anglophone and the francophone have shared a history in Canadien hockey. Perhaps in the 1950s, there was more of a rivalry then one cared to notice. The francophone Maurice “The Rocket” Richard did more than score goals, he also … Continue reading
The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – Hockey Goals 2 Seconds Apart!
In a game between the Boston Bruins and the St. Louis Blues on December 19, 1987, the Blues’ Doug Gilmour scored just 2 seconds after Ken Linseman scored for the Bruins. The Blues were up 6-4 when Linseman closed the … Continue reading
The Sports Archives History Lesson – Stanley Cup Playoffs Closed Due To Flu
The year was 1919 and the Seattle Metropolitans of the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) were a very talented hockey team. They became the first American based team to win the Stanley Cup by beating the Montreal Canadiens (then of … Continue reading
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Tagged 1919 Stanley Cup, Frank Foyston, Greatest Moments, Montreal Canadiens, NHA, PCHA, Seattle Metropolitans, Sports Archives
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