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The Sports Archives – The Changing Face of Pro Hockey
Hockey is a unique game in so many ways, but not the least of which is the tendency for its players to periodically take a break from the game itself to punch each other in the head. This is one … Continue reading
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Tagged beer, Boston Bruins, detroit red wings, Hanson Brothers, hockey, hockey fights, hockey goons, old-time hockey, pro, Slap Shot, sports, sports and leisure, Sports Archives, Vancouver Canucks
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The Sports Archives – More Stanley Cup Memories and Fun Facts
The 2011 Stanley Cup semi-finals are gearing up with the Tampa Bay Lightning taking on the Boston Bruins and the San Jose Sharks are up against the Vancouver Canucks. To get you in the Stanley Cup mood, we thought you … Continue reading
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Tagged 2011 Stanley Cup, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, detroit red wings, Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, John Grahame, Lester Patrick, Lorne Chabot, Montreal Canadiens, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, NHL, San Jose Sharks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ted Lindsay, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks
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The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories and Fun Facts
Lord Stanley’s Cup goes to the last NHL team standing after a series of four playoff rounds where each round is best-of-seven. The playoffs usually run mid-April to early June and are, in my opinion, the toughest 7-8 weeks of … Continue reading
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 – 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 History Lesson – Hockey’s Multi-Goal Power Play
Prior to 1956 in the NHL, a player taking a penalty was required to ‘do’ his time regardless of how many goals the opposing team scored while the player was in the box. Teams of the 1940’s and 1950’s, such … Continue reading
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Tagged detroit red wings, gordie howe, hockey power play, Maurice Richard, montreal canadians, NHL, Sports Archives, sports history
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Chris Chelios to retire from NHL
Chris Chelios, 48, has 26 NHL seasons and 3 Stanley Cups under his belt. He, like Gordie Howe, has come to realize that at some point, you need to hang up the skates. It’s no wonder how difficult retirement is … Continue reading

