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The Sports Archives – Stanley Cup Memories – Boston and Montreal Rivalry Fires Up Again

What has proven to be one of the greatest rivalries in sports archives history is the ongoing battle between the Montreal Canadiens and Boston Bruins.  They have been fighting it out since the days of the ‘original six’ of the … Continue reading

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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

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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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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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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

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – When Foul Trouble Leaves Last Man Standing

What kind of defense do you play when you’re the last man standing after your entire team has fouled out?!  You would have to ask guard Mike Lockhart of the 1982 West Coast Christian College Knights. The Knights were beating … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup – India Rules!

The India national cricket team won the 2011 Cricket World Cup and its second title defeating Sri Lanka by 6 wickets on April 2 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, India.  The 10th Cricket World Cup featured 14 teams and became … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives – NFL Considers Rule Changes for Kickoffs

Similar to the NHL, the NFL is also taking a closer look at the probable causes of sports injuries. How many times have we seen players limping off the field during a kickoff? The answer is too many and the … Continue reading

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The Sports Archives Greatest Moments – 2006 March Madness – UCLA steals win from Gonzaga

One of the greatest moments in sports archives history occurred in the 2006 NCAA Men’s Division I Basketball Tournament (March Madness) semi-final round between the Gonzaga Bulldogs and the UCLA Bruins. The 2006 March Madness tournament was an inspiring competition … Continue reading

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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

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