Tag Archives: National Hockey League

Hall of Famer Allan Stanley Passes Away

Posted on October 20, 2013 by Edward Brain

Hall of Fame defenceman Allan Stanley has passed away at the age of 87.  He he played for the New York Rangers, Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, and Philadelphia Flyers in the National Hockey League (N.H.L.), the Providence … Continue reading →

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The Battle of Ontario

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

With the Toronto Maple Leafs set for the play their home opener against the Ottawa Senators, another year of the ‘Battle of Ontario’ is set to start.  Let’s take a look at the history of the Battle: The Battle of … Continue reading →

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2013-2014 Maple Leafs Season

Posted on July 19, 2013 by Edward Brain

The Toronto Maple Leafs have announced their schedule for the 2013-2014 NHL Season.  This will be the first season for the Leafs in the new NHL alignment.  Under the new alignment, the Leafs remain in the Eastern Conference, but will … Continue reading →

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NHL Conference Finals

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now down to the final four teams vying to be the 2013 Stanley Cup Champions. In the Eastern Conference, the #4 Boston Bruins look to leap frog over the #1 Pittsburgh Penguins.  Boston looked much better against the … Continue reading →

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Alain Vigneault Dismissed as Canucks Coach

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Edward Brain

Alain Vigneault, the head coach of the Vancouver Canucks since the start of the 2006-2007 season has been dismissed by the team after the Canucks were swept in four games in the first round of the 2013 playoffs by the … Continue reading →

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NHL Round 2

Posted on May 14, 2013 by Edward Brain

We are now set for the Conference Semi-finals of the NHL playoffs (the second of four rounds required to win the Stanley Cup.) Of the 16 teams who competed in first roung, the following teams have advanced Eastern Conference #1 … Continue reading →

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NHL’s New Alignment

Posted on May 5, 2013 by Edward Brain

The National Hockey League (NHL) has adjusted its conferences for the 2013-2014 Season.  The Conferences will now have two divisons each instead of the current three.  However, due to how the alignment has been made, the ‘new’ Eastern Conference will … Continue reading →

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Leafs vs. Habs: The Greatest Rivalry

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

It’s now the end of the National Hockey League (NHL) 2012-2013 regular season, with the Toronto Maple Leafs playing host to their arch rivals the  Montreal Canadiens.  The Canadiens would win 4-1, to finish the regular season with 29 wins, … Continue reading →

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The Leafs Season So Far

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Edward Brain

After playing 35 games of a 48 game shortened season, the Maple Leafs sit in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, and in 4th place in the Northeast Division with a record of 19 wins, 12 losses, and 4 overtime … Continue reading →

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NHL Shootout

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Edward Brain

Is the Shootout worthwhile in the NHL? I say no.  It is far better to simply allow the two teams to keep the tie if no one can win a game after an extra period of play.  As it is, … Continue reading →

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