River’s Frozen, Hockey Anyone? Article by http://consultlefebvre.com The origins of the modern game of ice hockey are obscure, and a perusal of the history of the sport’s development is … well … conflicting.  An entry for “ice-hockey” in the 1936 edition of the Encyclopedia of Canada, indicates the murky beginnings of the game: “Ic... KEEP READING »

Conn Smythe named William George Barker - Will Barker, the first President of The Toronto Maple Leafs in 1927. On Thursday, September 22, 2011 a memorial statue was unveiled in front of the mausoleum in Mount Pleasant Cemetery where his body lies. “Will Barker came back from the war, suffering painful wounds that remained with him the rest of his life,” Lt.-Gov. Davi... KEEP READING »

The Zamboni Story Frank J. Zamboni   Wikipedia info http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Zamboni 1901-1988 If necessity is the mother of invention, Frank J. Zamboni might be considered its father. This tireless inventor/entrepreneur never came across an obstacle he couldn't tinker his way around. Frank J. Zamboni was born on January 16, 1901 in Eur... KEEP READING »

Oldest Ice Hockey Trophy in The World   McGill University Hockey Club are the winners of this trophy. McGill University Hockey Club Roster : J. A. Kinloch - Team Captain A. P. Low T. D. Green R. F. Smith J. M. Elder P. L. Fosler W. L. Murray Championship Game Referee : N. T. Rielle McGill University in 1883 also awa... KEEP READING »

  OTTAWA – Team Canada captain Hayley Wickenheiser has received one of Canada’s highest civilian honours. The three-time Olympic gold medallist and six-time IIHF World Champion has been awarded with the Order of Canada. ... KEEP READING »