Hockey History

Hockey History: A Tale of Two Hockey Lifers

Hockey Lifers can be described as people who fell in love with the sport at an early age and found a way to stay involved with the game even when their playing days were over. In most modern-day cases, players move into coaching, scouting or broadcasting. But back in the days of the Original Six, those opportunities were few and far between.

We also mourn the passing of Leaf great and broadcaster Howie Meeker. He has died at age 97.

by Darryl Houston Smith | Dec 2, 2020

Early last month the hockey world lost another iconic figure. Howie Meeker has died. Howie Meeker spent his long and unique life playing, teaching and broadcasting the game of hockey and serving his country. A standout player, he won the Calder Trophy in 1946-47 (the...

Fred Saskamoose has died.

by Darryl Houston Smith | Nov 25, 2020

Photos Source: NHL Archives Hockey lost one of its true originals as Fred Saskamoose has died. Sasakamoose died at age 86 in his hometown of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada after being hospitalized last week with wheezing, chest pains, and other complications...

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