Billy Coutu was one of the brightest stars of the NHL during his career. He won Stanley Cups, captained the Canadiens and mentored a young and tough Eddie Shore. And then it all faded away when he was banned for life from the NHL. Billy Coutu was...
When the story of the Spanish Flu and the NHL is told, Joe Hall is often the focus as a hockey player who died from the flu. He wasn’t the only player to die from the flu, nor was he the first. Six months before Hall died, Hamby Shore lost his life...
When you have the nickname Slugger, chances are you are a pretty tough player on the ice. Such was the case with Harvey “Slugger” Pulford. A steady defenceman for Ottawa, he was known for his ability to check opponents in his Hall of Fame career...
The name Eddie Gerard doesn’t mean much these days to hockey fans. He has long been eclipsed by the likes of Maurice Richard, Gordie Howe, Bobby Orr, Wayne Gretzky and Sidney Crosby. But there was a time when he was one of the best players in hockey...
During his career, Red Horner was one of the most beloved members of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Playing for 18 seasons, all with the club, he helped lead them to glory and enshrined himself as a legend of the team. So, let’s learn about him. George...
Patrick Joseph Alexander Moran was born on March 11, 1877 in Quebec City. Moran didn’t start playing hockey until he was 15, when he started to suit up for his local team. Before long, he found he had an intense love for the game and was a very good...
Chubby Power Usually when I cover a hockey player on here, their greatest success was in hockey. Then there are people like Chubby Power. He was a star hockey player. A war hero. A Parliamentarian and Cabinet Minister. And a Senator. A lot of life...
Duke Keats was a man who played in three different leagues in the early 20th century for five different teams. He emerged as one of the best players of his era, and one who found his way into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Duke Keats was born on March 1...
Tommy Phillips He was one of the best defensive forwards of his time. Known for his strong shot and endurance, he became one of the greatest hockey players of the pre-NHL era. Tommy Philips had an illustrious career but a too short life. Born in Rat...
He was one of the best goalies of his era, helping lead his team to the Stanley Cup. Then, without warning, his life was cut far too short. This is the story of Charlie Gardiner. Charlie Gardiner was born in Scotland, the fourth of five children to...