He was the man behind the blue and white colours of the Maple Leafs, the name of the team itself, and guided it through two dynasty eras. His name was Conn Smythe. While he was a hockey icon, he remains a divisive figure in the history of the NHL...
You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at We have reached the mid-way point of the last decade of the 19th century and for Canada, it would be an interesting and important year that would influence Canada well into the 20th century...
You can support Canadian History Ehx with a donation at In terms of hockey shrines in Canada, two places stand above all others. One is the Montreal Forum, while the other is Maple Leaf Gardens. Next season, I will look at the Montreal Forum, but...