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Five-minute penalty for warm weather
For Torontonians, this winter has been on the mild side. With temperatures nearing 10 degrees celsius, the city’s outdoor skating rinks are taking a hit.
‘The Chief’ gets hometown recognition
Former Maple Leafs great George Armstrong has earned recognition in his adopted home — in the community’s sports hall of fame.
Leafs struggle to produce offence against Habs
Mike Condon uncomfortably shifted from side to side at his locker room following another shutout performance. He appeared tentative, reserved, and reluctant in front of a heavy dose of Montreal and Toronto media members –…
Canadiens’ goalie Condon capitalizing on opportunities
Sometimes all you need is a little extra focus. That’s what Montreal Canadiens’ goaltender Mike Condon is crediting his preseason success to so far. “Over the summer I did a lot of mental stuff, ‘thinking…
Two new Maple Leafs shine in debut
A pair of newly acquired Toronto Maple Leafs would provide plenty of fireworks in the pre-season home-opener. Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau scored two power-play goals to help the Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 4-1 in NHL pre-season…
Pat Quinn, ‘the Big Irishman,’ dead at 71
Former Leafs coach and NHL player dies after battle with illness
Yonge-Dundas will transform into NHL face-off viewing party Wednesday
Yonge-Dundas has transformed into NHL face-off viewing party today.
Junior hockey play-by-play man does double duty
Joe Montesano is the play-by-play man for both the St. Michael’s Buzzers and the Toronto Jr. Canadiens, and juggling both jobs is a passion.
Diminutive defenceman aiming for huge season
Marcel Fatovic, an offensive defenceman for the St. Michael’s Buzzers is hoping to make a commitment to a U.S. college by the end of the season.