Andre Boudrias: Another Career Saved By 1967 NHL Expansion
Martin St. Louis is a future member of the Hockey Hall of Fame that is known for his size. At 5’8″ and 176 lbs, St.… Read More »Andre Boudrias: Another Career Saved By 1967 NHL Expansion
1960’s Hockey Cards
Pit Martin – Hockey Hall of Fame Honourable Mention
The hockey world lost a giant in November, 2008. Perhaps not a giant in physical stature at 5’8″ and 165 lbs, Pit Martin definitely is… Read More »Pit Martin – Hockey Hall of Fame Honourable Mention
Real Lemieux: Unrealized Potential
Real Lemieux certainly had the potential for stardom but after an outstanding final year of junior hockey, his National Hockey League career lasted just seven years.… Read More »Real Lemieux: Unrealized Potential
Gretzky, Orr, Howe, Hull – Which Rookie Card Would You Choose?
Over three years ago, I published an article at HubPages featuring the 1979-80 O-Pee-Chee hockey card set. It was titled ‘1979-80 O-Pee-Chee Hockey Cards –… Read More »Gretzky, Orr, Howe, Hull – Which Rookie Card Would You Choose?
Gilles Villemure: 1 Of Just 2 Goalies To Be AHL MVP Twice
For a three year span from 1968-69 to 1970-71, Gilles Villemure probably looked to be the next big thing in goaltending. Villemure had already been… Read More »Gilles Villemure: 1 Of Just 2 Goalies To Be AHL MVP Twice
Howie Glover: The Finalist
The other day, we featured Fred Glover. Fred played less than 100 games in the National Hockey League but remains one of the all-time leaders… Read More »Howie Glover: The Finalist
1962-63 Parkhurst: A Tale of 2 Tremblays
The 1962-63 Parkhurst set featured players from the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs and Detroit Red Wings. It was a stale time in the NHL… Read More »1962-63 Parkhurst: A Tale of 2 Tremblays
Poul Popiel: Rock on the Houston Aeros Blue Line
He was the first Danish born player to appear in the National Hockey League. Poul Popiel, however, played all his hockey in North America. Perhaps… Read More »Poul Popiel: Rock on the Houston Aeros Blue Line