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1945 Memorial Cup
The 1945 Memorial Cup final was the 27th junior ice hockey championship of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association (CAHA). The finals were held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto. CAHA president Frank Sargent chose the location to maximize profits, which were reinvested into minor ice hockey in Canada. The George Richardson Memorial Trophy champions Toronto St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey Association in Eastern Canada competed against the Abbott Cup champions Moose Jaw Canucks the Southern Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League in of Western Canada. In a best-of-seven series, held at Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Ontario, St. Michael's won their 2nd Memorial Cup, defeating Moose Jaw 4 games to 1. Scores *Game 1: St. Michael's 8-5 Moose Jaw *Game 2: Moose Jaw 5-3 St. Michael's *Game 3: St. Michael's 5-3 Moose Jaw *Game 4: St. Michael's 4-3 Moose Jaw *Game 5: St. Michael's 7-2 Moose Jaw Winning roster John Arundel, John Blute, Pat Boehmer, Les Costello, Leo Grave ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Memorial Cup At The 2015 Championship
A memorial is an object or place which serves as a focus for the memory or the commemoration of something, usually an influential, deceased person or a historical, tragic event. Popular forms of memorials include landmark objects or works of art such as sculptures, statues or fountains and parks. Larger memorials may be known as monuments. Types The most common type of memorial is the gravestone or the memorial plaque. Also common are war memorials commemorating those who have died in wars. Memorials in the form of a cross are called intending crosses. Online memorials are often created on websites and social media to allow digital access as an alternative to physical memorials which may not be feasible or easily accessible. When somebody has died, the family may request that a memorial gift (usually money) be given to a designated charity, or that a tree be planted in memory of the person. Those temporary or makeshift memorials are also called grassroots memorials.''Grassroo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maple Leaf Gardens 2016
''Acer'' () is a genus of trees and shrubs commonly known as maples. The genus is placed in the family Sapindaceae.Stevens, P. F. (2001 onwards). Angiosperm Phylogeny Website. Version 9, June 2008 nd more or less continuously updated since http://www.mobot.org/MOBOT/research/APweb/. There are approximately 132 species, most of which are native to Asia, with a number also appearing in Europe, northern Africa, and North America. Only one species, ''Acer laurinum'', extends to the Southern Hemisphere.Gibbs, D. & Chen, Y. (2009The Red List of Maples Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) The type species of the genus is the sycamore maple, ''Acer pseudoplatanus'', the most common maple species in Europe.van Gelderen, C. J. & van Gelderen, D. M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia'' Maples usually have easily recognizable palmate leaves (''Acer negundo'' is an exception) and distinctive winged fruits. The closest relatives of the maples are the horse chest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joe Primeau
Alfred Joseph Francis "Gentleman Joe" Primeau (January 29, 1906 – May 14, 1989), was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. Playing career Born in Lindsay, Ontario, and raised in Victoria, British Columbia, Primeau moved to Toronto at an early age and began his professional career in 1927 with the Toronto Ravinas, an affiliate of the Toronto Maple Leafs. He became a full-time member of the Leafs in the 1929–30 season. Primeau played on the Leafs' Kid Line with Charlie Conacher and Busher Jackson. He won his only Stanley Cup as a player in 1931–32 and won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy that same season. He retired in 1936 at age 30. Over his NHL career, Primeau scored 66 goals and 177 assists in 310 games. Primeau was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1963. He died in Toronto, Ontario at the age of 83. In 1998, Primeau was ranked number 92 on ''The Hockey News list of the 100 Greatest Hockey Players. Coaching career Primeau won the Stanley Cup in his first yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Thomson (ice Hockey B
James, Jamie, Jim, or Jimmy Thomson may refer to: Arts and letters * James Thomson (architect, born 1852) (1852–1927), Scottish architect, city architect of Dundee * James Thomson (poet, born 1700) (1700–1748), Scottish poet and playwright * James Thomson (weaver poet) (1763–1832), Scottish poet * James Thomson (poet, born 1834) (1834–1882), Scottish poet and essayist * James Thomson (engraver) (1788–1850), English engraver, known for his portraits * James Thomson (journalist) (1852–1934), Australian journalist and newspaper owner * James Thomson (minister) (1768–1855), Scottish editor of the ''Encyclopædia Britannica'' * James M. Thomson (newspaper publisher) (1878–1959), American newspaper publisher * Jamie Thomson (author) (born 1958), author of gamebooks Politicians * James Thomson (Australian politician) (1856–?), New South Wales politician * James Thomson (London politician) (born 1966), Common Councilman, Walbrook ward * James Thomson (Manitoba politician) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tod Sloan (ice Hockey)
Aloysius Martin "Tod" Sloan (November 30, 1927 – July 12, 2017) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player. He played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Black Hawks. He was a member of three Stanley Cup championship teams: 1949 and 1951 in Toronto, and 1961 in Chicago. Career Sloan played junior hockey with the St. Michael's Majors. He began his professional career with the Pittsburgh Hornets of the American Hockey League in the 1946–47 season and was called up for one game by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1947–48. In 1948–49, Sloan played 29 regular-season games with Toronto; he did not play in the playoffs and his name was left off the Stanley Cup, but he appeared in the Maple Leafs' 1949 team picture. He played eight full seasons for the Leafs and won the Stanley Cup with them in 1949 and 1951. In 1958, Sloan and teammate Jimmy Thomson were traded from Toronto to Chicago because of their activities in organizing the Natio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phil Samis
Philip Lawrence Samis (December 28, 1927 – January 11, 2022) was an ice hockey Defenceman (ice hockey), defenceman. He played two regular season games in the National Hockey League during the 1949–50 NHL season, 1949–50 season and five playoff games in 1948 Stanley Cup playoffs, 1948, when he won the Stanley Cup, all with the Toronto Maple Leafs. The rest of his career, which lasted from 1947 to 1953, was mainly spent in the American Hockey League. Samis was the last surviving member of the Maple Leafs 1948 Stanley Cup team. Playing career Junior career Samis started out playing minor hockey in his hometown for the Edmonton Maple Leafs in 1943–44. The next season, he moved to Toronto to attend St. Michael's College School, St. Michael's College and play for the Toronto St. Michael's Majors, St. Michael's Majors. He helped the team win the 1945 Memorial Cup, 1945 Memorial Cup. Along the way he played with future National Hockey League, NHLers like Les Costello, Johnny McCor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gus Mortson
James Angus Gerald "Old Hardrock" Mortson (January 24, 1925 – August 8, 2015) was a Canadian ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League (NHL). He played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Chicago Black Hawks, and Detroit Red Wings, winning four Stanley Cups with Toronto. He also played in eight NHL All Star Games. Early career Mortson grew up in Northern Ontario. He joined the St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Hockey Association Jr. league in 1943–44 and played two seasons for them. He then turned professional and played for the United States Hockey League's Tulsa Oilers in 1945–46, compiling 48 points in 51 games."Gus Mortson" legendsofhockey.net. Retrieved February 27, 2014. National Hockey League In 1946–47 Mortson joined the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, where ...[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jim Morrison (ice Hockey)
James Stewart Hunter Morrison (born October 11, 1931) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman, coach and scout. He played in the National Hockey League for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, New York Rangers and Pittsburgh Penguins between 1951 and 1961, and again from 1969 to 1971. He also played in the minor American Hockey League during his career, which lasted from 1951 to 1973. A fast skating, offensive minded defenseman, he would score many goals and assists during his career, a rarity for a blueliner. Morrison also played eight seasons with the Quebec Aces and three season with the Baltimore Clippers in the American Hockey League. Morrison won the Eddie Shore Award in 1965–66 as the league's outstanding defenceman. After his retirement he briefly coached the Kitchener Rangers before moving behind the bench of the Kingston Canadians The Kingston Canadians were a junior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey League from 1973 t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ted McLean
Edward Finlay McLean (12 October 1893 – 29 May 1915) was an Australian rules footballer who played with Geelong in the Victorian Football League (VFL). He was killed in action in World War I. Football career He played two league games for Geelong, both in the 1912 VFL season, the first in round 15 against Collingwood at Victoria Park. Matched up against Collingwood wingman Percy Gibb, his performance on debut was described as promising by the Geelong Advertiser. His only other VFL appearance for Geelong came in round 18, a 37-point win by Geelong over Richmond at Corio Oval Corio Oval was an Australian rules football ground, located in Geelong, Victoria, and used by the Geelong Football Club in the VFA and the VFL from 1878 to 1915, and 1917 to 1940. Sited in Eastern Park, the oval was served by trams from 1930 wh .... Military service On 18 August 1914, McLean enlisted in the army and two months later embarked from Melbourne on the HMAT Benalla (A24), to serve with the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johnny McCormack
John Ronald McCormack (August 2, 1925 – February 22, 2017) was a Canadian ice hockey centre (ice hockey), centre. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, and Chicago Black Hawks between 1948 and 1955. He was born in Edmonton, Alberta. Playing career McCormack's hockey career started off in the local Edmonton hockey leagues. As a star in the Juvenile division, McCormack's coach was in touch with the coach of the Hollywood Wolves who had other Edmonton players such as Harry Black, the father of Bud Black, and a 16 he went to Southern California. When the war threatened to end the SCHL, McCormack found his way to the St. Michael's Majors in Toronto. The Majors won the Memorial Cup in 1945. In those 9 playoff games McCormack had 10 goals and assisted on 11 others. After the playoffs McCormack enlisted in the Royal Canadian Navy. In 1948 John played 3 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs but spent the majority of the time with the Toront ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Gray (ice Hockey)
Robert Gray is a Canadian retired ice hockey goaltender who was the Most Outstanding Player of the 1964 NCAA Tournament. Career Gray was a three-year starter for Michigan, beginning his career in 1961. On a team led by Red Berenson, Gray split time with Dave Butts and helped Michigan to a second-place finish in the WCHA, earning a spot on the All-WCHA Second Team. The Wolverines also finished as runner-up in the conference Tournament and received the second western seed for the NCAA Tournament. Michigan was stunned by a 4–5 loss to Clarkson in the semifinal and finished the tournament in third place. After Berenson's graduation the team declined sharply, ending up in last place the following year with a record of 7–14–3. During the year Gray again split time in goal, this time sharing the net with William Bieber. Because Gray's numbers had been far superior to Bieber's, the veteran was tasked with carrying the lion's share of starts during his senior season. Gray answ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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