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Peter Harris
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Famous names in Ice Hockey:
According to this book, we should all know the names of about five people. James Creighton , in 1875, organized the first game in the Victoria Rink in Montreal. Frank One Eyed McGee was a prolific scorer in 1915 and died in WW 1. Willie O’Ree was the first black hockey player “Jackie Robinson of Hockey “ who invented the slap shot. Hobey Baker was a great player in college and died.
— Feb 10, 2024 07:56AM
According to this book, we should all know the names of about five people. James Creighton , in 1875, organized the first game in the Victoria Rink in Montreal. Frank One Eyed McGee was a prolific scorer in 1915 and died in WW 1. Willie O’Ree was the first black hockey player “Jackie Robinson of Hockey “ who invented the slap shot. Hobey Baker was a great player in college and died.
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Peter Harris
is on page 230 of 256
Montreal Canadiens and Toronto Maple Leafs:
The book spends a lot of pages talking about these two teams and the history and victories between them. I noticed the Detroit Red Wings have 11 Stanley Cups to Toronto’s 13, but didn’t get acknowledged in this book. The Montreal Canadiens have amassed an amazing 24 Stanley Cups in its history, albeit 8 years of early years are included. The Montreal Forum is praised.
— Feb 10, 2024 07:38AM
The book spends a lot of pages talking about these two teams and the history and victories between them. I noticed the Detroit Red Wings have 11 Stanley Cups to Toronto’s 13, but didn’t get acknowledged in this book. The Montreal Canadiens have amassed an amazing 24 Stanley Cups in its history, albeit 8 years of early years are included. The Montreal Forum is praised.
Peter Harris
is on page 174 of 256
Hockey Hall of Fame:
As I read through this book, I am in disagreement about the locations chosen for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Just as the Baseball Hall of Fame is not in the appropriate place, neither is the Hockey. Montreal is the home of Ice Hockey and Montreal is where the Hall of Fame should be based. Sutherland made a pitch and it was first built in Kingston.
— Feb 09, 2024 02:31PM
As I read through this book, I am in disagreement about the locations chosen for the Hockey Hall of Fame. Just as the Baseball Hall of Fame is not in the appropriate place, neither is the Hockey. Montreal is the home of Ice Hockey and Montreal is where the Hall of Fame should be based. Sutherland made a pitch and it was first built in Kingston.
Peter Harris
is on page 130 of 256
Update entry:
There was a Lord Stanley for whom the Championship Ice Hockey Cup is named. The women of his family created interest for women to become involved in Ice Hockey. I think of baseball and football when I read about Blacks in Ice Hockey. As early as 1890, there was a Black Ice Hockey League (7 teams) that coexisted until 1930. In 1948, about the same time as football, Blacks were playing in the NHL.
— Feb 09, 2024 01:38PM
There was a Lord Stanley for whom the Championship Ice Hockey Cup is named. The women of his family created interest for women to become involved in Ice Hockey. I think of baseball and football when I read about Blacks in Ice Hockey. As early as 1890, there was a Black Ice Hockey League (7 teams) that coexisted until 1930. In 1948, about the same time as football, Blacks were playing in the NHL.
Peter Harris
is on page 47 of 256
Victoria Skating Rink:
In 1875, Montreal, the very first hockey game would be played. I’m surprised that given the importance of the ice rink, that, in 1925, it was demolished and a parking lot built.
— Feb 08, 2024 01:35PM
In 1875, Montreal, the very first hockey game would be played. I’m surprised that given the importance of the ice rink, that, in 1925, it was demolished and a parking lot built.
Peter Harris
is on page 25 of 256
Origins of Hockey:
There is no doubt that the original game played today was started in Canada.(ca 1850). The part that is debatable is how much the game of today was created from 4 other sports from different time periods. The Scots had a game from the time of Stonehenge, the Irish had a similar game from ancient times, the Russians had a game from the 10th century, and Native Americans in Canada had a game.
— Feb 08, 2024 12:43PM
There is no doubt that the original game played today was started in Canada.(ca 1850). The part that is debatable is how much the game of today was created from 4 other sports from different time periods. The Scots had a game from the time of Stonehenge, the Irish had a similar game from ancient times, the Russians had a game from the 10th century, and Native Americans in Canada had a game.
