Toronto Maple Leafs News » Garth Woolsey

Hawks’ win overshadowed in spring of ’61

Garth Woolsey — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:23:00 +0000

A look back at a time when the Chicago Blackhawks reigned supreme – and Cuba was invaded.

Habs have the hockey ghosts on their side

Garth Woolsey — Fri, 14 May 2010 01:54:00 +0000

Montreal’s playoff run brings back memories of Dryden, Roy and Cups won in 1971, ’86 and ’93.

Woolsey: Flyers fans grin and Bear it

Garth Woolsey — Sun, 09 May 2010 23:40:00 +0000

Amusing, aggressive ads featuring the Bruins mascot hit a nerve in Philly — maybe Montreal, too.

Woolsey: Why Bruins are unveiling a statue to Bobby Orr

Garth Woolsey — Mon, 03 May 2010 10:40:00 +0000

The Boston Bruins are soon to unveil a statue to celebrate the 40th anniversary of one of the most famous goals in franchise, or hockey, history.

Woolsey: There’s a violent, domestic side to sports

Garth Woolsey — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 22:00:00 +0000

Domestic violence, as in the case of a Penguins fan charged with murdering his wife in a dispute over watching the game, is no laughing matter.

Woolsey: NHLPA backs crackdown on blindside head hits

Garth Woolsey — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0000

The NHL Players' Association continues to take steps to solve its headaches, both long-term and short.

Woolsey: NHL, NFL miles apart on head hits

Garth Woolsey — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0000

Yeah, I know, you've heard and read and seen, repeatedly, so much about head hits lately that your head hurts.

Woolsey: Cocaine confession not a career killer

Garth Woolsey — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0000

The Texas Rangers' spring training facility is located in Surprise, Ariz., a fitting venue for manager Ron Washington's admission this past week that he tested positive for cocaine use last season.

Woolsey: The Code governs NHL

Garth Woolsey — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 05:29:44 +0000

An eye for an eye; a head shot for a head shot. It has been forever thus. In the NHL, the name of the game is revenge. It sells.

Woolsey: NHL fumbling in the dark on head shots

Garth Woolsey — Sun, 14 Mar 2010 08:30:00 +0000

The NHL has been concussed once too often.

Woolsey: Punch Imlach’s letter a reminder of better times

Garth Woolsey — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 08:30:00 +0000

So, how did the Leafs of the 1960s do it? How did they prepare themselves for the trench warfare of the old Original Six? What tricks of conditioning did crusty coach and GM George (Punch) Imlach practise?