Elmer Lach
This Day in Hockey History – November 8, 1942 and 1952 – Richard Richer in Goals
For good reason, the Maurice Richard Trophy has been given annually to the NHL’s leading goal-scorer. Maurice Richard earned a reputation...
This Day in Hockey History – April 16, 1953 and 1954 – Lach and Leswick with the Last
On the same date, April 16, in back-to-back years, an overtime goal decided the Stanley Cup victor. In 1953, Elmer...
This Day in Hockey History – February 7, 1947 – A Punch Takes A Check
The game of hockey has always been a physical one. Men with blades on their feet, sticks in their hands, and doing their best...
This Day in Hockey History – October 30, 1943 – Canadiens “Punch Line” is No Joke
(Photo: Punch Line from Hockey Hall of Fame, via Wikimedia Commons) The Montreal Canadiens tied their rivals, the Boston Bruins, 2-2...POPULAR NOW
