My how things have changed in the NHL

[27Leafs27]

I just finished watching the Cup final game between Leafs and Red Wings from 62-63.
I can't believe how long shifts lasted back then,lol. Two minutes Plus was not unusual at all.. If you were hoping to see your favorite player you might of had to wait ten minutes between shifts.
Another thing was when penalties were served both teams shared the box, Howe and Stewart sat side by side after taking penalties together.
Also, something I never realised and I don't think gets much publicity, Eddie Shack scored the Cup winning goal, Keon scored in the empty net but Shack;s goal was the winner.
Most defensive end faceoffs would be taken by a defenceman from the defending team. I assume to try and over power the other teams centreman.
One play near the end of the game had Gordie Howe on top of Johnny Bower and keeping him out of the play. These days the other team would look for retribution for manhandling their goalie. Back then Howe just got up and gave Bower a friendly stick tap,lol.
The on ice celebration and Cup presentation was very laid back as well , not like today. I'm sure the party was on once they hit the dressing room but not so much on the ice itself.
Well, this game we love sure has changed since the early sixties.
This Leafs squad was the team I grew up idolising and this video sure brought back some nice childhood memories.
To you younger folks this is proof the Leafs really have won Stanley Cups in the past,lol.
If you made it this far thanks for the read.
Cheers.
Dan.

 

[odjickfan]

At the french langage TV station, they showed the first round against the Nordiques and the final round against the Kings of the Habs in 1993. It was a pleasure to watch.

This week, they had a Bruins/Habs semi-final game from the 70s, cool to watch too

I would love to see some 50s-60s hockey in the next few weeks.

 

[thestreak]

Dan you hit the nail right on the head with this post. I was thinking the exact same thing and its ignited a new fire in my collection to collect some of the rookie cards of the Leafs greats of that era.

I wasn't around for the '67 cup (by like 30 years haha) but I watched the game about two weeks ago when they were replaying it on sportsnet. Watching that game, the way it was played, the individual play of Armstrong and Mahovlich and so many others, and watching the Leafs win the cup was amazing.

I was especially impressed on how the players those days, Armstrong in the front, acted like real gentlemen. Like you alluded to the on-ice celebration was very tame/subdued. Armstrong was presented the Stanley Cup and made sure his son was beside him (in a full suit) when he accepted it, and then just kind of like half-lifted it for the photo. Huge difference versus today's game!

PS: The timing of your post is perfect. The first card of this new PC that I bought just came in today - an ungraded George Armstrong rookie. Definitely the oldest card in my collection, but wow I love it. No, I didn't grow up watching him, but after watching that game I just had to have it.
PPS: If anyone has any of these rookies...you know who to contact

I just finished watching the Cup final game between Leafs and Red Wings from 62-63.
I can't believe how long shifts lasted back then,lol. Two minutes Plus was not unusual at all.. If you were hoping to see your favorite player you might of had to wait ten minutes between shifts.
Another thing was when penalties were served both teams shared the box, Howe and Stewart sat side by side after taking penalties together.
Also, something I never realised and I don't think gets much publicity, Eddie Shack scored the Cup winning goal, Keon scored in the empty net but Shack;s goal was the winner.
Most defensive end faceoffs would be taken by a defenceman from the defending team. I assume to try and over power the other teams centreman.
One play near the end of the game had Gordie Howe on top of Johnny Bower and keeping him out of the play. These days the other team would look for retribution for manhandling their goalie. Back then Howe just got up and gave Bower a friendly stick tap,lol.
The on ice celebration and Cup presentation was very laid back as well , not like today. I'm sure the party was on once they hit the dressing room but not so much on the ice itself.
Well, this game we love sure has changed since the early sixties.
This Leafs squad was the team I grew up idolising and this video sure brought back some nice childhood memories.
To you younger folks this is proof the Leafs really have won Stanley Cups in the past,lol.
If you made it this far thanks for the read.
Cheers.
Dan.

 

[bogibatina]

Dan you hit the nail right on the head with this post. I was thinking the exact same thing and its ignited a new fire in my collection to collect some of the rookie cards of the Leafs greats of that era.

I wasn't around for the '67 cup (by like 30 years haha) but I watched the game about two weeks ago when they were replaying it on sportsnet. Watching that game, the way it was played, the individual play of Armstrong and Mahovlich and so many others, and watching the Leafs win the cup was amazing.

I was especially impressed on how the players those days, Armstrong in the front, acted like real gentlemen. Like you alluded to the on-ice celebration was very tame/subdued. Armstrong was presented the Stanley Cup and made sure his son was beside him (in a full suit) when he accepted it, and then just kind of like half-lifted it for the photo. Huge difference versus today's game!

PS: The timing of your post is perfect. The first card of this new PC that I bought just came in today - an ungraded George Armstrong rookie. Definitely the oldest card in my collection, but wow I love it. No, I didn't grow up watching him, but after watching that game I just had to have it.
PPS: If anyone has any of these rookies...you know who to contact

Which rookies?

 

[thestreak]

Dont mean to derail this thread, but Mahovlich. Baun. Keon. Horton. Bower.

Will take time and some savings but I hope to get there one day!

Which rookies?

 

[bto3105]

I love watching the old games. A bit slower but just as entertaining. The leafs were in there hey day then and such a solid team. Today's generation has to watch that 93 replay over and over again thinking the high stick is called.

What I've really enjoyed is watch old WHA games. Kinda of makes you wonder if the NHL(Montreal) accepted the challenge from the Jets who would of won....my money is on the Jets..

Thanks for posting Dan. With no hockey to watch I love going down memory lane

Hope your doing well and safe