Brad May joined the OHL’s Niagara Falls Thunder in 1988-89 before being drafted in the first round of the 1990 NHL Entry Draft by the Buffalo Sabres. As one of the most imposing forwards in the league, he was claimed 14th overall. He is known for an impressive series final goal in the 1993 semi-final […]
Chris Neil
An enforcer who cut his teeth with North Bay in the OHL and the IHL’s Grand Rapids Griffins, Chris Neil debuted for the Ottawa Senators in 2001. A regular part of the Senators line-up since his rookie season, Neil can be counted on for a clutch goal now-and-then and for some rough play is almost […]
Troy Crowder
Troy Crowder was drafted by the New Jersey Devils 108th overall in 1986 but didn’t go pro until the 1988-89 season. In 1989, Crowder left the Devils training camp but returned shortly after to finish the season, as well as playing in two post-season games. Crowder became a bit of a household name, at least […]
Billy Smith
A formidable opponent to anyone who would come near his crease, Billy Smith was one of the greatest goalies of his era. Drafted by Los Angeles in 1970, he only played five games for them before the New York Islanders took him in the 1972 Expansion Draft. In his first season there, he broke the […]
Doug Gilmour
If there is a player who inspires near-hysteria among the Leafs Nation, it is Doug Gilmour. Selected by St. Louis in the seventh round, he eventually started in 1983 when the Blues’ depleted roster required a call-up. Nicknamed ‘Killer’ for his intensity, Gilmour played like a man much larger. After 5 seasons and the1987 Canada […]
P.J. Stock
P.J. Stock went undrafted after two seasons with the Victoriaville Tigers of the QMJHL where he amassed 957 penalty minutes. He signed as a free agent with the New York Rangers in 1997 where he spent the next three seasons playing for the Rangers and their AHL farm team, the Hartford Wolf Pack. Prior to […]
