Matt Beleskey is a former NHL forward who played over a decade of professional hockey, including more than 400 games with the Anaheim Ducks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers organizations. Drafted in 2006, Beleskey became known for his gritty, hard-working style and his leadership on and off the ice. He played a key role […]
Brian Savage
Returning home to Sudbury to support Easter Seals kids, hometown left winger Brian Savage attended Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School in Sudbury as a teenager. He was a proficient golfer and track athlete. He played one season with the Sudbury Cubs of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League before jumping to college. The nephew of former […]
Rod Black
He is “The Man for All Seasons”. Name the sport, and Rod Black has more than likely called the game. For over 40 years, the award-winning broadcaster has had a front row seat and provided a soundtrack to many of Canada’s greatest sports moments. From his early days as a young reporter at CKY TV […]
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 […]
Al Iafrate
Al Iafrate was selected 4th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft. He spent almost 7 seasons in Toronto, where he was known as one of the best skaters in the game. Iafrate played in four All-Star Games and at the ’93 game set the record for the hardest slapshot […]
Mike Krushelnyski
Mike learned the fundamentals of the game in his hometown of Montreal, which led to an NHL career of almost 900 games. Drafted by Boston in 1979 he spent two years in the organization before joining full-time in 1982-83. He scored 23 goals and 65 points in his rookie season and quickly became regarded as […]
