INTRODUCTION The Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment company (MLSE) was founded in 1998 when the Toronto Maple Leafs merged with the newest NBA team at the time, the Toronto Raptors. This amounted to one of the best motivators for Toronto pride and was one of the most beneficial merges for the city. Since their start in 1927, the Maple Leafs have been able to fill arena seats and hold onto their fans’ loyalty. They clinched five Stanley Cups in the 1940s and were able to win 4 more cups throughout
When Tommy finally slowed down, he was arriving in Toronto. He quite quickly found his way to Maple Leaf Gardens, and introduced himself to Punch, who was awestruck at his sight. This was no ordinary 16 year old boy. 7 feet tall, legs the size of tree trunks––how did he get like this? All these thoughts swarmed Punch’s head as
the Indian Block the Road”, “you have to admit it was an interesting battle technique, waging war on sluggishness with sluggishness. The 401 became more barren than the Maple Leaf Gardens during the Stanley Cup finals”. Taylor uses metaphor effectively, as he compares the busiest highway in Canada to the home of the Toronto Maple Leafs, who have not made the Stanley Cup finals since 1967 (List of NHL). By using the adverb of “more”, Taylor is also subtly showing the reader his views about the way the
going to happen, there was always a threat of attack or nuclear bombing. There was always scepticism of letting the soviet communists into Canada. There was a lot of hatred between the two nations at the time. Harold Ballard The owner of the Toronto Maple Leafs at the time did not want to let the soviets into his arena because he hated communists. Before the series the soviets were much more hated. During the series Canadians were shown that the soviets were not communist robots and that they were
Saturday before bed. Maybe that's why I was so well-behaved in church on Sunday morning; I didn't want my hockey games taken away. My father wasn't a big hockey fan during his childhood but he learned to appreciate the games at Maple Leaf Gardens while living in Toronto. I don't really know why we always watched the games together, but it was always just the two of us. Mom would join us during the playoffs. My first distinct memory of Hockey Night in Canada occurred in the autumn of 1981. The
Great Depression happened. The great depression had a huge effect on the NHL. After the depression (1942) there were only six teams remaining in the league. These six teams are known as the Original Six. They consist of the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Chicago Black Hawks, Boston Bruins, and New York Rangers. The Original Six were the only six teams in the NHL for the next five years. On January 18, 1958 a huge milestone occurred in the NHL. The first black player joined
NHL top: Toronto Maple Leafs € 102m However, Even if Europeans clubs seam to have more revenues American sports teams o average are much more profitable these different symptoms have developed because of the way their respective
Bobby Orr is considered one of the few great hockey stars of his generation from the 1940’s. As he is also the youngest player to ever be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame which was at age 31. Bobby Orr was a skilled player that helped the Boston Bruins to become known for being a great offensive team, and the team was known as the Big Bad Bruins because of their brutal and physical play. This shows the lasting impact of Bobby Orr, as they still play that way today. Bobby Orr also led the Boston
WASHINGTON (WUSA9)-- Since the Washington Capitals are in the Stanley Cup Final, there has been a lot of talk about having the Stanley Cup Trophy in Washington, D.C. Currently the Caps lead the Golden Knights in the series 2-1, and there's a pretty good chance that it actually could come to the District. So maybe before it gets here, we should all take a history lesson of how the Stanley Cup Trophy came to be. How did the Stanley cup get it's name? In 1892, the trophy was just a cup and valued
Ice hockey, a sport that has been in existence for over two hundred years, has become a fan favorite across the globe. From Canada to Sweden, you will be able to find some of the best ice hockey players in the world; both male and female. This pastime has instilled a unique tradition throughout the years of its practice by a combination of both physical skill and mental strength. Although it did not provide aid to globalization, it has created a worldwide culture that many people are proud to
Did you know that Wayne Gretzky holds more records than any other hockey player that is currently playing or has played?? According to Gretzky, Wayne started playing hockey at just six years of age. Biography.com states that Gretzky was ready to play in the NHL but his age created a problem in the beginning. Gretzky confirms that Gretzky holds the most records compared to any other player and had many capabilities on the ice. Gretzky states that Wayne has won many awards throughout his career, some
Sidney Crosby is a hockey player. He plays for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Sidney Crosby is also known as the face of the NHL. Sidney Crosby was the first overall pick in the 2005 draft. He has played for the penguins since 2005 to this present day. The position he plays in hockey is that he is a center. Sidney was picked as the captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins in the 2007 to 2008 season. He is still currently the captain for the Pittsburgh Penguins. I picked Sidney Crosby because he is a talented
The Calgary Flames boast three-consecutive quality drafts and are just now beginning to reap the rewards of their patience. There are a number of quality prospects already signed with the team that are either on the verge of playing in the NHL or are already there. Among them, Sam Bennett is at the top of the heap, and for good reason. Outside of the organization, there are numerous prospects that have yet to earn a professional contract and are using the 2015-16 season as a springboard towards
Hockey Game On the occasion of the hockey game, an audience from the bench addresses the readers about the first-time spectator. An audience describes a first-time spectator at the hockey game in order to convince the readers that have never seen hockey for the first time. He incorporates tone shift, figurative language and parallel syntax to describe the first-time seeing hockey game live. The audience from the bench applies tone shift from confused to excited. At the beginning of the story
Wayne Gretzky’s Impact on Hockey Wayne Gretzky played a huge role in hockey history. He was a role model for many people who watched the NHL and played hockey across America as well as in Canada. His early years and his determination lead him to where he is today. All of his hard work throughout his life paid off in his great success over his career. Gretzky was the greatest hockey player ever to play in the NHL, his integrity and persistence set the bar for many players today and also influenced
Wayne Gretzky Not many people can argue that Wayne Gretzky dominated the game every time he stepped on the ice. No player is rewarded the name, "The Great One", for no reason, and he has proven that since his first year in the NHL. Wayne Gretzky is by far, the greatest
Imagine a hockey playing who can hold records, make it to the hall of fame, and be considered one of the best hockey players of all time, that would be Gordie Howe. Gordie Howe started playing hockey when he was 7 years old. He started playing in the NHL for the Detroit Red Wings when he was 18. He played in the NHL for 32 years and played in more than 1,500 games. Gordie Howe is easily one of the greatest if not the greatest hockey player of all time. Howe had a pretty rough childhood, but he overcame
cold hard ground. He takes a few steps out of the cave looking around and starts to walk west of the hill into more woods but the trees seem to be farther apart then his last path. As he heads farther away from the hill he starts to notice that the leafs changed color to green over night. “Odd” he says to himself. Jason keeps walking passing tree after tree, his mouth starts to go dry. He takes a brief look around for something to drink when he hears the faint sound of water. Jason starts heading
The Toronto Raptors have been continuously gaining more and more popularity as a sports team in Canada, especially since they had their best season in franchise history during the 2014-2015 year when they had their first ever 50-win season. The “We The North” campaign, introduced in 2014, took over the city of Toronto and according to an article by the Globe and Mail, it “captured the essence with images of Toronto's authentic basketball culture and the gritty Raptors – the NBA's only team outside
One of the most shocking books of the generation is Eric Schlosser’s Fast Food Nation. The novel includes two sections, "The American Way" and "Meat and Potatoes,” that aid him in describing the history and people who have helped shape up the basics of the “McWorld.” Fast Food Nation jumps into action at the beginning of the novel with a discussion of Carl N. Karcher and the McDonald’s brothers. He explores their roles as “Gods” of the fast-food industry. Schlosser then visits Colorado Springs and