Monthly Archives: March 2009

Old Time Hockey: Leafs sign Hanson

The Maple Leafs have signed Notre Dame centre Christian Hanson to a two-year entry level contract, the team announced on Tuesday. Hanson’s father Dave is part of the famed “Hanson Brothers” trio from the 1977 movie Slap Shot “We are

Tuesday news: Ian White gets Leafs’ Masterton nod

Leafs defenceman Ian White was named as Toronto’s nominee for the Bill Masterton Trophy, which is awarded for perseverance and dedication to hockey. White has emereged as the team’s second-place leader average time-on-ice (behind only Tomas Kaberle), after being a

Off The Post: Pogge not living up to the hype

Pogge not living up to the hype Justin Pogge had his most celebrated success in his goaltending career wearing the red and white maple leaf. But his tenure in the colours of the blue and white uniform of the Maple

Monday news: Alexei – not just a one-trick Poni

Leafs forward Alexei Ponikarovsky is Toronto’s hottest sniper as of late, collecting 19 points in twelve games since his linemate Nik Antropov was traded to the Rangers. Ponikarovsky has thrived on Saturday nights, earning 11 points in the Leafs’ past

Sunday news: Pogge shaky in Leafs loss

Leafs goalie Justin Pogge was yanked after giving up six goals on 20 shots in Toronto’s 7-5 loss to the Boston Bruins on Saturday night at ACC. While three of the goals that Pogge surrendered were tipped, it’s clear that

Game Summary – Mar. 28: Boston 7 at Toronto 5

Leafs scorers: Kulemin (14), Mitchell (10), Ponikarovsky 2 (23), Hagman (20) Bruins scorers: Kobasew (19), Ryder (26), Recchi 2 (19), Thornton (6), Krecji (22), Wheeler (19) Links: Game Summary | Stats | Discussion boards Forward lines: Ponikarovsky-Grabovski-Kulemin, Blake-Mitchell-Hagman, Devereaux-Stajan-Stempniak, May-Mayers-Hamilton

Saturday news: Leafs comeback falls short

The Leafs scored three times after giving up the first 4 goals of the game to the Sabres on Friday night, but Paul Gaustad’s late goal sealed a 5-3 Buffalo win. Curtis Joseph was pulled after the fourth Sabres goal,

Game Summary, Mar. 27: Toronto 3 at Buffalo 5

Leafs scorers: Devereaux (1), Stajan (15), Kulemin (13) Sabres scorers: Hecht (10), Connolly 2 (16), Paille (11), Gaustad (10) Links: Game Summary | Stats | Discussion boards Forward lines: Ponikarovsky-Grabovski-Kulemin, Blake-Mitchell-Stempniak, Devereaux-Stajan-Hamilton, May-Mayers-Ondrus Defence pairings: Kubina-Stralman, Schenn-Finger, White-Oreskovic Goaltenders: Joseph

Friday news: Leafs face Moore, Miller

The Maple Leafs will face their former teammate Dominic Moore and the Buffalo Sabres tonight at HSBC Arena in the first meeting between the two clubs since Moore was dealt at the tradeline. (7:30pm, SportsNet, AM 640). The Sabres will

Thursday news: Gerber to sit three games, Pogge to play backup

Leafs goalie Martin Gerber was suspended by the NHL for three games yesterday, following his altercation with the officials after Tuesday’s game against the Washington Capitals. Curtis Joseph, who was sensational in eventual Toronto victory, will be called upon to

Wednesday news: Cujo steals the show

Leafs goaltender Curtis Joseph displayed one of his greatest ever performances in a Leafs uniform, despite playing only 5:57 of action. Cujo came on in relief of Martin Gerber who was ejected in the final minute of Toronto’s 3-2 shootout

Game Summary – Mar. 24: Washington 2 at Toronto 3 (SO)

Leafs scorers: Oreskovic (1), Kubina (14) shootout winner – Hamilton Capitals scorers: Ovechkin (51), Laich (19) Links: Game Summary | Stats |