Site Updates

Check this page to find out what we've added since your last visit!

September 21, 2009: We've posted a story about Pete Mahlovich in the 'Played in Hamilton'.

September 8, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about Krystofer Barch- it's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

September 3, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about Steve Kraftcheck- it's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

September 2, 2009: We've posted a story about Billy Harris, Toronto hockey great who coached in Hamilton with the Red Wings. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

August 25, 2009: Chapter Five in the 1962 Memorial Cup series has been posted.

August 19, 2009: We've posted Chapter Four in Tim's section about the Hamilton Red Wings and the 1962 Memorial Cup.

August 18, 2009: A story about the Hamilton Bees of 1962 has been posted in the 'Hockey History' section.

August 17, 2009: Tim's profile of Ryan Ellis has been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

August 11, 2009: We've posted Chapter Three in Tim's section about the Hamilton Red Wings and the 1962 Memorial Cup.

August 7, 2009: We've posted another chapter in Tim's section about the Hamilton Red Wings and the 1962 Memorial Cup.

July 30, 2009: We've launched a new section about the Hamilton Red Wings and the 1962 Memorial Cup.

July 29, 2009: We've posted a bio of Syl Apps, famous Toronto Maple Leaf who played for McMaster and Tigers in Hamilton. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

July 27, 2009: We've posted a story about Peter LeBlanc, a Hamiltonian who made his mark in NCAA hockey at New Hampshire. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

July 23, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about David Brown, the Stoney Creek native who now plays in the Pittsburgh Penguins organization. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

July 22, 2009: We've posted a story about Hector 'Toe' Blake, early superstar who played with Hamilton before his illustrious career in Montreal. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

July 16, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about the Hamilton Canucks, which we've posted in the Hamilton Teams section.

July 15, 2009: We've posted Tim's latest story, which is about Buster Harvey, a prolific scorer with Hamilton Red Wings. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

July 7, 2009: We've added a story about Hamilton-born Jay Mazur to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

July 6, 2009: We've posted Tim's latest contribution to the Flights of Fancy series: "They wanted nothing to do with us: 1990 Hamilton NHL bid snubbed by league as Tampa and Ottawa awarded teams".

July 3, 2009: We've added a new profile to the 'Hamilton Hockey Teams' section: the Aerovox Junior B Club, which won league championship in 1948.

July 2, 2009: Tim has written an article about Rick Kehoe, former Hamilton Red Wing who went on to a long career with Pittsburgh Penguins. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

June 30, 2009: Tim has submitted Chapter Three in the series Kilty Bees in 1994 Jr A championship.

June 25, 2009: Tim has started a new series called Kilty Bees in 1994 Jr A championship. Two articles have already been added.

June 24, 2009: We've added Tim's story about Roger Lafreniere, Memorial Cup Red Wings defenseman who had short career in the NHL. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

June 23, 2009: Tim has written a story about Hamilton-born Stanley Cup winners. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

June 22, 2009: We've added two new sections to the site: Rally Photos and Rally Videos. If you didn't make it to the rally on June 19, enjoy these photo and video recaps.

June 21, 2009: We've posted a story about the Hamilton Pats of the 1940s. It's in the 'Hockey Teams' section.

June 19, 2009: Did you make it to the rally today? If not, see some pictures here!

June 18, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about the Hamilton Lloyds, the Junior B team from the 1940s. Included with the story is a rare visitor-submitted photo from 1946.

June 12, 2009: We've added a new section called 'Hockey News', which contains links to current news articles about the move to bring the NHL to Hamilton. We have also posted an article about Jack Stoddard in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

June 11, 2009: We've added a rare picture of the Fearman Hockey Team of 1905 to the Hockey History page. A site visitor sent us a scan of the program cover from the 1935 match between the Tigers and the Wembley Lions in England. We've posted it on this page.

June 10, 2009: Tim has written a story about Dave Andreychuk, a real hometown Hamilton hero. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

June 8, 2009: A site visitor has submittedthe official portrait of the 1956-57 Hamilton Tiger Cubs, which has been added to this page.

June 5, 2009: Tim's profile of the Hamilton Kilty B's has been added to the 'Hamilton Hockey Teams' page.

June 3, 2009: A site visitor has submitted two new photos, which appear on this page and this one.

June 2, 2009: We've posted a story about Tim Horton, the famous Maple Leaf who started his coffee shops in Hamilton in 1964. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

June 1, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about Louis Pelissier, who coached several Hamilton teams in 1940s. Was bench boss for Junior Tigers and Senior A Pats, also scouted for NHL clubs. Photos and memorabilia courtesy of Scott Bryant. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

May 29, 2009: Tim has submitted the final chapter in his series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

May 27, 2009: We've posted a story about Howie Menard, who helped Hamilton with a 1962 Memorial Cup Victory. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

May 25, 2009: We've has submitted the final chapter in his series about the 1919 Allan Cup.

May 20, 2009: Tim has submitted a bio of Walt Atanas, a standout in minor hockey who played with the New York Rangers of the NHL in the mid-1940s. Read the piece in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

May 19, 2009: We've added a bio of Dennis Riggin to the 'Played in Hamilton' section. Details about the May 30 rally at Copps Coliseum have been posted on the front page!

May 15, 2009: We've posted a story about Hawse Marsh, the Hamilton-born goalie who was an important part of the 1930s Tigers Era. See the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

May 14, 2009: Tim has submitted chapter five in his series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

May 13, 2009: We've added a story about the McMaster University Marlins (1962-63) to the Hamilton Hockey Teams page.

May 12, 2009: We've posted a story about former Hamilton Tiger Cub Howie Young. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

May 11, 2009: Tim has written a story about Joe Contini, who set Memorial Cup records while playing with the Fincups. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

We have also opened a terrific new bulletin board! These multifaceted new feature has sections for players, arenas, history, and more. Sign up and show how much you love Hamilton hockey!

May 7, 2009: We've posted a story about the Fincups of 1974-78 in the Hockey History section.

May 6, 2009: Tim has submitted chapter four in his series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

May 4, 2009: Tim has written an article about the Hamilton Tiger Cubs. You'll find it in the 'Hamilton Hockey Teams' section.

May 1, 2009: We have posted Tim's recent story about past Hamilton Cup winners. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

April 28, 2009: Tim has submitted an article about Paul Henderson, the 1972 Summit Series hero who was also a former Hamilton Red Wing. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

April 27, 2009: We've posted chapter three of Tim's series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

April 24, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about the Robertson Cup, which is presented to top amateur teams. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

April 23, 2009: We've posted chapter two of Tim's series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

April 21, 2009: Tim has submitted a story about the history of the Allan Cup. It's on the 'Hockey History' page, in the 'Cups and Trophies' section.

April 15, 2009: We've posted an article about Ken and Dave Dryden that appeared in the April 9 edition of the Hamilton Spectator. Thanks to the Spectator for permission to reproduce the story. See the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

April 14, 2009: We've created a section for Tim's new series about the 1931 Allan Cup.

April 13, 2009: Tim has written a piece about the exhibition match that took place in January of 1931 between the Hamilton Tigers and the Canada Cycle and Motor squad of Toronto. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

April 7, 2009: We've posted another segment in the 'Flights of Fancy' series. Pat Hickey ushered in new era in 1992 with Hamilton Canucks.

April 6, 2009: A profile of Pat Hickey, the former Red Wings captain who played in NHL and WHA, has been posted in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

April 1, 2009: We've posted a story about Danny Lewicki, the former NHL player who refused to move to Hamilton after 1964-65 season. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

March 30, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Four of the 1919 Allan Cup series.

March 27, 2009: Tim has submitted Chapter Three of his series about the 1919 Allan Cup. You can find it under 'Hockey History'.

March 20, 2009: Tim has written a profile of Jim Rutherford, former Hamilton Red Wing goalie who played 13 seasons in the NHL. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

March 19, 2009: We've posted a story about the Calder Cup, which was won by the Bulldogs in 2007. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

March 18, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about Shorty Green, who played with Hamilton's Allan Cup winners in 1919 and short-lived NHL club. It's in the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

March 17, 2009: We've posted another segment in the 'Flights of Fancy' series. A top sports consultant predicted that professional hockey would come to Hamilton in 1991.

March 16, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about the city's plans to build a new hockey rink if or when the Tigers entered the OHA finals.

March 11, 2009: We've posted the second chapter in Tim's story about the 1919 Allan Cup.

March 9, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about Derek Wills and Al Craig, the Bulldogs announcers. It's in the 'Hockey History section'.

March 5, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about the Memorial Cup. Started in 1919, Hamilton teams have won this honor twice. You can read it under the newly created 'Cups and Trophies' section on the 'Hockey History' page.

March 3, 2009: Tim has started a new series, this one about the 1919 Allan Cup, and how the Tigers eventually won the championship. Chapter one has been posted in the 'Hockey History' section.

February 25, 2009: Tim has written a profile of Hamilton-born Ron Murphy, who played 18 years in the NHL with four different teams. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

February 24, 2009: Tim has sent in the ninth and final chapter in his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs. See the 'Hockey History' section.

February 23, 2009: Tim has sent in a story about the hometown heroes honored at Copps Coliseum in 2004. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

February 19, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Eight of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs. In this one, Hamilton succumbs to Calgary in four games in its final bid to win the Allan Cup.

February 18, 2009: We've posted Tim Miller's story about former Red Wing John Miszuk who, after 18 years in the majors, returned to coach in Hamilton. See the 'Played in Hamilton' section.

February 17, 2009: Tim Miller has added a story about the 1983 Locke Proposal to the 'Flights of Fancy' series. The link is on the Hockey History page.

February 12, 2009: We've added Tim's story about Rick Smith, the former Hamilton Red Wing who spent many seasons with the Boston Bruins.

February 11, 2009: We've posted Tim's latest story, about Hamilton-born John Tonelli, who played in WHA, with Cup-winning NY Islanders, and title-winning Team Canada.

February 10, 2009: Tim Miller's profile of Leo Reise Senior has been posted in the 'Played in Hamilton' section. Rick Cordeiro has provided some personal stats and Honours details for Andy Brown's page.

February 9, 2009: Tim has written a profile of Willie Huber, the German-born player who excelled in Hamilton. It is in the 'Played in Hamilton' section. Roick Cordeiro has compiled a complete list of all Hamilton arenas- see the 'Hamilton Arenas' page for particulars.

February 6, 2009: Rick Cordeiro has sent in an article about defenceman Leo Reise Jr. for the 'Born in Hamilton' section, while Tim has written Chapter Seven of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs.

February 5, 2009: Tim has written a story about the 1925 demise of Hamilton's NHL club. It's in the 'Hockey History' section. Rick Cordeiro has sent in an article about goalie Ray Emery for the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

February 4, 2009: We've added two new profiles to the 'Born in Hamilton' section: Kevin Harvey (by Tim Miller) and Frank Caprice (by Rick Cordeiro).

February 3, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Six of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs. In this one, Hamilton puts Pembroke Lumber Kings in knots, sweeps series 2-0.

February 2, 2009: We've posted two articles today: Tim Miller's piece about Hamilton Commercial League activity from 1925 (see Hockey History section) and Rick Cordeiro's story about defenceman Red Horner (see 'Born in Hamilton' section).

January 29, 2009: Tim has added a new story to the 'Flights of Fancy' series, this one about the time that Hamilton was a potential new home for the Colorado Rockies. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

January 28, 2009: Rick has sent in a profile of Hamilton-born goalie Al Jensen. He's also supplied a photo of Babe Dye for Dye's profile page and an image of the real Hamilton Tigers logo, which has been added to the team's profile under 'Hamilton Hockey Teams'.

January 27, 2009: Check out the 'Hockey History' section for a story about how Hamilton pioneered the use of radio for hockey broadcasts. Thanks to Tim Miller. Rick Cordeiro has also sent in a profile of Hamilton-born Allan Bester. At Rick's suggestion we have created a new section called 'Played in Hamilton', for those non-indigent players who performed here.

January 26, 2009: Rick Cordeiro sent in a biography of Dave Dryden, brother of Hall-of-Fame goaltender Ken Dryden. It has been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section. A photo has also been added to Tom McCabe's story about Andy Brown.

January 23, 2009: Tim Miller has sent in an article about Josh Soares, a Hamilton native who now plays with Peoria. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 22, 2009: Tim Miller has contributed a piece about Danny Syvret, the first hockey player to win the Golden Horsehoe Athlete of the Year. It's in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 21, 2009: Tim has emailed in an article about the Hamilton Mountain Bees, which we've added to the 'Hockey History' section. Baltimore, MD resident Tom McCabe has also sent in his personal remembrances of Andy Brown: check out his story on Andy's page.

January 20, 2009: Hamilton native Johnny Conick has been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 19, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Five of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs. In this one, Hamilton takes eastern series in Saint John with superior teamwork.

January 14, 2009: We've added a story about Daren Machesney, the Binbrook native in his third season as goalie with Hershey Bears, to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 13, 2009: Tim has sent in a biography of Hamilton-born Dan Turple. This Hamilton goalie had successful OHL career and is now with Chicago Wolves in AHL. It's been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 12, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Four of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs. In this one, Hamilton dispenses with the Miners three games to one.

January 8, 2009: Tim has sent in Chapter Three of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs.

January 6, 2009: We've posted a story about Hamilton-born Steve Staios to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

January 5, 2009: We've posted a story about former Hamilton Red Wing Pit Martin in the 'Hockey History' section.

January 2, 2009: A bio of Nelson Emerson has been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

December 29, 2008: Tim has sent in a story the time Hamilton won its first OHA Intermediate Championship (1917) It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

December 23, 2008: A bio of Ken Dryden has been added to the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

December 22, 2008: We've updated the 'Hockey History section with a story about Todd Harvey, Hamilton area player and former NHLer part of Canada’s World Junior squad.

December 19, 2008: Tim has sent in Chapter Two of his series about the 1946 OHA Playoffs.

December 18, 2008: Three newspapers reported on an OHA series game from January of 1908, and we've added the story to the 'Hockey History' section.

December 17, 2008: Tim has sent in first part of a multi-chapter story about the Hamilton Tigers going to the Allan Cup in 1946. See the 'Hockey History' section.

December 16, 2008: Tim has written a great article for the Hamilton Arenas section about the Dave Andreychuk Mountain Arena.

December 15, 2008: We've posted an article about Hamilton-born Ron Roscoe in the 'Born in Hamilton' section. This Hamilton-born defenseman had a good career in hockey, although he never made the majors.

December 12, 2008: We've posted an article about Hamilton-born Harry Howell in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

December 11, 2008: We've added the concluding chapter to Tim's three-part series about the Hamilton Forum. It's in the 'Hamilton Arenas' Section.

December 10, 2008: Today's article is about Hamilton-born player Mike Fedorko, who has a rich career behind him. You can find it in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

December 9, 2008- Tim has sent in an article about a series of April 1935 games in England, in which the Hamilton Tigers won the British Empire Trophy and became the recipients of the first hockey trophy to leave England. It's in the 'Hockey History' section.

December 8, 2008- We've posted a story about Harvey 'Boogie Meisenheimer in the 'Hockey History' section.

December 5, 2008: Chapter Two of the Hamilton Forum story has been added to the 'Hamilton Arenas' section.

December 4, 2008: Tim has submitted a story about famed Red Wings coach Eddie Bush for the 'Hockey History' section.

December 3, 2008: Tim has submitted a story about the 1976 Fincups for the 'Hockey History' section.

December 2, 2008: Another story about Hamilton's great arenas has been added, this one about the Mohawk 4-Ice Centre. See the 'Hamilton Arenas' section.

December 1, 2008: Tim has contributed a great story about the Barton Street Arena, which was home to hockey in Hamilton for over 60 years. It's filed under 'Hamilton Arenas'.

November 28, 2008: We've posted a bio of Hamilton hockey legend Ric Nattress in the 'Born in Hamilton' section.

November 26, 2008: Tim has sent in a story about the 1979 Harbor Place proposal, which we've included in the Flights of Fancy section of the Hockey History page.

November 25, 2008: We've posted a story about the 1962 Memorial Cup, when the Red Wings won the title over Edmonton in five games. It's in the Hockey History section.

November 24, 2008: Today's article is about Hamilton-born Wayne Rivers, who put up some strong numbers in AHL and WHA hockey. You can find it in the Born in Hamilton section.

November 21, 2008: We've posted the biography of Brian Watts, the left-winger who started with the Hamilton Red Wings.

November 20, 2008: Tim has sent in a story about the 1990 Memorial Cup, during which a packed house at Copps were treated to a thrilling hockey event. It's in the Hockey History section.

November 19, 2008: Tim has submitted a story about Adam Brown for the Hockey History section. Brown started his hockey career with the Hamilton Bengal Cubs for the 1937-38 season.

November 18, 2008: We've posted a story about Gordon 'Beef' McKay, who played a strong role in the development of Hamilton professional hockey, and added photos to the Babe Dye and Norm Marshall sections.

November 17, 2008: We've posted a story from Tim about two proposals that were submitted simultaneously for an arena in Hamilton's east end. It's on the Hockey History page.

November 14, 2008: Tim has submitted a story about Cecil 'Babe' Dye, one of Hamilton's early hockey greats.

November 11, 2008: We've just posted an article about Rosedale arena in the 'Hamilton Arenas' section.

November 10, 2008: Tim has submitted a story about Hamilton media pioneer Norm Marshall. We've posted it in the 'Hockey History' section.

November 7, 2008: We've created a new section called Hamilton Arenas to contain all of Tim's articles about arena histories, and added a bio of Andy Brown to the Born in Hamilton section.

November 4, 2008: We've added an article from Tim about the Hamilton Dukes to our Hamilton Hockey Teams section!

November 3, 2008: Tim has sent in an article about many proposals the city has received from private interests to build a state-of-the-art arena for playing hockey. It's been added to the Hockey History section.

October 31, 2008: Photos have been added to the bio page for Don Edwards.

October 29, 2008: Tim has composed an article about the Lawfield Arena for our Hockey History section.

October 28, 2008: Tim has sent in the first of a series of pieces about the Hamilton Forum. It has been added to the Hockey History section.

October 27, 2008: We'd added a bio of Murray Oliver that Tim has just sent in to the Born in Hamilton section. The story is accompanied by photos from the Spectator.

October 24, 2008: Tim has contributed a piece about the Hamilton Police Minor Association, with accompanying photos, to our Hockey History section

October 23, 2008: More photos have been added to the Pat Quinn and Marty McSorley pages.

October 22, 2008: We've created a new section called 'Hockey History' to accommodate a wonderful piece by Tim Miller about an 1894 match between Hamilton and Niagara Falls.

October 21, 2008: Tim Miller has provided an article about the Hamilton Tigers, the city’s NHL team of the 1920s. You can find the link to this in-depth piece and accompanying photo here.

October 15, 2008: Added biography of Marty McSorley.

October 14, 2008: Added biography of Joe Cirella and a new section called 'Hamilton Hockey Teams', which lists the teams from 1920 to the present time.

October 10, 2008: Added biography of Dick Irvin.

October 9, 2008: Added biography of Don Edwards. We are also pleased to confirm that Mr. Tim Miller has come aboard as columnist and lead researcher for this website. Tim is a well respected Hamilton journalist who has been covering sports history and events for years.

October 8, 2008: Added bio of Pat Quinn.

October 7, 2008: Added 'Born in Hamilton' section to the site. This section will describe the careers and accomplishments of Hamilton-born hockey greats.

October 2, 2008: Today we launched our site blog!

October 1, 2008: 'Hockey Night in Hamilton' goes live!!

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