THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Title
THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS
Description
The Toronto Maple Leaf Hockey Club traces its origins to one of the first teams to compete in the National Hockey League, formed in 1917. Known by 1918 as the Arenas, it became the St. Patrick’s Hockey Club, which co-owner and manager Conn Smythe renamed the Maple Leafs in 1927. During the Great Depression, he commissioned the building of Maple Leaf Gardens, where announcer Foster Hewitt continued play-by-play broadcasts, bringing the Leafs national attention. One of the most storied major-league sports clubs in North America, Toronto’s NHL team won 13 Stanley Cup championships between 1918 and 1967.
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada
Creator
Sarah J. McCabe
Date
October 2, 2022
Files
Collection
Citation
Sarah J. McCabe, “THE TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS,” Historic Plaques of Ontario: An Omeka Demo Site, accessed April 29, 2024, https://ontarioplaques.omeka.net/items/show/698.