A 1917 meeting at the Windsor Hotel in Montréal, resulted in the formation of the National Hockey League. The original five charter members of the NHL included the Montréal Canadiens, Montréal Wanderers, Ottawa Senators, Quebec Bulldogs and a Toronto franchise (originally called the Arenas). Way, …
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Wayne Gretzky
‘The Great One’, Wayne Douglas Gretzky, was born (and raised) in Brantford, Ontario, Canada on January 26, 1961. The story of this hockey legend, who turned 50 in 2011, is fascinating and exciting. Wayne’s dad, Walter (often seen at NHL games), built a rink in the backyard of their home when …
Rick Mercer
In the city of St. John’s, Newfoundland, on a blustery October 17, 1969, a tiny little imp known as Richard Vincent "Rick" Mercer was born. Rick was raised in Middle Cove, Newfoundland (near St. John's). He’s one of four kids. His dad was in the fisheries, and his mother was a nurse. While …