Welcome to Original Six Hockey 1942.
The original six era of the National Hockey League began in 1942 with the demise of the Brooklyn Americans reducing the league to six teams: Boston Bruins,Chicago Black Hawks,Detroit Red wings,New York Rangers ,Toronto Maple Leafs and the Montreal Canadiens.
It was an era where Maurice Richard scored 50 goals in a season ( 1944-1945).
Gordie Howe made his NHL debut ( 1946) retiring 32 years later as the NHL’s all time leader in goals and points ( that is until Wayne Gretzky spoiled the party on oct,16,1989). In 1959 Jaques Plante became the first goaltender to wear a protective mask. It was also a time when the NHL introduced the center- ice redline ( 1948) in an attempt to “open up” the game by allowing for the first time a player to pass out of their defensive zone. what an intriquing time it was!!!!
The original six structure remained stable for a quarter of a century with the era ending in 1967.Now lets fast forward 76 years where the new ” business first ” NHL has expanded to 32 teams . While the new players may have that speed and agility which was lacking from the players of original six era, the love and loyalty toward the game along with its unique and mystique elements are surely missed from that incredible time!!
So rather then just sit back and dream….we decided to recapture some of the past by travelling back in time to create a fresh ,new,vibrant and exciting hockey league….THE ORIGINAL SIX HOCKEY LEAGUE 1942. This hockey development program was designed and created for tyke level players looking to develop their skating and hockey skills while playing fast paced full iced hockey. Our new league will feature assembled teams from g.t.a cities which will be wearing simulated logos of the NHL original six teams: The
Aurora Canadians, The Newmarket Rangers, The Bradford Bruisers, The Georgina Hawks, The Richmond Hill Red Flamz, The Stouffville Leafs.
The key to The Original Six Hockey Program will be skating and hockey development by experienced and professional coach Eric Belisle. Along with qualified instructors and coaches, Eric Belisle of The Peak Performance Hockey team, will take every player through challenging drills specifically intended to bring out their full potential.
The rivalry between The Montreal Canadiens , The Toronto Maple Leafs and The Boston Bruins of the original six team era, was truly intense. Our hockey teams will also strive to create a friendly but competitive rivalry between our neighbouring G.T.A. city teams. The season promises to be exciting and with a healthy dose of hockey development, our players will come away with a very memorable hockey season.
