What does the Toronto Maple Leafs logo mean?
“Conn Smythe spoke of his team wearing the Maple Leaf badge with ‘honour, pride and courage’ and those words are now stitched into the collar of each sweater so that our players, and fans, are reminded of that every time they put it on.” – Brendan Shanahan.
Why did the Maple Leafs change their logo?
The outline, seen in the most recent version of this Maple Leaf from 1963-67, has been removed to create a cleaner, bolder look.
Are the Maple Leafs cursed?
The Leafs have honoured 13 numbers, instead of retiring them, as other teams do. The Leafs have won the Stanley Cup 13 times. Since No. 13, they have been cursed, some say, and have remained that way since Canada’s Centennial Year, 1967.
What were the Toronto Maple Leafs called before?
Toronto Arenas
Toronto St. Patricks
Toronto Maple Leafs/Former names
The Toronto Maple Leafs joined the NHL during its inaugural season in 1917 as the Toronto Arenas. In 1919-20, and for the next eight seasons, the Toronto franchise was called the St. Patricks and finally settled on the Maple Leafs in 1927.
When did the Maple Leafs change their logo?
On February 2, 2016, the team unveiled a new logo that will be adopted for 2016 – 2017 season in honor of its centennial; it returns the logo to a form inspired by the earlier designs, with 31 points to allude to the 1931 opening of Maple Leaf Gardens, and 17 veins in reference of its 1917 establishment.
What does the Red Wings logo mean?
Owner James Norris chose a winged wheel as the team’s logo, a nod to Detroit’s growing reputation as the heart of the automobile industry. Norris decided that a version of their logo was perfect for a team playing in the Motor City and on October 5, 1932, when the club was renamed the Red Wings.
When did the Toronto Maple Leafs change their logo?
When did the Leafs change their logo?
Who put the curse on the Maple Leafs?
| Bill Barilko | |
|---|---|
| Born | March 25, 1927 Timmins, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | c. August 26, 1951 (aged 24) Cochrane, Ontario, Canada |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) |
Did the Toronto Maple Leafs change their name?
Toronto Maple Leafs/Former names
How old are the Maple Leafs?
103 years (22 November 1917)
Toronto Maple Leafs/Age
What color is Toronto Maple Leafs home jersey?
White
BlueRoyal blue
Toronto Maple Leafs/Colors