Toronto Maple Leaf fans at a game during the 2017 Stanley Cup Playoffs. (Tom Szczerbowski/USA TODAY Sports) By: Waverly Neufeld and Raizel Harjosubroto With 100 years of the NHL being celebrated this year, Canadians are coming together to celebrate hockey’s role in their culture. Today’s young hockey players are gaining skills faster than ever before….
Coaching in hockey plays a huge role outside the rink, according to the head coach of men’s hockey at York University. Russ Herrington, head hockey coach of the York Lions, believes that the best degree to measure the success of a hockey coach is on the positive influence they have on their players. “I personally…
In addition to being recognized as the home of Toronto’s Maple Leafs, Maple Leaf Gardens also has a rich history of Canadian sport and culture. Here are some of its most famous moments. Header image Julia Nowicki/RSJ
Nov. 26, 2017 marks the 100-year anniversary of the NHL. To celebrate, we’ve created a timeline of the top ten moments in NHL history: one for each decade. From Maurice “The Rocket” Richard’s goal streak to an iconic Stanley Cup win for a team that seemed hopeless, these ten moments are historic. (Information and photos,…
This season, Leafs fans saw ticket prices increase by between $7 and $16 per ticket. As the NHL marks its 100th anniversary, Leafs tickets remain the most expensive in the league by far … but it wasn’t always that way. Header image courtesy of Andrew Francis Wallace / Toronto Star
Female coaches, players and reporters are changing the male-dominated sports industry. (Video: Breanna Carter, Julia Nowicki and Subi Anandarajah/RSJ) More females are pursuing careers in the historically male-dominated hockey industry, spearheading a change in sport gender demographics. According to registration numbers compiled by Hockey Canada, the women’s game has enjoyed a steady rise for the…
The NHL is turning 100 years old this year, and with centennial celebrations and hockey games underway Toronto sports bars are becoming destination spots for hockey fans across the city. Below are some of Toronto’s best sports bars. Header image: Jesse Milns/BlogTO
Torontonians are flocking to Japanese restaurants because of the variety of food, universality and health benefits, according to staff at two Japanese restaurants. JINYA Ramen Bar on Church Street opened just over a year ago, but it is already seeing good business. On a typical Friday night, the line stretches past the server’s podium and…
By: Sherina Harris & Jacklyn Gilmor Multicultural “fusion” restaurants are becoming more popular in Toronto. Many restaurants are now offering a unique menu, based on food from different cultures, such as sushi burritos or Chinese-Jamaican food. Of these, there is Patois- a restaurant offering Chinese-Caribbean cuisine. “It’s very important, especially in Toronto, to have…
On Oct. 7, Aylan Couchie started a counter petition after a petition was created to stop Kukum Kitchen from serving traditional seal meat because of concerns about animal cruelty. Couchie said education on Indigenous perspectives is necessary in order to prevent further cultural disputes, and all Canadians have a responsibility to learn about cultures with…