Angela James has been called "the first superstar of modern women's hockey". She has been hailed as a pioneer who brought the women's game into the mainstream. The Toronto native had a reputation as a big, tough and talented player who could score goals. As a result, she also drew
Helping set the tone as the leader of the blueline for the New York Islanders dynasty of the late 1970s and early 1980s era, Denis Potvin was a true commander on the ice. Potvin surpassed all expectations and became the first NHL defenseman to score 1,000 career points. He was
Gentleman Joe Primeau was a playmaking wizard. He centered the 1930s famed “Kid Line” between Busher Jackson and Charlie Conacher. But Primeau got a late start as a hockey player.
Toronto native Tom Watt's excellent teaching ability led to a successful coaching career at both his collegiate alma matter and at the professional level. In 15 hockey seasons (1965-79, 1984-85), Tom Watt guided the University of Toronto Blues to 11 OUAA titles and 9 CIAU national championships, including 8 consecutive
