Sarah Nurse was the first Black woman to ever play in an Olympic hockey final. Now, as part of the PWHPA, Nurse (who recently inspired an official Barbie doll in her image) has become a role model for the game’s next generation.Show NotesTo cel

Wayne "The Train" Simmonds

Mar 4th, 2021 19m 27s

Scarborough-born Leaf Wayne Simmonds is a potent force on the ice for the Leafs. But he’s working to bring change in the wider hockey community as well, through the Hockey Diversity Alliance.Show NotesAlthough he is presently out with a broken

Herb Carnegie: Game Changer

Feb 26th, 2021 25m 27s

He could have been the Jackie Robinson of Hockey. Born too soon, Herb Carnegie still inspired generations—and left a Marvel-ous legacy.Show NotesHerb Carnegie may not have had the language to call out the racism he encountered in hockey in the

Survivorman: John Craighead

Feb 17th, 2021 27m 35s

From being the only Black kid in town to surviving life on the street, Leafs alumn John Craighead’s road to The Show was an epic of courage and persistence.SHOW NOTESPresented by Leafs Forever, Barrier Breakers is a mini-series about race, hock

Black Girl Hockey Club

Feb 9th, 2021 24m 40s

Renee Hess and hockey were never supposed to meet. But when they did, Renee’s nascent fandom inspired game changing community action, as the Black Girl Hockey Club was born.SHOW NOTESPresented by Leafs Forever, Barrier Breakers is a mini-series

The Turnaround: How Passion Returned in '93

Jul 20th, 2020 58m 21s

The story of the fastest 180 degree turn-around in franchise history; of how Cliff Fletcher re-built the Leafs in a year and brought the team within a missed call of a Stanley Cup Final.CREDITS: Leafs Forever is hosted by Scott Willats & writte

Val James, 4 Games

Apr 14th, 2020 27m 13s

If you blinked during the 1986/7 season, you might have missed Val James' stint as a Maple Leaf. But those four games broke the colour barrier for the Blue and White, and marked the culmination of an amazing story of perseverance. CREDITS: Toda

The Ballad of "Bashin’ Bill" Barilko

Feb 6th, 2020 50m 21s

He scored among the most iconic goals in Stanley Cup history, then disappeared without a trace. You may know Bill Barilko from the Tragically Hip’s ’50 Mission Cap.' But prepare to meet the man behind the myth. Amongst the treasured images and

Monsieur Eaton’s Mistake

Jan 8th, 2020 51m 1s

The Hockey Sweater is among the most beloved children’s books in Canadian history. Author Roch Carrier and journalist Shireen Ahmed discuss how the story was written, and what it still has to teach us about our world, and our game. Roch Carrier

Pyramid Scheme

Dec 9th, 2019 42m

In 1976, no one picked the Toronto Maple Leafs to beat the back-to-back Stanley Cup-winning Philadelphia Flyers in the 2nd round of the playoffs. Leafs coach Red Kelly knew that, to best the 'Broad Street Bullies,' he'd need more than superior

The Swedish Invasion

Oct 28th, 2019 41m 54s

The Toronto Maple Leafs retain the largest NHL fanbase in Sweden. Every year, hundreds make the pilgrimage to Toronto to see the Hockey Hall of Fame and watch the Buds. The reason isn’t just because the 416 is the ‘Mecca of Hockey.’ It’s not ev

Grounded at Mile One

Sep 13th, 2019 26m 7s

The last time the Toronto Maple Leafs planned a training camp in Newfoundland, the 9/11 attacks changed the world. And Mile One Centre in St. John's became the home to over 4,000 grounded passengers. CREDITS: Leafs Forever is hosted by Scott Wi