Why This Team Matters

Everything changed after May 2, 1967. That’s why it matters so much.

On May 2, 1967, the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens 3-1 to win their fourth Stanley Cup in six seasons.

Sat., Feb 17 at Air Canada Centre, that championship team will be reunited to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their unexpected triumph of a club nicknamed “The Over The hill Gang,” by coach Punch Imlach.

“We had eight guys who were over 30” said Johnny Bower, who was 42. The older players knew they were running out of time. “Guys who hadn’t won figured they needed to give 150 per cent so they could take advantage of the chance they had.” Bower said.

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