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Leafs Forever
by Vocal Fry Studios
A look back at the heart behind the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just the players, but the people, too.
Episodes
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Sarah Nurse: Olympic Barbie
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 Notes To celebrate International Women’s Day, we at Barrier...
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Wayne "The Train" Simmonds
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 Notes Although he is presently out with a broken wrist, off-season acquisition Wayne Simmonds has...
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Herb Carnegie: Game Changer
He could have been the Jackie Robinson of Hockey. Born too soon, Herb Carnegie still inspired generations—and left a Marvel-ous legacy. Show Notes Herb Carnegie may not have had the language to call out the racism he encountered in hockey in the 1930s and 40s. But that’s what it was. The game of...
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Survivorman: John Craighead
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 NOTES Presented by Leafs Forever, Barrier Breakers is a mini-series about race, hockey and the way forward. The show aims to celebrate...
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Black Girl Hockey Club
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 NOTES Presented by Leafs Forever, Barrier Breakers is a mini-series about race, hockey and the way forward. The show...
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The Turnaround: How Passion Returned in '93
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 & written by Paul Matthews. This episode was produced by…
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Val James, 4 Games
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: Today's episode was written by Scott Willats and Paul...
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The Ballad of "Bashin’ Bill" Barilko
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 memorabilia inside the Leafs' locker room, few are...
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Monsieur Eaton’s Mistake
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’s The Hockey Sweater still has an immense amount to...
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Pyramid Scheme
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 strategy. He'd need an ace in the hole: a twelve foot...
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The Swedish Invasion
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 even all to do with Mats Sundin. No, the connection...
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Grounded at Mile One
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 Willats & written by Paul Matthews. This episode was...
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What is Leafs Forever?
A look back at the heart behind the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just the players, but the people, too.
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A look back at the heart behind the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just the players, but the people, too.
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Leafs Forever is created and hosted by Vocal Fry Studios.
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