Leafs Forever
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A look back at the heart behind the legendary Toronto Maple Leafs. Not just the players, but the people, too.

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 Bar...
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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 wel...
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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 NotesHerb ...
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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 persis...
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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 Gir...
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Val James, 4 Games

If you liked the episode, tell people about it. And write us a review. Your feedback is always welcome. We'd love to hear what you think. Go Leafs Go....
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Monsieur Eaton’s Mistake

Roch Carrier’s The Hockey Sweater still has an immense amount to say about sports, identity and belonging. It is still among the most read hockey stor...
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Pyramid Scheme

The world of this week's story seems a million miles away from today's NHL.The brand of hockey the Broad Street Buddies introduced to the league soon ...
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