hockey history
September 19, 2026
Three generations of the Smythe Family: Their story their place
I visited the graves of three generations of the Smythe family, each buried in a different cemetery across Toronto and Muskoka. They were a family of achievers, but like many families, they were divided by conflict and discord, and their story has slowly faded from memory. Generation One: Albert Ernest Stafford Smythe Toronto Necropolis Albert […]
July 3, 2023
Jean Beliveau A touch of class
On my beautiful walk in Longueuil, Quebec, just over the Jacque Cartier Bridge, Montreal I discovered the grave of the greatest Montreal Canadien (in my opinion) on and off the ice, numero 4, Jean Beliveau. He was laid to rest in this small, historic Catholic cemetery outside of Montreal.