Wednesday, December 26, 2007

Canada's Spengler Cup team has strong Maple Leaf contingent


The Canada's Spengler Cup team is traditionally made up of Canadian players in Europe with a sprinkling of NHL propects. There is normally few names that are well known in Canada although some former NHLers join the team.


This year Toronto Maple Leaf fans will recognize a few names including Curtis Joseph and Doug Gilmour. Joseph is a recent addition after the goalies original picked to play came down with injuries. Gilmour is not playing but is an Assistant Coach.


Other former Leafs are Travis Green, Yannick Tremblay, and Ric Jackman.


The Spengler Cup, held annually since 1923, is the oldest professional international hockey tournament in the world.