Alec Brownscombe
Alec Brownscombe is the founder and editor of MapleLeafsHotStove.com, where he has written daily about the Leafs since September of 2008. He's published five magazines on the team entitled "The Maple Leafs Annual" with distribution in Chapters and newsstands across the country. He also co-hosted "The Battle of the Atlantic," a weekly show on TSN1200 that covered the Leafs and the NHL in-depth. Alec is a graduate of Trent University and Algonquin College with his diploma in Journalism. In 2014, he was awarded Canada's Best Hockey Blogger honours by Molson Canadian. You can contact him at alec.brownscombe@mapleleafshotstove.com.
GDT: Senators at Leafs (CBC, 7 p.m.)
The Maple Leafs will honour Ed Belfour, Doug Gilmour and Joe Nieuwendyk prior to puckdrop tonight, as the trio will be inducted into the...
Grinding it out
Led by Phil Kessel and Ben Scrivens, another good "part game" from the Maple Leafs proved enough to escape St. Louis with the two...
GDT: Leafs at Blues (8 p.m., TSN)
Yesterday's worrying story from The Star's Dave Feschuk on James Reimer's history of head injuries has been somewhat put to rest in a TSN...
GDT: Panthers at Leafs (7 p.m., Sportsnet)
The Leafs host the Panthers tonight in what will be labeled a good test of character after Saturday's debacle against Boston. Teams (even good...
Morning Mashup: Everyday We’re Shuffling
You've probably heard the news by now, but Tim Connolly is out 10-14 days with another (but different) upper body injury. Wait, no... that's...
GDT: Scrivens Starts; Leafs at Blue Jackets (7 p.m., Sportsnet)
The Leafs are looking to take over top spot in the league standings with a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets tonight at Nationwide...
11/3: Marlies This Week
Toronto is in Texas tonight as Matt Frattin makes his Marlies debut in Joey Crabb's place on the top line alongside Joe Colborne and...
Morning Mashup: 7-2-1
The top 6/bottom 6 model may not be perfectly applied with this current Leafs roster, but the Buds looked like a Burke team last...
Jonas Gustavsson & James Reimer – Scouting Reports
Jonas Gustavsson Scouting Reports & James Reimer Scouting Reports from Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild from his book: NHL Goaltender—s Style Guide, available now for only $9.99
10/26: Marlies This Week
Joey Crabb and Joe Colborne continue to lead the way. Your weekly release from the Marlies:
"The Marlies took three out of a possible four...
GDT: Leafs at Flyers (7 p.m., Leafs TV)
With James Reimer recovering from whiplash, the collective eyes of Leafs Nation are set on Jonas Gustavsson as he gets the start in Philadelphia. Gustavsson...
Game In 10: Game 7, Leafs at Habs
The sweetness of the result of this game, a dramatic overtime victory over an ever-hated rival in the most intense game of the season,...
GDT: Leafs at Bruins (7 p.m., TSN)
Through five games, Phil Kessel, Joffrey Lupul and Dion Phaneuf are responsible for 45% of all Leafs shots for (58 of 130) and 75%...
The 1993-94 Maple Leafs: Fighting the Fluke
Following the unexpected success of the 1992-93 campaign, which saw the Maple Leafs take a 44-29-11 season to the Conference Finals, the stakes were...
10/18: Marlies This Week
Marlies This Week is back at MLHS for the 2011-12 season. The baby Buds are off to a 3-1 start, highlighted by three-goal, seven-point...
Post Game Mashup: Phil Thrills as Leafs hold on
Their opening two games of the 2011-12 season would indicate the Ottawa Senators, if nothing else, have a knack for playing dead and lulling...
Game Day Mashup: The Sheriff’s Back in Town
League leader in save percentage (1.000), goals against average (0.00) and Vezina Trophy front runner James Reimer looks to extend his shutout streak and...
New KesselySnipes: Phil Kessel – 2010/11 Vol. 2
Hot off the presses from Leafs tribute video phenom KesselySnipes:
GDT: It’s Hockey Night Tonight
Alright. Tim Connolly is out injured, Tyler Bozak is back centering Phil Kessel, Clarke MacArthur is suspended, Nazem Kadri is also injured, and Dave...
Recent MLHS articles
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The Maple Leafs stealing home-ice advantage was short-lived.
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