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The era of the Original Six lasted from 1942-1967. They were known as "The Original Six" because these clubs were the original six teams that molded the NHL to become what it is today. During World War II, many hockey players in the league dropped out to be shipped away to fight against Hitler and to stop the genocide in Europe. During this time, many rookies got the chance to live their dream and to join part on a professional team. Years after the war in 1967, the league decided to add an addition of 6 more teams which doubled the size of the league. Gladly, this was the end of the Original Six era (more/new teams) and was also spectacular year for the Toronto Maple Leafs. However, it was also the beginning of a heartbroken curse. Although the Leafs won their 13th Stanley Cup that season, against the Montreal Canadians, this was their last playoff appearance till 2012. A "dry-streak", as I would call this, carried on for 45 years! I refer this to a curse and an embarrassment however; they still hold 2nd most Stanley Cups, and they're building new prospects of young athletes that will grow and become the next big team in a couple years. As they bring up players from their farm team, The Toronto Marlies, to play when players are injured or cannot make a game, Toronto is creating a strong fortification for years to come and giving these players the experience to play a game in the NHL.
No matter what let down, true Leaf fans feel a passion that unites us all as one. The foundation of the NHL and the Original Six are two very important fragments that establish what hockey is today.
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