The Toronto Maple Leafs, commonly known as Leafs are a prominent ice hockey team based in Toronto in the National Hockey League. Established in 1917, the Leafs play under the Eastern Conference as a member of the Atlantic Division in the National Hockey League (NHL).
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The team was founded in 1917 and was known as Toronto Arenas before adopting the name Toronto St. Patricks in 1919. A member of the *Original Six”, the team was later bought by Conn Smythe and was renamed to Maple Leafs. The club has won 13 Stanley Cups since its inception and are the second most successful team in the competition, only behind the Montreal Canadiens. The team is currently on a 56-season drought, last winning a championship in 1967.
The team is currently owned by the Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, a company which owns the Toronto Raptors of the NBA. The team currently plays their home games at the Scotiabank Bank Arena and has minor league affiliations with counterparts- Toronto Marlies in the American Hockey League (AHL) and Newfoundland Growlers in the ECHL
Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup History-
The Toronto Maple Leafs have achieved notable success over the years, having won 13 Stanley Cups. They are the second most successful team in the NHL after the Montreal Canadiens.
The Maple Leafs won their first Stanley Cup in 1918 after defeating the Vancouver Millionaires in 5 games to clinch the trophy. This was followed by a relative dry period where they won only two Stanley Cups over the next two decades. The 1940s began on a promising note with another Stanley Cup victory and set the basis for the organization’s most successful period.
Their most successful time occurred between 1945-51 and between 1951-63. During that time, the Maple Leafs showcased exceptional skills and teamwork to claim the seven Stanley Cups. After their 13th and last victory in 1967, the team has faced a tough time in bringing the trophy home. Over the years, the Maple Leafs have gone through various changes in management, players, and coaches. As of 2024, they haven't won a championship for the past 56-seasons and are on the longest drought in NHL’s history.
How many Stanley Cups have the Toronto Maple Leafs won?
Established in 1917, Toronto Maple Leafs have won the Stanley Cup championship 13 times and stand behind only the Montreal Canadiens who have won the competition 24 times.
Players like Red Kelly, Frank Mahovlich, Turk Broda, and Jack Adams have contributed a lot to the team's success.
A table summarizing the Toronto Maple Leafs' Stanley Cup Victories' is given below:
| TEAM | SEASON | SERIES | Score Line |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1966-67 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4 -2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1963-64 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1962-63 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1961-62 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1950-51 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-1 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1948-49 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1947-48 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-0 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1946-47 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-2 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1944-45 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1941-42 | Stanley Cup Finals | 4-3 |
| Toronto Maple Leafs | 1931-32 | Stanley Cup Finals | 3-0 |
| Toronto St. Patricks | 1921-22 | Stanley Cup Finals | 3-2 |
| Toronto Arenas | 1917-18 | Stanley Cup Finals | 3-2 |
FAQ's on Toronto Maple Leafs Stanley Cup Wins
A. The Toronto Maple Leafs have won the Stanley Cup Championship 13 times since the competition’s inception. They have won the most number of Stanley Cups credit is the highest number of trophies after the Montreal Cnadaiens who have 24.
A. The Maple Leafs defeated the Montreal Canadiens in the finals of the Stanley Cup in 1967.
A. The Maple Leafs last won the Stanley Cup in 1967. The team has since faced a tough time trying to bring the trophy home. The championship drought of 56-seasons is the longest drought in NHL's history.
A. The Maple Leafs were named the Toronto St. Patricks in 1919 after ownership changes. The team was renamed in 1927, when Conn Smythe took over the franchise and renamed the team as the Maple Leafs.
A. The team is owned by Maple Leafs Sports & Entertainment Ltd.
