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1927
DIED
2017
Tod Sloan Obituary
“We are saddened to learn of the passing of former Maple Leaf Tod Sloan,” the Maple Leafs wrote on the team’s official Twitter account. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends.”
Sloan played for three Stanley Cup championship teams. Toronto also won the Stanley Cup in 1949. Sloan played for the Chicago Black Hawks when the team won the championship in 1961. His playing career started in 1946 and ended in 1962.
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He was born Aloysius Martin Sloan Nov. 30, 1927, in Litchfield, Quebec. After playing junior hockey with the team run by St. Michael’s College School in Toronto, he played for the Pittsburgh Hornets of the American Hockey League in 1946.
His NHL debut came in the 1947-1948 season with the Maple Leafs. His early professional play was undistinguished, as he didn’t make the playoffs when the Leafs won the championship in 1949. In 1951, however, Sloan made an impact. He led his team with 31 goals in the regular season, adding four goals and nine assists during the playoffs.
He scored two goals in the Game 5 clincher, including the shot that tied it up. His teammate Bill Barilko went on to win the game in overtime.
In 1957, Toronto traded Sloan to the Chicago Black Hawks. He was with the Hawks when they won the 1961 NHL championship. His name appears as Martin Sloan on that Stanley Cup.
Sloan retired from professional ice hockey the following year.
In 745 games played in his NHL career, Sloan scored 220 goals, had 262 assists, and amassed 482 points. He played 47 playoff games, scoring nine goals and notching 12 assists.
At the time of his death, Sloan ranked 38th on the list of the top 100 Maple Leaf players of all time.
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Winn Lambert-Meek
April 21, 2019
Its only now that I learned of Tod's passing. Treasure your memories of happier times. Years ago I remember Gerald McBride my father-in-law telling me that he & Tod were cousins. I have no idea how they were related though. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Donna Sloan Makela
December 20, 2017
Please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of Tod. He was my father's cousin and we were all so proud to brag about Tod.
Thinking of you
Donna Sloan Makela and family
July 25, 2017
May you find peace and comfort from our Heavenly Father through prayer.
Marjorie Martinez
July 24, 2017
May you find confort in knowing that your dear one is safe in the memory of God, who will remember every detail about him and bring him back again (Rvelation 21:4)
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July 22, 2017
Tod Sloan Family, and friends prayers and condolences go out to all of you at this time. Please find comfort from the many memories that you have made together with him
July 19, 2017
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
July 17, 2017
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your love one.
Al Shaw
July 16, 2017
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Tod will always be remember as a great hockey player and a truly wonderful
friend.
N.H.L. Oldtimers Original Six
July 16, 2017
Truly saddened to hear about Tod Sloan. His fine legacy will surely be remembered. I hope to meet him in Paradise! (Luke23:43)
Mike McArthur
July 15, 2017
Another great Maple Leaf has left us. RIP Tod
July 15, 2017
So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with the family and friends of Tod Sloan at this grieving time.
July 15, 2017
My condolences to the Sloan Family for the loss of Tod. May the love of God be ever present with you during this difficult time (Daniel 12:13) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
Maria Martinez
July 15, 2017
Please accept my sincere condolences with deep sympathy. The holy scriptures helps us go through this very difficult time. "He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds." May God sustain you and your family in this time of grief.
B H
July 14, 2017
My sincere condolences to the family of Mr. Sloan. May God comfort your hearts and strengthen you each day. Ps 86:17
Harry Simpson
July 14, 2017
Godspeed Tod....
July 14, 2017
May the peace God gives help you to make it through this period of bereavement. He will be missed by all.
Adrian Barnette
July 14, 2017
We'll miss you !
Lynn
July 14, 2017
May the God of all comfort be with you during this difficult time.
July 14, 2017
Sloan Family, Friends,
We're sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one. Many remember him playing hockey. He was their hero. Our prayers are with you in your grief. He heals the brokenhearted; He binds up their wounds.-PS.147:3
L Eng
July 14, 2017
With sincere sympathy on your loss. May the promise at Job 33:25 give you comfort in knowing that Tod will return to his youthful vigor.
July 14, 2017
Goodbye To Mr Sloan's family. May the God of comfort be with them now. We look k forward to seeing him in paradise. God love you.
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