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1945 Stanley Cup Championship

Toronto beat Detroit in seven games after leading the series 3-0.

The Maple Leafs won the 1945 Stanley Cup Final over the Detroit Red Wings in seven games, after leading the series 3–0 and then losing three straight. Toronto had beaten the defending champion Montreal Canadiens in six games to reach the Final.

Quick Facts

Year: 1945
Opponent: Detroit Red Wings
Coach: Hap Day
Key goalie: Turk Broda
Series result: Defeated Detroit Red Wings 4-3
Series decider: Game 7

Did You Know?

Coach Hap Day was known for his aggressive, hard-hitting style that became synonymous with the Leafs' identity.
This championship was part of a four-year span where Toronto won three Cups (1945, 1947, 1948).

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