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= George Armstrong = Out of all the Leafs captains since Armstrong, to this day, he is the last one to have played with the Leafs for his whole career in the NHL. Armstrong also sets the record for being a Leafs captain the longest.

In all of his NHL games combines he holds a record of 296 goals and with a total of 713 points.

Junior and Senior
Armstrong’s skating and puck skills were of a low standard compared to others and many people doubted his ability to move up to the NHL. However, during his hockey career as a junior and senior, he began to dominate using his size to his advantage.

Playing Style
As Armstrong began his career in the NHL, he adjusted to the game and became a reliable player when in his zone. He had great effectiveness when defending his wing and working the rink from the walls and corners. When playing offensively, Armstrong was seen as a steady player and when having the opportunity to control the puck, he would become dangerous and serious as he approached the net.

Personal Life
Armstrong was a resident in Leaside, a neighbourhood in Toronto, for more than 55 years and often spent time with his family bike riding throughout the area. Aside from his coaching career in professional hockey, Armstrong coached sports teams around his community and contributed his time coaching the first floor hockey team for the Canadian Special Olympics. In Toronto, Beverley Street Public School was the foundation of this floor hockey team.