
By the Numbers: How “5” Found Its Place in NHL Lore
The number 5 is quietly everywhere in the game of hockey: 5 skaters, the dreaded five-hole, and the unforgettable number "5" worn by Maple Leafs Bill Barilko.

The number 5 is quietly everywhere in the game of hockey: 5 skaters, the dreaded five-hole, and the unforgettable number "5" worn by Maple Leafs Bill Barilko.

"Bill Barilko disappeared that summer…” The Tragically Hip sang it, and Leafs fans still feel it. His legend never fades.