Cyclone Taylor In Portage La Prairie

One of the game's earlier superstars, Cyclone Taylor spent some time in Portage La Prairie, Manitoba, in 1905-06.

Listowel, Ontario native Fred 'Cyclone' Taylor (1884-1979) was hockey's first national superstar, known to pretty much everybody involved with the game across North America for his exploits on the ice. He was perhaps the fastest player of his generation, hence the nickname 'Cyclone,' and was one of the most prolific scorers of his era. Acknowledged as o…