Francis led the Rangers to nine consecutive playoff appearances (1967–75), but could not help deliver a Stanley Cup championship in five decades as a player, coach, and executive.

[4] During the autumn of 1946, he was given an invitation to participate in the training camp of the Chicago Black Hawks – the sponsor club of the Canucks – held in Regina.

[4] His unique use of a catching mitt based upon the design of a baseball first baseman's glove drew the attention of league officials.

[7] He finished his career in the Western Hockey League, including stints with the Vancouver Canucks, Saskatoon Quakers, and Seattle Americans.

[4] Upon retirement in 1960, Francis initially was asked to coach in Moose Jaw, but without a firm agreement in place, he declined the offer.

When Giacomin returned to Madison Square Garden two days later as a Detroit Red Wings player, some fans chanted "Kill the Cat".

[4] After being fired by the Rangers in January 1976, Francis joined the St. Louis Blues as general manager and executive vice president, and accepted a 10% ownership stake in the team.

[15] He was instrumental in finding a local owner for the financially troubled franchise in the early 1980s, and he also returned to the bench for two separate head coaching stints.

[4] In September 2007, Emma was reported missing after dropping Emile off at the Palm Beach International Airport for a flight to New Jersey.