PARRY SOUND, Ont. (CP) — The fans went wild. It was Bobby Orr day Saturday and folk from his hometown were out to welcome the All-Star defenceman with Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Bobby Orr Day, sponsored by the town of Parry Sound was simply that—a big day for Bobby. Orr’s trophies—the Norris …
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The next-to-impossible may happen — Florida could have a National Hockey League franchise before it has major league baseball. The NHL seriously wants to play in Florida as early as the 1992-93 season. “It’s important to spread our base,” Washington Capitals owner Abe Pollin said. “I’m all for a Florida franchise.” So is NHL President …
Picnic over for Derek BOSTON (CP) – Boston Bruins, say local oddsmakers, will knock New York Rangers out of the National Hockey League playoffs in five games They open their East Division quarter-final series tonight at 7:35 p.m. EST at Boston Garden. Ranger injuries at key positions, particularly on defence, are listed high among the …
During his first training camp in September of 1966, Bobby Orr was already being touted as a potential savior for the Boston Bruins. The Oshawa Generals all-star defenseman finished in 3rd place in OHL scoring during the 1965-66 season, with 38 goals, 56 assists and 94 points. That was one more point than the Montreal …
