When Keith Jones awoke between 6:45 and 7 on the morning of April 2, 1999, he was shocked at how Flyers center Eric Lindros’ condition had deteriorated overnight. His roommate lay pale and gasping in a bathtub of warm water in their Nashville hotel room. Something was seriously wrong, far beyond the rib bruise that …
This Day In Hockey History-June 6, 1997-St Paul Minnesota is likely to get NHL team
Unless something unexpected develops, St. Paul will be awarded an NHL expansion franchise on June 24 when the NHL Board of Directors meets in New York to vote on the recommendations of the NHL expansion committee. The NHL will name four expansion franchises at that meeting — two to begin operation in the 1998-1999 season …
This Day In Hockey History-June 5, 1997-Atlanta arena approval opens door for NHL expansion franchise
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta, which lost the Flames to Calgary in 1980, moved closer to regaining an NHL expansion team Wednesday when a deal for a $213-million arena cleared its final governmental hurdle. Turner Broadcasting System executives were jubilant after the Fulton County Commission approved plans calling for the new arena to be built on …
This Day In Hockey History-June 4, 1967-1967 NHL Expansion Draft
MONTREAL (AP) – Six infant hockey clubs, whose multiple birth doubled the size of the once-staid old National League, start growing up in a hurry Tuesday….the biggest moving day in the history of professional sports. Hockey’s first expansion draft, to be conducted in conjunction with the NHL’s 50th annual summer meeting, will uproot 120 players …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1990-National Hockey League warms to the idea of expanding to Florida
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 …
This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 2018-A Knights Tale for Dreaming – Vegas Golden Knights
Upstarts from Vegas have given the NHL a great gift — the idea that anything is possible The world of sports allows itself to believe theirs is a well-ordered universe — a place which, over the long haul, rewards meticulous planning and informed, disciplined decision-making. There are no short cuts in this world. For the …
This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1972-NHL expansion main topic
Next week’s annual meeting of the National Hockey League’s board of governors could turn out to be one of the biggest and most important in the 55-year history of the league. That was the opinion expressed by league president Clarence Campbell late Friday as he prepared for the Monday-to-Thursday gathering. This year, in addition to …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 3, 1970-Oakland Seals Steal the Spotlight
Those Oakland Seals, the unloved waifs of the National Hockey League, have suddenly been thrust into the forefront of the league’s annual meetings June 8-11. Highlight of the meetings will be the expansion draft to stock Vancouver Canucks and Buffalo Sabres. Both clubs enter the NHL next season for a $6 million entry fee each. …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 1, 1974-WHA Amateur Draft- Vancouver Blazers sign top two draft picks
TORONTO (CP) — Pat Price says he will follow the tradition of many other rich young hockey players and buy a sleek sports car. Price, a 19-year-old defenceman from Saskatoon Blades of the Western Canada Hockey League, was the first choice Friday in the World Hockey Association amateur draft. He then signed with Vancouver Blazers …
This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 1972-Hull would be good for WHA
HAMILTON (CP) – If Bobby Hull signs a World Hockey Association contract with Winnipeg Jets it will be much more than a straight player contract, says Doug Michel, owner of the Ottawa Nations franchise in the fledgling WHA. He told the annual convention of the Ontario Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association here Sunday the high-scoring left …
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