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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 …

This Day In Hockey History-April 5, 1966-New St. Louis NHL Team To Be Known As Blues

NEW YORK (AP) — The National Hockey League completed its expansion program yesterday by giving the contested St. Louis franchise to a wealthy Insurance man and sports huff. Sidney Salomon Jr. heads the syndicate which was awarded the NHL’s 12th franchise. The major hockey league will double the number of its teams starting in the …

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