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This Day In Hockey History-June 7, 1972-Andre Lacroix jumps to WHA Philadelphia Blazers

(left) and when they were with the FILE PHOTO dated Jan., - Colorized by Thisdayinhockeyhistory.com

Another established National Hockey League player has jumped to the .

Andre Lacroix of , a former star with Philadelphia Flyers, signed a multi-year contract with Philadelphia Blazers of the WHA.

, one of the most active WHA franchises. announced signing Tom Webster, who had 30 goals in 1970-71 with Detroit of the and missed most of the last year after a trade to when his back acted up. The Whalers also signed John Danby, a former all-Americ n forward at Boston University.

Philadelphia is reported about to sign former U.S. Olympic hockey coach Murray Williamson as general manager. He coached the U.S. to a silver medal in the last winter and could also be hired as Philadelphia's coach, reports indicated.

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