The NHL is heading into four more American cities by the year 2000 and civic leaders and citizens in Nashville, Tenn., St. Paul, Minn., Columbus, Ohio, and Atlanta couldn’t be happier. “It’s good to see hockey coming back,” said Dan Bouchard, a goalie for the Atlanta Flames when they played there from 1972-80. “I always …
This Day In Hockey History-June 15, 2011-Boston Bruins Win the Stanley Cup
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — The Boston Bruins had waited 39 years for another drink from the Stanley Cup, and Tim Thomas was awfully thirsty. When the Bruins and their brilliant goalie barged into a hostile Canadian rink surrounded by another 100,000 screaming fans outside for Game 7, they emerged with the championship they wanted. Thomas …
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This Day In Hockey History-June 7, 1972-Andre Lacroix jumps to WHA Philadelphia Blazers
Another established National Hockey League player has jumped to the World Hockey Association. Andre Lacroix of Chicago Black Hawks, a former star with Philadelphia Flyers, signed a multi-year contract with Philadelphia Blazers of the WHA. New England Whalers, one of the most active WHA franchises. announced signing Tom Webster, who had 30 goals in 1970-71 …
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-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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This Day In Hockey History-May 30, 1972-Ottawa Nationals need working capital
OTTAWA (CP) – Ottawa Nationals of the World Hockey Association are considering looking to the United States for financing. Although the club already has five or six Canadian shareholders, owner Doug Michel Monday said the club has been required to tie so much money up in guarantees it is running out of working capital. And. …
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This Day In Hockey History-May 27, 2011-Bruins Beat Lightning in Game 7, Advance to Stanley Cup
BOSTON – Vezina Trophy finalist Tim Thomas stopped every shot and gave the Boston Bruins a chance for the big est prize of all – the Stanley Cup. Forget their 20-year absence from the finals. Don’t talk about their epic playoff collapse of last season. And certainly don’t men -tion their powerless power play. None …
This Day In Hockey History-May 13, 1972-Orr’s June date with surgeon clouds Cup party
By RED FISHERThe Star’s Sport.’ Editor NEW YORK — Bobby Orr wants to let you in on the world’s worst-kept secret. He’s going under the knife. “I’ll have the operation the first week in June,” he said in the wake of Boston’s super 3-0 triumph over the Rangers, thus establishing the Bruins as the Stanley …
This Day In Hockey History-May 11, 1972- Bruins Win Second Stanley Cup in Three Years
The Bruins in six NEW YORK (CP) – Powerplay goals by Bobby Orr and Wayne Cashman gave Boston Bruins a 3-0 victory over New York Rangers and their second Stanley Cup in three years Thursday night before 17,250 fans at Madison Square Garden.. The win gave Boston the best-of-seven-final for the National Hockey League championship …
This Day In Hockey History-June 25, 1971-New hockey league, WHA, forms
HOLLYWOOD, Ra. (UP)-An organization known as the World Hockey Association (WHA) has been formed, with the intention of operating as a 14-team major league starting in 1972-73. The report from the Hollywood “Sun-Tattler” says the prime movers in the organization are Gary Davidson of Santa Ana, Calif., and Dennis Murphy of Miami, who were both …
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