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This Day In Hockey History-June 16, 1977-WHA clubs perform annual draft ritual

This Day In Hockey History, World Hockey Association

TORONTO (CP) – The World Hockey Association may or may not operate as an independent league next season, but if it does it will be ready to do battle with the National Hockey League for some of the best graduates of amateur ranks. The nine WHA teams still in existence after the demise of Phoenix …

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This Day In Hockey History-May 16, 1991-Forgotten North Star Bobby Smith Keeps on Shining

Minnesota North Stars, This Day In Hockey History

Smith’s resurgence keeps Minny magic alive in the playoffs PITTSBURGH (AP) – Minnesota wasn’t expected to be here, but one big reason why the Team That Doesn’t Know It’s Supposed to Lose leads the Stanley Cup final 1-0 is Bobby Smith, one of the few North Stars who has been here. The North Stars were …

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