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November 30, 1984
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A Glorious Week For Flyers To Remember
PHILADELPHIA—From Sunday to Sunday, it was a week to remember in the history of a franchise which appears settled into an era it might title, Past and Future Champions. The Flyers began their eventful week with a resounding 7-5 win over the Edmonton Oilers, continued with a win over the Hartford Whalers, and then travelled to Boston Garden where they defeated the Bruins 5-3, for their first win in Beantown since November, 1981. Still, not finished, the Flyers returned to the Spectrum the following night—exactly one week after the Edmonton win—and with three regulars out of the lineup, including three centers, the Flyers tied the New York Islanders 3-3. The tie ran the Flyers’ unbeaten streak to six games (5-0-1), and kept them atop the Patrick Division with an 11-3-3 record, four points…
Flyers Celebrate In Style For Mr. Heart And Soul
THE LAST TIME I was involved in a night like this was the night the Boston Bruins retired Bobby Orr’s No. 4. What I remember most from that historical evening was fans of all ages, tears streaming down their faces, begging Orr to wear his renowned No. 4 one more time. Orr obliged and the ovation was deafening. The Philadelphia Flyers retired Bobby Clarke’s No. 16, Nov. 15 at the Spectrum, and the reaction was similar to Orr’s night. Two great players…two players whose names will live forever, not only in hockey history, but in sports history…two people who make you feel better just for knowing them. The Flyers handled the Clarke celebration with class. First, they held a formal dinner for Clarke, who retired after last season to move into the…
Lambert Controversy May Continue Into U.S. Court
ADIRONDACK—The American Hockey League’s board of governors has refused to grant Ross Lambert an exemption from one of its bylaws and the controversial matter is likely to be argued in U.S. District Court. On two occasions within the past month, the AHL’s governors have rejected applications by Lambert to be reinstated and allowed to sign a contract with the Nova Scotia Oilers. Lambert is technically in violation of the league’s bylaw 8a, which prohibits a player from returning to the AHL the same season in which he plays in Europe. Lambert, a 21-year-old forward who spent last season with the Moncton Alpines, fell into that category in October. He signed with a West German team, but ran into contractural problems shortly after his arrival and returned to Canada. The Oilers then offered…
ASK THE DUFFER
Q: I have compiled a list of National Hockey League father-son and brother combinations. Could you please tell me if former NHLers Rene and Marc Boileau are related? Rev. G.R. GoodhandCottam, Ont. A: I went directly to the horse’s mouth, so to speak, on this one. I asked Marc Boileau, who is currently coaching the Seattle Breakers of the Western Hockey League. He said that the two are related. Rene Boileau was his father. Rene Boileau played with the New York Americans during the 1925-26 season, while Marc was a member of the Detroit Red Wings in the 1961-62 season, and coached the Pittsburgh Penguins from 1972-73 until 1974-75. Q: Under what circumstances would a goaltender have to serve his own penalty? Bob GriseSt. Louis Park, MN A: Under current NHL rules, there is no situation…
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