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50 Years Ago in Hockey: Possible St. Louis Owner Surfaces

February 15, 2016 by Rick Cole

It looks like there might be someone who wants to own a National Hockey League franchise in St. Louis after all. A bid has been received from Sidney Salomon Jr. …

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Categories Blues History, Column, Hockey History, St Louis Blues Tags 50 Years Ago, Doug Barkley, Mark Howe, Sidney Salomon Jr.

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Rod Gilbert’s Surgery and Other Notes

February 2, 2016 by Rick Cole

New York Rangers star forward Rod Gilbert underwent spinal fusion surgery yesterday at a New York City hospital. Early indications suggest that the operation was a complete success. The operation, …

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Categories Column, Hockey History, New York Rangers, Rangers History Tags 50 Years Ago, Doug Barkley, Howie Young, Rod Gilbert

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Wings Lose Game, Doug Barkley

January 31, 2016 by Rick Cole

The Detroit Red Wings lost more than a hockey game last night. While dropping a 5-1 decision to the Chicago Black Hawks stung, the Wings may have suffered a more …

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Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags 50 Years Ago, Doug Barkley, Frank Mahovlich, Reg Fleming

50 Years Ago in Hockey: Red-Hot Red Wings Dump Habs

January 10, 2016 by Rick Cole

After winning three of their first 15 games of the season, the Detroit Red Wings have been on a tear that continued this weekend with two consecutive wins. Last night, …

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Categories Column, Detroit Red Wings, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags 50 Years Ago, Doug Barkley, Pierre Pilote, Rod Gilbert, Roger Crozier

5 Promising Careers Cut Tragically Short

March 24, 2015March 24, 2015 by Bill Schoeninger
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Whether it was an accident, an on or off ice incident, or a lifestyle choice, a number of promising NHL careers have been derailed before they completely got on track. …

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Categories Hockey History Tags Ace Bailey, Doug Barkley, Pelle Lindbergh

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