Name this famous hockey player

[CharlieMaxwell]

Who is the hockey player trying to check Gordie Howe?

Charlie

 

[SALTHEITAL]

Who is the hockey player trying to check Gordie Howe?

Charlie

The "BIG M " Frank Mahovolich

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

You got it Sal, congrats! Can you tell us who was involved in the big trade that sent Mahovlich to the Detroit Red Wings during the 1967-68 season?

Charlie

 

[SALTHEITAL]

You got it Sal, congrats! Can you tell us who was involved in the big trade that sent Mahovlich to the Detroit Red Wings during the 1967-68 season?

Charlie

I believe the answer you're lookin' for is Terry Sawchuck.

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Nope, anybody else want to take a shot at this question. It was one of the biggest trades in hockey history (to this day) and involved eight players.

Charlie

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

By the way Sal, it was Johnny Bucyk that was traded for Terry Sawchuck.

Charlie

 

[EverFresh]

Tim "double double" Horton

 

[SALTHEITAL]

Off the top of my head?...

Syl Apps,Norm Ullman,Emille Francis ???

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Nope, the answer appears below.

On March 3, 1968, Mahovlich’s playing days with Toronto came to an end as the winger was packaged with Pete Stemkoski, Garry Unger, and the rights to Carl Brewer to the Detroit Red Wings for future Hall-of-Famer Norm Ullman, Paul Henderson, Floyd Smith, and Doug Barrie.

Charlie

 

[SALTHEITAL]

Personally...

...an Rx T-Shirt has been earned, lol,for namin' Mahovolich n' Ullman.

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Are you a big hockey fan Sal? Which team do you root for? Do you miss hockey?

Charlie

 

[wilheim]

Who was responsible for the Bruins' Teddy Green having a metal plate put in his head because of a stick fight. (Green was no angel and most likely started the fight).







wil.

 

[Jointpleasure]

Can't remember Wil, but I'm pretty sure Derek Sanderson discusses in his book "I've got to be Me"

 

[CharlieMaxwell]

Hey Whil,

That would be my boy Gordie!

Charlie

 

[SALTHEITAL]

Yo Charlie...

The Blackhawks have been my favourite team forever...lol

I miss hockey (somewhat)...


Sal

 

[wilheim]

Negatory.



wil.:howdy:


Sanderson's book most likely mentions the incident. I read it years ago and recall him telling the story about being pissed when the Toronto Star referred to 3 injured Bruins as superstar Bobby Orr, hard charging John Buyck and a$$hole Derek Sanderson (Typo that got printed).

 

[FairWarning]

The Blackhawks have been my favourite team forever...lol

I miss hockey (somewhat)...


Sal

Sal - I knew I liked you.

Best sweaters in sports those Blackhawks have.

 

[wilheim]

Answer

Imagine the worst stick-swinging incident of the modern NHL era, complete with heavy wooden sticks and helmets nowhere in sight.

Voila, you have St. Louis' Wayne Maki opposite "Terrible" Ted Green of the Boston Bruins, circa 1969-70 in Ottawa.

In the midst of a pre-season game, Maki knocked Green down from behind. The latter retaliated by slashing Maki, who hit the ice. Maki speared Green, who again sent Maki flying. The pair soon exchanged vicious slashes until Maki clubbed Green over the head, fracturing his skull.

Green needed three major operations to save his life and had a steel plate inserted in his head. Maki was suspended for 30 days and Green for 12 games when he returned to action one year later. Assault charges were filed against both players, who were later acquitted.


wil.

 

[SALTHEITAL]

Yo FairWarning...

I saw a game at the "Stadium" years ago...also took in a Playoff game a while

back at the "Joe Louis".

... also attended the last game at Maple Leaf Gardens(crushed the Leafs that

night!)

After the game, I met with Tretiak n' Denis.


" COLD STEEL ON ICE "


Sal