#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The Fighting Saints hold a scrimmage in Mankato with their farm team the Johnstown Jets that turns into a bench clearing brawl and leaves their star player with a broken nose. The game was a fundraiser for youth hockey. #ASlapShotInTime
September 27, 2026 at 9:14 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) The Fighting Saints hold a scrimmage in Mankato with their farm team the Johnstown Jets that turns into a bench clearing brawl and leaves their star player with a broken nose. The game was a fundraiser for youth hockey. #ASlapShotInTime
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972, the Fighting Saints played their first "unofficial" (rookies) exhibition game beating the Chicago Cougars 10-7 in Hibbing. #NHL vets were not allowed to play until Oct 1. #ASlapShotInTime
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Article clipped from Dayton Daily News
Clipping found in Dayton Daily News published in Dayton, Ohio on 9/23/1972.
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September 23, 2026 at 11:59 AM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972, the Fighting Saints played their first "unofficial" (rookies) exhibition game beating the Chicago Cougars 10-7 in Hibbing. #NHL vets were not allowed to play until Oct 1. #ASlapShotInTime
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Fun Fact: On #Memorial Day in 1976 - the parade at the end of Slap Shot was filmed during Johnstown’s actual #MemorialDay parade. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/1027...
Article clipped from Lancaster New Era
Clipping found in Lancaster New Era published in Lancaster, Pennsylvania on 3/26/1977.
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May 25, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Fun Fact: On #Memorial Day in 1976 - the parade at the end of Slap Shot was filmed during Johnstown’s actual #MemorialDay parade. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/1027...
Still time to get the perfect #FathersDay gift !
The 50th anniversary of the movie is fast approaching.
This is the TRUE story that inspired the film.
#ASlapShotInTime #NHL #StanleyCup #MnWild
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The 50th anniversary of the movie is fast approaching.
This is the TRUE story that inspired the film.
#ASlapShotInTime #NHL #StanleyCup #MnWild
Purchase link
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June 16, 2026 at 1:42 AM
Still time to get the perfect #FathersDay gift !
The 50th anniversary of the movie is fast approaching.
This is the TRUE story that inspired the film.
#ASlapShotInTime #NHL #StanleyCup #MnWild
Purchase link
a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
The 50th anniversary of the movie is fast approaching.
This is the TRUE story that inspired the film.
#ASlapShotInTime #NHL #StanleyCup #MnWild
Purchase link
a.co/d/jfn2Jpa
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1977 the Fighting Saints attendance record of 17,312 was broken when 17,400 watched the State High School hockey tournament quarterfinals at the St. Paul Civic Center. #StPatricksDay #ASlapShotIntime
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March 17, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1977 the Fighting Saints attendance record of 17,312 was broken when 17,400 watched the State High School hockey tournament quarterfinals at the St. Paul Civic Center. #StPatricksDay #ASlapShotIntime
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 Harry Neale takes the bench for his first official game as Fighting Saints head coach - A 7-3 victory over the Crusaders in Cleveland. #MNWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime
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February 17, 2026 at 12:52 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 Harry Neale takes the bench for his first official game as Fighting Saints head coach - A 7-3 victory over the Crusaders in Cleveland. #MNWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 the Minnesota Fighting Saints open their first training camp in Duluth. #ASlapShotInTime #MnWild www.newspapers.com/article/the-...
Article clipped from The Winona Daily News
Clipping found in The Winona Daily News published in Winona, Minnesota on 9/20/1972.
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September 19, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 the Minnesota Fighting Saints open their first training camp in Duluth. #ASlapShotInTime #MnWild www.newspapers.com/article/the-...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the "Carlson Connection" debuts for the Fighting Saints in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Civic Center. It was only the 2nd time in Major pro hockey history 3 brothers played on a line together. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
October 18, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the "Carlson Connection" debuts for the Fighting Saints in a 3-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers at the Civic Center. It was only the 2nd time in Major pro hockey history 3 brothers played on a line together. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
#OTD the Fighting Saints win 6-5 in OT on a disallowed goal that led to Baltimore fans attacking players and referees. The Blades thought they scored to take the lead, but an offside call nullified the goal. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1223735...
April 6, 2026 at 11:48 AM
#OTD the Fighting Saints win 6-5 in OT on a disallowed goal that led to Baltimore fans attacking players and referees. The Blades thought they scored to take the lead, but an offside call nullified the goal. #MNwild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1223735...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 Former Fighting Saint Louie Levasseur starts for the North Stars in a 7-5 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. It was the only #NHL game in Levassuer’s career. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime
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February 24, 2026 at 1:04 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1980 Former Fighting Saint Louie Levasseur starts for the North Stars in a 7-5 loss to the Red Wings in Detroit. It was the only #NHL game in Levassuer’s career. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1971 The Fighting Saints introduce Glen Sonmor as the franchise’s first head coach and General Manager while also unveiling the first team logo. #ASlapShotInTime
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December 13, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1971 The Fighting Saints introduce Glen Sonmor as the franchise’s first head coach and General Manager while also unveiling the first team logo. #ASlapShotInTime
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FUN FACT: #OTD in 1973 the Fighting Saints Mike Walton scores the franchise’s first home ice hat trick in a 10-1 win over the New York Blades at the St. Paul Civic Center. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime
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Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 11/8/1973.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:34 PM
FUN FACT: #OTD in 1973 the Fighting Saints Mike Walton scores the franchise’s first home ice hat trick in a 10-1 win over the New York Blades at the St. Paul Civic Center. #NHL #MnWild #ASlapShotinTime
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) Bill Butters plays his first game as a Fighting Saint and bites the hand of a Cleveland spectator during a brawl with fans that began when someone dumped beer on coach Harry Neale. #ASlapShotInTIme #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/95470800/
February 19, 2026 at 12:56 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) Bill Butters plays his first game as a Fighting Saint and bites the hand of a Cleveland spectator during a brawl with fans that began when someone dumped beer on coach Harry Neale. #ASlapShotInTIme #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/95470800/
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1974 - Heading into a potentially hostile semi final series with the Houston Aeros, the Fighting Saints call up Bill Goldthorpe from Syracuse to bolster the troops. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL #MNWild
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www.newspapers.com/clip/67780919/
April 15, 2026 at 11:57 AM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1974 - Heading into a potentially hostile semi final series with the Houston Aeros, the Fighting Saints call up Bill Goldthorpe from Syracuse to bolster the troops. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL #MNWild
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1974, the Fighting Saints drafted Bruce Boudreau, Dave Hanson and 2 glasses wearing brothers from the iron range named Carlson (Jack and Steve). #ASlapShotinTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 6/1/1974.
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May 31, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1974, the Fighting Saints drafted Bruce Boudreau, Dave Hanson and 2 glasses wearing brothers from the iron range named Carlson (Jack and Steve). #ASlapShotinTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
.#OTD in 1974. One of my personal favorite MN sports photos. The Fighting Saints' Gord Gallant and Bill Goldthorpe during a break from the WHA semi-final with the Aeros. Credit Earl Seubert @StribSports. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/76385009/
April 24, 2026 at 12:01 PM
.#OTD in 1974. One of my personal favorite MN sports photos. The Fighting Saints' Gord Gallant and Bill Goldthorpe during a break from the WHA semi-final with the Aeros. Credit Earl Seubert @StribSports. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/76385009/
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1977 the Fighting Saints attendance record of 17,312 was broken when 17,400 watched the State High School hockey tournament quarterfinals at the St. Paul Civic Center. #StPatricksDay #ASlapShotIntime
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Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 3/18/1977.
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March 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1977 the Fighting Saints attendance record of 17,312 was broken when 17,400 watched the State High School hockey tournament quarterfinals at the St. Paul Civic Center. #StPatricksDay #ASlapShotIntime
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 - A storm hits the Twins cities dropping 11+” of snow in parts of the state. 13,304 Fighting Saints fans still made it to the Civic Center to see a 4-2 win over the Oilers. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1157786...
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March 23, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 - A storm hits the Twins cities dropping 11+” of snow in parts of the state. 13,304 Fighting Saints fans still made it to the Civic Center to see a 4-2 win over the Oilers. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1157786...
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Fun Fact - #OTD in 1974:
Penalty Box Official: “You forgot your gloves and stick!”
Bill Goldthorpe: “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
#ASlapShotInTime
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Penalty Box Official: “You forgot your gloves and stick!”
Bill Goldthorpe: “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
#ASlapShotInTime
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Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 4/22/1974.
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April 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Fun Fact - #OTD in 1974:
Penalty Box Official: “You forgot your gloves and stick!”
Bill Goldthorpe: “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
#ASlapShotInTime
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Penalty Box Official: “You forgot your gloves and stick!”
Bill Goldthorpe: “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
#ASlapShotInTime
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) San Diego Mariners fans dump beer on Fighting Saints’ Mike Walton, and throw a foreign object at him injuring his eye causing a melee. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1180031...
February 6, 2026 at 12:50 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) San Diego Mariners fans dump beer on Fighting Saints’ Mike Walton, and throw a foreign object at him injuring his eye causing a melee. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1180031...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the St. Paul Civic Center opened. Wearing their new "little saint" uniforms, the Fighting Saints skated to a 4-4 tie with the Houston Aeros. #ASlapShotInTime #NewYear #SKOL #MnWild #NHL
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Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/2/1973.
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January 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the St. Paul Civic Center opened. Wearing their new "little saint" uniforms, the Fighting Saints skated to a 4-4 tie with the Houston Aeros. #ASlapShotInTime #NewYear #SKOL #MnWild #NHL
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#OTD in 1976 a pregame brawl between the Johnstown Jets and Buffalo Norseman caused multiple injuries & led to a forfeit of an NAHL playoff game. The brawl began when a Buffalo player made a racist comment toward a Johnstown player. #ASlapShotInTime
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www.newspapers.com/clip/98488413/
March 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
#OTD in 1976 a pregame brawl between the Johnstown Jets and Buffalo Norseman caused multiple injuries & led to a forfeit of an NAHL playoff game. The brawl began when a Buffalo player made a racist comment toward a Johnstown player. #ASlapShotInTime
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www.newspapers.com/clip/98488413/
Fun Fact: In 1973 the Fighting Saints declared January 7-14 “Hockey Week” in St. Paul. This included a 5 game home-stand at the newly opened Civic Center - including the first ever nationally televised WHA game. #MnWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159638...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/6/1973.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:48 PM
Fun Fact: In 1973 the Fighting Saints declared January 7-14 “Hockey Week” in St. Paul. This included a 5 game home-stand at the newly opened Civic Center - including the first ever nationally televised WHA game. #MnWild #NHL #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1159638...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975, the Fighting Saints’ Mike Walton threw sticks and towels on the ice to get the referee’s attention when the Houston Aeros had 7 men on the ice for over 3 minutes. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1176406...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 2/1/1975.
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January 31, 2025 at 12:46 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975, the Fighting Saints’ Mike Walton threw sticks and towels on the ice to get the referee’s attention when the Houston Aeros had 7 men on the ice for over 3 minutes. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1176406...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the St. Paul Civic Center opened. Wearing their new "little saint" uniforms, the Fighting Saints skated to a 4-4 tie with the Houston Aeros. #ASlapShotInTime #NewYear #SKOL #MnWild #NHL
www.newspapers.com/clip/1155774...
www.newspapers.com/clip/1155774...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 1/2/1973.
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January 1, 2026 at 4:21 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the St. Paul Civic Center opened. Wearing their new "little saint" uniforms, the Fighting Saints skated to a 4-4 tie with the Houston Aeros. #ASlapShotInTime #NewYear #SKOL #MnWild #NHL
www.newspapers.com/clip/1155774...
www.newspapers.com/clip/1155774...