Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972, the Fighting Saints play their first "official" exhibition game - a 7-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime
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www.newspapers.com/clip/1104281...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 10/2/1972.
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October 1, 2026 at 12:45 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972, the Fighting Saints play their first "official" exhibition game - a 7-5 win over the Winnipeg Jets. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime
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www.newspapers.com/clip/1104281...
#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: #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 1976 the World Hockey Association approved the move of the Cleveland Crusaders to St. Paul. That team would become the NEW Fighting Saints after the original franchise folded earlier that year. #MNWild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/83096102/
Article clipped from The Winona Daily News
Clipping found in The Winona Daily News published in Winona, Minnesota on 8/10/1976.
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August 9, 2026 at 3:11 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1976 the World Hockey Association approved the move of the Cleveland Crusaders to St. Paul. That team would become the NEW Fighting Saints after the original franchise folded earlier that year. #MNWild #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/83096102/
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 Bobby Hull signed with the WHA Winnipeg Jets in St. Paul at The Minnesota Club (currently the @MnWild offices) Here’s video shot by Fighting Saints goalie Lefty Curran. #ASlapShotInTime youtu.be/_kw20NGtjsM
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June 27, 1972 - Bobby Hull received a $1M cheque signing with WHA held at Minn Club in St. Paul, MN
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June 27, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 Bobby Hull signed with the WHA Winnipeg Jets in St. Paul at The Minnesota Club (currently the @MnWild offices) Here’s video shot by Fighting Saints goalie Lefty Curran. #ASlapShotInTime youtu.be/_kw20NGtjsM
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www.newspapers.com/clip/1044492...
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1971 the articles of incorporation are filed for a new professional hockey league called the World Hockey Association (WHA). #ASlapShotInTime #NHL
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www.newspapers.com/clip/85274016/
Article clipped from The Billings Gazette
Clipping found in The Billings Gazette published in Billings, Montana on 6/26/1971.
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June 25, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1971 the articles of incorporation are filed for a new professional hockey league called the World Hockey Association (WHA). #ASlapShotInTime #NHL
www.newspapers.com/clip/85274016/
www.newspapers.com/clip/85274016/
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
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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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Looking for 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 13, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Looking for 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
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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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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Henry Boucha signs with the Fighting Saints. #MnWIld #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 6/7/1975.
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June 6, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Henry Boucha signs with the Fighting Saints. #MnWIld #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the Minnesota Fighting Saints sign Mike “Shakey” Walton and his brother Rob. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1031390...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 6/5/1973.
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June 4, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the Minnesota Fighting Saints sign Mike “Shakey” Walton and his brother Rob. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1031390...
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...
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...
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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...
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Paul Holmgren signs a 3-year contract with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, leaving the Gopher Hockey team after one season. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL
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www.newspapers.com/article/the-...
Article clipped from The Winona Daily News
Clipping found in The Winona Daily News published in Winona, Minnesota on 5/16/1975.
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May 15, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Paul Holmgren signs a 3-year contract with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, leaving the Gopher Hockey team after one season. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the Johnstown Jets beat Binghampton 6-2 in game 4 of the NAHL championship, earning a sweep and the coveted Lockhart Cup. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1237244...
Article clipped from The Daily American
Clipping found in The Daily American published in Somerset, Pennsylvania on 5/2/1975.
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May 1, 2026 at 12:19 PM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 the Johnstown Jets beat Binghampton 6-2 in game 4 of the NAHL championship, earning a sweep and the coveted Lockhart Cup. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1237244...
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) The Fighting Saints are eliminated by the Houston Aeros in the Division Finals. After a disputed goal, the Saints’ Lefty Curran knocks down the ref and (accidentally) ends up on top of him. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1008159...
Article clipped from The Minneapolis Star
Clipping found in The Minneapolis Star published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 5/2/1974.
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May 1, 2026 at 12:09 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) The Fighting Saints are eliminated by the Houston Aeros in the Division Finals. After a disputed goal, the Saints’ Lefty Curran knocks down the ref and (accidentally) ends up on top of him. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1008159...
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) – Fighting Saints Bill Goldthorpe and Glen Sonmor are attacked by fans on their way to the dressing room. Goldthorpe knocked one fan out cold before police could intervene.
#ASlapShotInTime #Mnwild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/67782147/
#ASlapShotInTime #Mnwild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/67782147/
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 5/1/1974.
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April 29, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) – Fighting Saints Bill Goldthorpe and Glen Sonmor are attacked by fans on their way to the dressing room. Goldthorpe knocked one fan out cold before police could intervene.
#ASlapShotInTime #Mnwild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/67782147/
#ASlapShotInTime #Mnwild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/67782147/
.#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/
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) Fighting Saint Gord Gallant is ejected from a playoff game in Houston. As he leaves the ice, he’s punched by fan. A brawl ensues outside the locker room between players and fans. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1000369...
Article clipped from Star Tribune
Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 4/28/1974.
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April 20, 2026 at 12:08 PM
Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) Fighting Saint Gord Gallant is ejected from a playoff game in Houston. As he leaves the ice, he’s punched by fan. A brawl ensues outside the locker room between players and fans. #ASlapShotInTime #MNWild www.newspapers.com/clip/1000369...
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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www.newspapers.com/clip/67780919/
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) Fighting Saint Gord Gallant assaulted coach Harry Neale at the team hotel. Neale ended up with a black eye, displaced ligaments in his nose, and 8 stitches to his lip.
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
April 11, 2026 at 6:43 PM
#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1975) Fighting Saint Gord Gallant assaulted coach Harry Neale at the team hotel. Neale ended up with a black eye, displaced ligaments in his nose, and 8 stitches to his lip.
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
#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 1973 the Fighting Saints play a one game tiebreaker against the Alberta Oilers, winning 4-2 and advancing to face the Winnipeg Jets in the first ever WHA playoffs. #ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/75079282/
April 5, 2026 at 2:11 AM
Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the Fighting Saints play a one game tiebreaker against the Alberta Oilers, winning 4-2 and advancing to face the Winnipeg Jets in the first ever WHA playoffs. #ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/75079282/
#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: #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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