This historical game was played in California on Wednesday, January 1 - 1974. The game featured 3 Prince Edward Islanders, Al MacAdam, Bob Stewart and Errol Thompson along with goalie Gary Simmons who was born in Charlottetown but grew up elsewhere. Even more impressive is that all 3 islanders had lengthy and successful careers in the NHL. MacAdam played 864 NHL games and was awarded the 79/80 Bill Masterton Trophy. Stewart patrolled the blue line in the NHL for 10 years while Thompson scored 43 goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 75/76 season.
Sunday, June 27, 2010
Historical Night For PEI Hockey
This historical game was played in California on Wednesday, January 1 - 1974. The game featured 3 Prince Edward Islanders, Al MacAdam, Bob Stewart and Errol Thompson along with goalie Gary Simmons who was born in Charlottetown but grew up elsewhere. Even more impressive is that all 3 islanders had lengthy and successful careers in the NHL. MacAdam played 864 NHL games and was awarded the 79/80 Bill Masterton Trophy. Stewart patrolled the blue line in the NHL for 10 years while Thompson scored 43 goals for the Toronto Maple Leafs during the 75/76 season.
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