Encyclopedia of the North American Hockey League (1973-1977)

The Encyclopedia of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) that existed from 1973-74 to 1976-77. The NAHL was spawned by the death of the Eastern Hockey League and is the inspiration for the 1977 classic cult movie 'Slapshot'.

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Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Louis Levasseur: The Real Life Denis Lemieux

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He’s the inspiration for the character of Denis Lemieux in the 1977 movie Slap Shot and the goalie that led the Johnstown Jets to a Lock...

Sunday, February 16, 2014

Curt Brackenbury: NHL Enforcer Honed His Craft In The NAHL

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Tough guy Curt Brackenbury played most of his second year of pro hockey in the North American Hockey League with the John Brophy coached...

Monday, September 2, 2013

Dave Hanson: The Man, The Foil and The Legend

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Dave Hanson really needs no introduction to any true North American Hockey League fan. Hanson was a last minute replacement for Jack Car...

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Bruce Boudreau: A Pro Career That Started in the NAHL

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NAHL Bruce Boudreau started his impressive minor pro career in the North American Hockey League with the Johnstown Jets in 1975-76....

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