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
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1972) The Minnesota Fighting Saints play the first game in franchise history losing to the Winnipeg Jets 4-3 at the St Paul Auditorium. #NHL #MNWILD #ASlapShotInTime
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Here Come the Minnesota Fighting Saints - The Premiere Year
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October 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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#OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1976) After moving to St. Paul from Cleveland, the “New” Fighting Saints play their first game, losing 7-2 to the Stingers in Cincinnati. #MnWild #ASlapShotInTime #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/1108606...
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October 7, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1972 the Fighting Saints hosted an exhibition game in Duluth losing to the Houston Aeros in penalty shots that went 18 rounds. When the WHA began, they experimented with penalty shots to break ties. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/st-c...
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October 2, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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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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October 1, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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#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, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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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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Clipping found in Dayton Daily News published in Dayton, Ohio on 9/23/1972.
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September 23, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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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-...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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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/
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August 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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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
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, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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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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June 25, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Henry Boucha signs with the Fighting Saints. #MnWIld #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/article/star...
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June 6, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1973 the Minnesota Fighting Saints sign Mike “Shakey” Walton and his brother Rob. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/1031390...
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June 4, 2025 at 12:14 PM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1976 the championship parade at the end of Slap Shot was filmed during Johnstown’s #MemorialDay parade. #ASlapShotInTime
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May 26, 2025 at 2:40 PM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 Paul Holmgren signs a 3-year contract with the Minnesota Fighting Saints, and leaves the Gopher Hockey team after one season. #ASlapShotInTime #NHL
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Clipping found in The Winona Daily News published in Winona, Minnesota on 5/16/1975.
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May 15, 2025 at 11:51 AM
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Hey @PWHL_Minnesota fans:
#ASlapShotInTime The Wild but True History of the MN Fighting Saints.
The real story that inspired a certain movie.
Makes a perfect Hockey Mom/Dad's Day gift.
#PWHL #WalterCup #Pwhlmn @thepwhlofficial
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#ASlapShotInTime The Wild but True History of the MN Fighting Saints.
The real story that inspired a certain movie.
Makes a perfect Hockey Mom/Dad's Day gift.
#PWHL #WalterCup #Pwhlmn @thepwhlofficial
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A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints
A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints [Whenesota, Dan, Curran, MIke Lefty] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints
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May 3, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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If you're having #MNWild withdrawal and need a hockey fix, check this out:
#ASlapShotInTime The Wild but True History of the MN Fighting Saints.
The real story that inspired the movie.
Makes a perfect Mother's/Father’s Day gift.
#NHL #NHLPLAYOFFS #StanleyCup
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#ASlapShotInTime The Wild but True History of the MN Fighting Saints.
The real story that inspired the movie.
Makes a perfect Mother's/Father’s Day gift.
#NHL #NHLPLAYOFFS #StanleyCup
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A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints
A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints [Whenesota, Dan, Curran, MIke Lefty] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. A Slap Shot in Time: The Wild but True History of the Minnesota Fighting Saints
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May 3, 2025 at 12:25 AM
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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...
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Clipping found in The Daily American published in Somerset, Pennsylvania on 5/2/1975.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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#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...
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Clipping found in The Minneapolis Star published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 5/2/1974.
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May 1, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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#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/
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Clipping found in Star Tribune published in Minneapolis, Minnesota on 5/1/1974.
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April 29, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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Fun Fact: #OTD in 1975 @StribSports publishes this photo of the Fighting Saints' Gord Gallant and Bill Goldthorpe during a break from the 1974 WHA semi-final with the Aeros. One of my favorite photos. #ASlapShotInTime www.newspapers.com/clip/76385009/
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April 24, 2025 at 12:13 PM
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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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April 21, 2025 at 11:58 AM
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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...
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April 20, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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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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April 15, 2025 at 12:10 PM
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#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 received 8 stitches to his lip.
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
#ASlapShotInTime #MnWild #NHL www.newspapers.com/clip/99461641/
April 11, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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