Category: Today in history

1984: Indianapolis businessman Al Savill purchases the assets of the Indianapolis Checkers from the New York Islanders, preserve the team’s...

Happy birthday to … Monty Trottier: Checkers center in two stints, from 1981-84 and 1985-86. He was drafted by the...

Happy birthday to … Roger Lafrieniere: Defenseman who played for the short-lived Capitols team in 1963. He had one assist...

Happy birthday to … Lyall Wiseman: Right wing for the Capitals in 1949-50. He had 15 goals and 30 assists...

Happy birthday to … Mike McNeill:  Left wing for the Ice from 1989-91. In 107 games for the Ice, he...

Happy birthday to …  Max McNab: Capitals center in 1946-47, and again in 1950-51. He played six scoreless games the...

Happy birthday to … Maurice Lamirande: Left wing for the Chiefs in their inaugural 1955-56 season, where he had 17...

Happy birthday to … Kerry Bond: Left wing for the Racers from 1974-76. He had 24 goals and 15 assists...

Happy birthday to …  Bob Whitlock: Racers left wing from 1974-76. In 103 games with the team, he had 38...

Happy birthday to …  Ralph Hopiavuori: Defenseman who played 28 games for the Racers in their inaugural 1974-75 season. He...