Vai offline con l'app Player FM !
NL hockey player passes away at 91. A fan remembers George Faulkner
Manage episode 462326004 series 2435012
Hockey fans across the province are remembering George Faulkner this week. The legendary player from Bishop's Falls died this past weekend at the age of 91. Faulkner was the first Newfoundlander ever to sign a professional contract with the NHL. He played pro with the Montreal Canadians farm team for four seasons, and helped Team Canada win a bronze medal in the world championships in 1966. Roger Pike is a hockey fan and local Exploits Valley historian.
515 episodi
Manage episode 462326004 series 2435012
Hockey fans across the province are remembering George Faulkner this week. The legendary player from Bishop's Falls died this past weekend at the age of 91. Faulkner was the first Newfoundlander ever to sign a professional contract with the NHL. He played pro with the Montreal Canadians farm team for four seasons, and helped Team Canada win a bronze medal in the world championships in 1966. Roger Pike is a hockey fan and local Exploits Valley historian.
515 episodi
All episodes
×Benvenuto su Player FM!
Player FM ricerca sul web podcast di alta qualità che tu possa goderti adesso. È la migliore app di podcast e funziona su Android, iPhone e web. Registrati per sincronizzare le iscrizioni su tutti i tuoi dispositivi.