This was the final week of the 1971-72 NHL season and some close races for playoff spots were decided. As well, this week we saw the WHA get some clarity for a few of their franchises while others’ futures became more muddled, and we learn who the NHL’s best-dressed players were in 1972!
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January 31 - February 6, 1972: Russia Challenges Montreal
PREVIEW: The Third Man Rule
January, 1972: Weeks 3 And 4
January, 1972: Weeks 1 And 2
FLASHBACK: January 5-11, 1970: A Heroic Act By An NHL Star
Part 4: The Media and the Death of Terry Sawchuk
Part 3: The Media and the Death of Terry Sawchuk
Part 2: The Media and the Death of Terry Sawchuk
Part 1: The Media and the Death of Terry Sawchuk
December 20-26, 1971: Elegy For Gump Worsley
December 13-19, 1971: Roy Edwards Retires
December 6-12, 1971: Who’s Jumping To The WHA?
November 29 - December 5, 1971: Big Little Man Calls It Quits
November 22-28, 1971: Did The Seals Lose Out Again?
November 15-21, 1971: A Busy Week Of Trades
November 8-14, 1971: NHL Announces Expansion
November 1-7, 1971: The WHA Takes Shape
October 25-31, 1971: Early Season Coaching Shakeups
October 18-24, 1971: Ballard Takes Control of Maple Leaf Gardens
October 11-17, 1971: The Death Of Stafford Smythe
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