tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606399294534830977.post5110316367589851825..comments2024-03-27T22:53:18.116-06:00Comments on Historical Hockey Stats & Trivia: 1971 NHL Intra-League DraftUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6606399294534830977.post-79565607390291647382012-08-07T17:07:34.417-06:002012-08-07T17:07:34.417-06:00Mark,
More info on Reggie "The Ruffian" ...Mark,<br />More info on Reggie "The Ruffian" Fleming who although short in stature would take on all comers in a fight during his career.<br /><br />He was a member of the 1961 Chicago Blackhawks Stanley Cup Champions team and was traded in 1964 with Ab McDonald for Boston's Doug "Diesel" Mohns (who would later play LW with Stan Mikita and Doug Wharram).<br /><br />Midway through the 1965-66 season Emile Francis of the Rangers traded Johnny "Pie" McKenzie even up for Reggie.<br /><br />Reggie together with June 1966 intra-league draftee Orland Kurtenbach would combine to give the Rangers toughness and some decent penalty killing.<br /><br />Sadly Reggie passed away in July of 2009 and it was discovered later that year he suffered from the brain disease CTE, first time this disorder could be traced to an NHL player.<br /><br />(PS please check spelling of Bill Fairbairn on your 1970 Expansion Protected List)<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />PaulAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17521449471079383774noreply@blogger.com