Intramural floor hockey was an exciting activity at Andrew Warde High School in the early 1970s. After all, professional hockey was quickly gaining popularity among younger Americans, and high schoolers embraced the opportunity to play the game, albeit without the costly ice hockey gear, in the school gymnasium.
The photo below shows the intensity of the action as Bob Maffei (center) reached for the ball before scoring one of his three goals for Rocky & His Friends in a game against the Kings 37 years ago this month.
The undefeated Rockey & His Friends ripped the Broilers, 3-1, in a key game to clinch first place in the WHL in the Spring of 1973. Other late-season contests saw the Sabres blank the Kings, 2-0, and the Rangers shut out the Workovers, 6-0.
The Broilers scored first on a goal by George O'Brien, but then Bob Hamilton tied the score at one apiece. Tony Tylutki scored the winning goal for Rocky & His Friends, and Chris Ford secured the victory with an insurance tally in the closing seconds to close out the scoring.
Jeff Lobdell, pictured below, starred in goal to lead the strong team effort for captain Rocky Pocock's winning squad. The team finished with a perfect 4-0 record. They eventually played the NHL champion Black Hawks, who finished their season at 4-0, for the championship.
The photo shows Lobdell blocking a shot off the stick of the Kings' Jim Hirschfield. Both Lobdell and Maffei were teammates on the WHL championship squad.
Did you play intramural floor hockey at Andrew Warde High School? What are some of your favorite memories. Feel free to add your thoughts in the "comments" link below.
Paul
The photo below shows the intensity of the action as Bob Maffei (center) reached for the ball before scoring one of his three goals for Rocky & His Friends in a game against the Kings 37 years ago this month.
The undefeated Rockey & His Friends ripped the Broilers, 3-1, in a key game to clinch first place in the WHL in the Spring of 1973. Other late-season contests saw the Sabres blank the Kings, 2-0, and the Rangers shut out the Workovers, 6-0.The Broilers scored first on a goal by George O'Brien, but then Bob Hamilton tied the score at one apiece. Tony Tylutki scored the winning goal for Rocky & His Friends, and Chris Ford secured the victory with an insurance tally in the closing seconds to close out the scoring.
Jeff Lobdell, pictured below, starred in goal to lead the strong team effort for captain Rocky Pocock's winning squad. The team finished with a perfect 4-0 record. They eventually played the NHL champion Black Hawks, who finished their season at 4-0, for the championship.
The photo shows Lobdell blocking a shot off the stick of the Kings' Jim Hirschfield. Both Lobdell and Maffei were teammates on the WHL championship squad.Did you play intramural floor hockey at Andrew Warde High School? What are some of your favorite memories. Feel free to add your thoughts in the "comments" link below.
Paul
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