Saw the Jersey Devils play many times at the old Cherry Hill Arena. Chain link fence instead of glass. They used to let you skate after the Sunday games.
This was the time where hockey players would skate full out to check someone without the stride rule. They would hit the other player so hard that the boards and glass would fall over. There would be a 15 minute delay to put it all back together lol.
The Knoxville Knights tied the Soviet National Team in 1963. The Knights were so cash strapped they gave away tickets to school kids hoping to get people interested. My dad took me but he said "It's nothing like football." Me? I learned to skate and in several years was the captain of the high school team. The EHL left an impression in Knoxville that is still here today. Pat Quinn and Don LaBelle were two of the crowd favorites here.
@hillbillyvol I watched Knoxville Ice Bears play against August Rivehawks last night! I was cheering for Augusta, but it's nice to see there's still hockey in some of these southern cities.
I miss the EHL! First game back in the 1970-71 season at the LI Arena vs. the Jersey Devils. Devils goalie took a puck in the face and they delayed the game for 20 minutes while he got stitched up. John Brophy autographed my program during the wait - wish I could find it now.
I guess we are about the same age. Do you remember John Brophy? He was the inspiration for the Paul Newman part in Slap Shot. It is always gratifying that people remember the team.
I lived one mile east of the LI Arena on Vets Hwy. and attended many a Duck game. I remember your dad when he owned South Bay Electric in Patchogue. He would invite me into his office in the back and we'd talk about hockey and the Ducks. Had a bunch of EHL memorabilia on the walls and his desk.
Thank you so much for your message. I worked for my dad for many years, so we have probably met. I had so much fun at the geames. A great way to spend a childhood! Happy New Year!
Just when i got old enough to drive the EHL ceased operating.Drat the luck.
liduck52 3 weeks ago
Saw the Jersey Devils play many times at the old Cherry Hill Arena. Chain link fence instead of glass. They used to let you skate after the Sunday games.
GeorgiaM48 9 months ago
Have had a Ducks jerseys for years.
mrceebees14 1 year ago
just drifted in here but love hockey history im a little more wiser now thanks for posting very cool....
unstabledavid 1 year ago
This was the time where hockey players would skate full out to check someone without the stride rule. They would hit the other player so hard that the boards and glass would fall over. There would be a 15 minute delay to put it all back together lol.
CamaroSS2236 1 year ago
Go Blades! Go Checkers!
ryan29073 1 year ago
the old syracuse blazers and bob costas as the broadcaster
gooooooooooood times
crunchnut21 1 year ago
The Knoxville Knights tied the Soviet National Team in 1963. The Knights were so cash strapped they gave away tickets to school kids hoping to get people interested. My dad took me but he said "It's nothing like football." Me? I learned to skate and in several years was the captain of the high school team. The EHL left an impression in Knoxville that is still here today. Pat Quinn and Don LaBelle were two of the crowd favorites here.
hillbillyvol 2 years ago
@hillbillyvol I watched Knoxville Ice Bears play against August Rivehawks last night! I was cheering for Augusta, but it's nice to see there's still hockey in some of these southern cities.
ryan29073 1 year ago
Great video Tx
I played with Russ Mccleghan back in the 60'sThat's his picture at 1:53 first row botton left
goalscr12 2 years ago
I miss the EHL! First game back in the 1970-71 season at the LI Arena vs. the Jersey Devils. Devils goalie took a puck in the face and they delayed the game for 20 minutes while he got stitched up. John Brophy autographed my program during the wait - wish I could find it now.
rsamlata 2 years ago
@rsamlata The old chicken wire around the arena at the Commack Arena. ha
The Ambulance used to be parked outside.
mrceebees14 1 year ago
I guess we are about the same age. Do you remember John Brophy? He was the inspiration for the Paul Newman part in Slap Shot. It is always gratifying that people remember the team.
Blissfullynostalgiac 2 years ago
My dad, Al Baron, was the owner of the Long Island Ducks.
Blissfullynostalgiac 2 years ago 2
Watched the ducks play many times at the L.I. Arena back in the 60's when I was a kid.
Schrittwieser 2 years ago
@Blissfullynostalgiac
I lived one mile east of the LI Arena on Vets Hwy. and attended many a Duck game. I remember your dad when he owned South Bay Electric in Patchogue. He would invite me into his office in the back and we'd talk about hockey and the Ducks. Had a bunch of EHL memorabilia on the walls and his desk.
xltrt 2 years ago
Hi!
Thank you so much for your message. I worked for my dad for many years, so we have probably met. I had so much fun at the geames. A great way to spend a childhood! Happy New Year!
Blissfullynostalgiac 2 years ago