Found November 05, 2009 on Lowetide:
PLAYERS: Shawn Horcoff
TEAMS: Edmonton Oilers

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I'm not sure if Jean Ratelle has a hockey stick or a divining rod, but this photo from 1967 is a beauty. Also in photo for the Rangers is Rod Gilbert and behind him appears to be Arnie Brown (but it might be Al MacNeil or Wayne Hillman). The Hab is the pocket rocket, Henri Richard. Goalie at the other end is for certain Ed Giacomin.The Rangers of my childhood always had about 10 guys who were famous but spent the heart of their career in Toronto, Detroit or Montreal. Boom Boom Geoffrion was the obvious example from 1967, but in later years men like Phil Esposito, Marcel Dionne and others represented the group of players who came to New York to collect their final paycheques before heading back to work in the real world.The modern day Oilers are at the opposite end of the spectrum. Instead of driving rusted out beaters that enjoyed their glory moons ago, the Oilers employ a bunch of youngsters who will eventually turn into quality NHL players. The difficulty for fans comes in wat...
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