Carl Platter fishing, photo (Ancestry, c1930).jpg

Ascension church, Wilma Toye, Papsidero wedding, photo (Ancestry, c1950).jpg

Adam Kuglin with Christian Wittkowsky family, 38 Geneva Street, photo (Ancestry, 1888).jpg

Erie's Buffalo Tondas, hockey puck (c1973).jpg
description: Courtesy of Tim Lynch.
date: 1973

Sketch of early North Tonawanda history in The Ganson Street Tigers Go to War by Frederick T. Adcock.htm
description: The calmness of this virgin forest was disturbed in the year 1801 when soldiers of the young Republic were ordered to cut a road through the dank woodlands. General James Wilkinson commanded the expedition intent on linking the garrison at Fort Niagara on the lower Niagara River with the settlement of New Amsterdam (Buffalo) on the upper reaches of the watercourse. The US Government had entrusted the mission to an officer with a checkered past. General Wilkinson was a flabby, balding Revolutionary War veteran and was later found to be a spy in the service of Spain. Historian Robert Leckie summarized his career as, “a general who never won a battle or lost a court-martial.” But, Wilkinson and his command succeeded with the construction of the military road and a series of bridges needed to traverse numerous tributaries feeding the grand river. A rough-hewn bridge constructed across Tonawanda Creek allowed the uninterrupted passage of military personnel and goods between the isolated settlements. To protect the vital span, the US Army constructed a log blockhouse and stationed a small detachment of blue-coated infantrymen. Among the guard was Lieutenant John Sweeney, a Buffalo businessman, who would become a prominent land speculator along Tonawanda Creek years later. In 1808, Henry Anguish became the first settler along the banks of the creek. He raised a small cabin and cleared some farmland. Anguish’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to build a tavern three years later, and his best, and possibly his only, customers were the soldiers from the blockhouse a short distance away. Settlers quickly developed the lands near the bridge and along the military road. The dense forests of oak trees disappeared under the swing of broad axes and the cleared land was cultivated. The prosperity of the frontier community was destroyed during the War of 1812 when British soldiers torched nearly every structure along the Niagara River. American militiamen had burned the sturdy bridge o…
date: 2020

That Ironton disaster, article (Niagara Gazette, 1874-10-21).png
date: 1874-10-21

Pig iron, ad (Buffalo Courier, 1874-07-14.png
date: 1874-07-14

Niagara River Iron Co. dissolved, article (Niagara Gazette, 1884-01-29).png
date: 1884-01-29

Materials moved to Buffalo, article (Niagara Gazette, 1879-08-27).png
date: 1879-08-27

Iron Works to be sold at auction, article (Niagara Gazette, 1879-04-23).png
date: 1879-04-23

An Iron Works Boom, article (Buffalo News, 1888-12-30).png
date: 1888-12-30

Niagara River Iron Corporation, map detail (1876).png
date: 1876

Niagara River Iron Corporation, map detail (1875).png
date: 1875

Joseph E. Gilmore and others (Georges at 18 Marion and a Joseph at 282 Payne, City Directory 1905-1906).JPG
description: Joseph E. Gilmore is with Iron and Steel Works as early as 1896. On Board of Health in 1915. Joseph E. Gilmore of TI & S holds first public office as Board of Health, one of "one of North Tonawanda's best known citizens" (12/31/14) Wife dies days after giving birth to twins, daughter dies before at 20. Residences: 305 Wheatfield, 248 Payne. More Gilmores: Gilmore, Anna B. July 1969 Gilmore, Charles January 8, 1923 Ton. News [missing?] Gilmore, David Bruce Died July 16, 1976 Gilmore, Dudley W. Died November 6, 1944 Ton. News 11/6/44 pg. 1 Gilmore, George W. Died February 2, 1956 Ton. News 2/2/56 pg. 1 Elmlawn Gilmore, Glen B. Died October 25, 1985 Ton. News 10/28/85 Gilmore, Grace March 20, 1922 Ton. News Gilmore, H.L. Died December 30, 1906 Ton. News 12/31/06 pg. 4 Gilmore, Harry d. Jan. 18, 1957 age 65 Ton.News 1-19-1957 p.1 Miami, FL Gilmore, Isaac T. Died February 17, 1933 Ton. News 2/17/33 Gilmore, Jean D. (nee Weber) d.Feb.18, 2008 Ton.News 2-20-2008 Acacia Park Gilmore, John Gibson Died June 20, 1990 Ton. News 6/22/90 Bear Ridge Cem. Gilmore, John Wakefield Died January 7, 1952 Ton. News 1/8/52 pg. 5 Acacia Park Gilmore, Joseph E. Died March 29, 1948 Ton. News 3/30/48 pg. 1 Gilmore, Lena Died July 18, 1946 Ton. News 7/19/46 pg. 4 Gilmore, Marie A. Died June 28, 1924 Ton. News 6/30/24 pg. 1 7/01/24 pg. 4 Forest Lawn Gilmore, Martha C. July 18, 1921 Ton. News Gilmore, Mrs. Daisy L. Died April 13, 1935 Ton. News 4/13/35 Gilmore, Nellie April 22, 1920 Ton. News Gilmore, Ralph F. Died April 3, 1962 4/3/62 Bear Ridge Cem. Gilmore, Rits A. (nee Miller) d. July 16, 2009 Ton.News 7-18-2009 Elmlawn Cem. Gilmore, Robert Died April 24, 1926 Ton. News 4/26/26 pg. 3 Forest Lawn Gilmore, Rosetta (Marjorie) Died December 31, 1989 Ton. News 1/1/90 Bear Ridge Cem.
date: 1906

"Gillmore" or "Gilmore" first appearances in city records (1891).jpg
description: 1891: "Gillmore" on Ironton subdivision plat map 1905: Tax sale Common Council. 1907, 1914, "Gillmore" Ave 1909: "Gilmore" in city directory 1938: School mentioned as "Gillmore"
date: 1905

Soup Lady photos (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025-12-23).png
description: Exterior photos AI-enhanced.
date: 2025-12-23

Gratwick School wins trophy for county bicycle safety campaign, photos (1948-04).jpg
date: 1948-04

Gratwick School History, faculty (1906).jpg
date: 1906

Gratwick School elms getting a haircut, photo article (1949-04).jpg
date: 1949-04

Gratwick School county bicycle safety campaign, photos (1948-04).jpg
date: 1948-04

Gratwick PTA program (1935).jpg
date: 1935

Projected improvements at Tonawanda, Cleveland and Albany investors, article (Rochester Republican, 1848-12-07).jpg
date: 1848-12-07

Letting of the locks, article (Republic, 1847-07-16).jpg
date: 1847-07-16

Another project for a new commercial city, Cleveland and Albany forwarders, article (Schenectady Reflector via Express, 1848-12-22).jpg
date: 1848-12-22

Affairs at Tonawanda, Hinds enlarging canal to furnish elevator basin, article (Buffalo Daily Republic, 1849-05-25).jpg
date: 1849-05-25

Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc. Invoice (1921).jpg
date: 1921

Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co., letter (1921).jpg
date: 1921

Bennett Homes Lumber Co. Letterhead (1922).jpg
date: 1922

Norsemen Scrapbook of Kim Turecki, photo (2025).JPG
date: 2025

Twin City Band of Tonawanda, photo (c.1910).jpg
date: 1910

Scanlon's Hall, Niagara Frontier House, illustration (1893).jpg
description: Illustration seems to misspell P. Scanlon's name.
date: 1893

Robinson Street power house, photo (Dennis Reed Jr., 2009).jpg
date: 2009

Human remains discovered in Goundry Street area (Tonawanda Herald, 1884 and 1888).jpg
description: Pioneer cemetery or Indian burial ground?
date: 1884

Toros farm out Neeld, article (Leader-Post, 1975-12-17).jpg
date: 1975-12-17

Theyre coming to get me, Neeld, article (St. Petersberg Independent, 1976-03-31).jpg
date: 1976-03-31

Stanfield back home, article (Spokane Daily Chronicle, 1976-04-01).jpg
date: 1976-04-01

Norsemen to sit out 76-77, rink condition cited, article (Lewiston, Maine Daily Sun, 1976-06-18).jpg
date: 1976-06-18

Binkley retired by Toros, Vien demoted, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-03-09).jpg
date: 1976-03-09

Animals in demand, bitter scout Trottier, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-04-07).jpg
date: 1976-04-07

Norsemen tag Jets in the Aud, transcribed article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-22).pdf
description: By ED HELINSKI NEWS Correspondent After posting a 30-44 record during the regular season of the North American Hockey League, including a poor 2-8 mark against the Johnstown Jets, the Buffalo Norsemen opened their “second season” in winning fashion Sunday afternoon. They recorded an overwhelming 5-1 victory over the Jets at Memorial Auditorium. The victory, before 4,041 fans, gave the N-men a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five quarterfinal series against the defending Lockhart Cup champions and this season’s Western Division champs. “We had to win this one,” said N-men goalie Jim Makey following the victory. “It gives our players a lot of confidence and we know we can beat them.” The 25-year-old backstop and Detroit Red Wing product faced 33 Johnstown shots while yielding a single goal to the Jets’ Jean Tetreault with only 3:54 remaining in the encounter. Veteran Keke Mortson led the N-men to victory. The 42-year-old star scored a pair of goals while linemates Larry Gould and Reggie Lahey combined for five points. Along with the “tight checking game,” Buffalo player Coach Guy Trottier was pleased with the trio’s efforts. “Reggie played a helluva game after coming out of Junior B,” remarked Trottier and “Keke always plays the same way everywhere.” With the close-checking style evident, Trottier, who did not dress for the contest due to a back ailment, added, “If we keep playing that way, we won’t get beat.” On the other side, Johnstown Player-Coach Jim Cardiff was disappointed with the loss. “We made some mistakes and they capitalized on a few of them,” he said. The 31-year-old defenseman noted that his club hadn’t skated for three days due to a boat show at the Cambria War Memorial Auditorium and wasn’t up to par. But the former WHA journeyman was quick to note that the circumstances will be different for Monday’s and Wednesday’s encounters in Johnstown. The N-men jumped into a 4-0 lead after two periods of play as Mortson’s production and single goals by Gould and Jim St…
date: 1976-03-22

Real Estate Exchange Building, illustration (Buffalo of Today Business Histories, 1893).jpg
date: 1893

Tonawanda, book excerpt, illustrations, photos (Buffalo of Today Business Histories, 1893)
description: https://archive.org/details/1893BuffaloOfTodayQCOTLBusinessHistories
date: 1893

Weatherbest Stained Shingles, advertising blotter (c.1930).jpg
date: 1930

Buffalo Norsemen player photos (c.1976-03).gal
description: A full set of 8x10s, courtesy of Kim Turecki-Chiodo, one of the owners' daughters. 1 Mario Viens 2 Wayne Morin 3 Shane McConvey 4 Derek Harker 5 Greg Neeld 6 Reg Lahey 7 Dave Peace Larry Gould 9 Bill Steele 10 Charlie Labelle 12 Dave Given 14 Jim Stanfield 15 Claude Noel 16 Guy Trottier 18 Keke Mortson 19 Paul Crowley 20 Denis Anderson 30 Jim Mackey
date: 1976-03-01

NAHL Welcomes Buffalo Norsemen As New Team Unveils Rink Plans, article (The Hockey News, 1975-05-23).htm
description: BUFFALO— The major news media personnel gathered at Buffalo’s Statler Hilton Hotel for a press conference called by the North American Hockey League to introduce the new Buffalo entry, which officially became known as the Norsemen. Greater Buffalo Hockey Club Inc. named its principal officers and they included Dr. Dudley Turecki, president and Dr. Syde Taheri, chairman of the board. The club’s general manager is Willie Marshall, a super star (before the word became popular) in the American Hockey League over a span of 20 years. Marshall holds most of that league’s career offensive records and his signing was a popular choice in the Buffalo area. Marshall also spent part of a couple of seasons with the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs. He has served as coachgeneral manager of two junior clubs since his retirement from the active ranks and looks upon his new job as a “big challenge.” This new position, in effect, will be Marshall’s first job in the pro ranks outside of his outstanding career as a player. Marshall has been serving as the manager of the Tonawanda Sports Center, the building the Norsemen will call home. The center is located in North Tonawanda, a suburb of Buffalo. The Buffalo club will begin the season in a building that will hold some 3,000 fans, sometime on or about Jan. 1, 1976 they are hoping to be playing in a new facility located adjacent to the present structure. The new facility should seat in the area of 6,000-6,500 when complete, if everything goes according to schedule. No coach was named by the new club but all indications pointed to a presently active player in the NHL or WHA (bet on the first one) joining this club as coach next year. Marshall indicated that the Norsemen would be naming a coach right after the NHL playoffs had concluded. They do have their man in mind but right now nothing has been signed. What this club does have is a place to play, a well known general manager, and a group of dedicated owners bent on becoming a successful franc…
date: 1975-05-23

Mortson Giving Macon Fans Money’s Worth, article (The Hockey News, 1974-02-22).htm
description: MACON— Cleland Lindsay (Keke) Mortson came into the Southern Hockey League with a reputation as being a colorful athlete and the 39-year-old skater certainly hasn’t let anyone down. Critics label him a “hot dog” and a “show-off” and several unprintable things. But neutral observers agree he is simply an exciting player to watch, one with a flair for entertaining the fans, giving the fans a little extra. And it should not be overlooked that even at 39 years old — and with the added responsibilities of being the coach and general manager of the Macon Whoopees as well as a player — he is still a talented athlete. Athletes who are both talented and colorful are rare, and ol’ 99 — that’s Keke’s number — is one of them. A veteran of 22 years of professional hockey, Mortson is worth the price of admission, according to most observers arounckthe SHL. I’ve never put on a show to hurt my own club,” says Mortson. “Basicially, everything I do is spontaneous. People will go home from the game and not remember anybody on my club unless it’s me. Maybe I’ve given them something extra, something to bring them back. “There’s nothing worse than losing unless it’s losing and not having any fun. 1 still think hockey is fun, even when you lose. Of course. I’d rather not be noticed and get a win. But still, you can’t take the fun out of the game.” Some examples of Keke’s fun: When fans in Charlotte started calling him a dirty old man, Mortson waited between periods one night so he’d be the last to leave the ice; he then put his stick under his arm and limped off the ice as if he were using a crutch. He often pounds his chest, sometimes a la Tarazen and sometimes as if he’s so old he’s lost his breath — which isn’t likely since he’s one of the best conditioned athletes in any sport. Also, he likes to skate up to the opposition’s policeman during a stoppage in play and nudge him in the ribs — and then skate away as fast as possible. “The fans like those things.” he says, “so why not do them…
date: 1974-02-22

NEELD articles - CAHA Decision Keeps Neeld In Limbo; Centennials Need Him To Stay In Race, article (The Hockey News, 1974-11-08).htm
description: CALGARY— Greg Neeld should have fastened his seat belt when his Junior hockey career hit top acceleration. He has experienced more turbulence than most young prospects. Neeld began his Tier One tale last season as a promising 18-year old defenseman with Toronto Marlboros of the Ontario Hockey Association’s Major Junior A league. But on Dec. 7, 1973 he came in collision with Dave Maloney of Kitchener Rangers on a play which was to make headlines across the country. Hospitalized from an errant high stick, Neeld eventually lost his left eye as a result of the incident and generally missed the rest of the season. He was not to be deterred from the pursuit of his boyhood dream, however. Neeld was back with the Marlies this season through exhibition play and the first four regularly-scheduled games wearing a helmet and a protective shield. But he was not at all pleased with the amount of ice time he was receiving. Marlies were carrying seven defensemen. Neeld wanted to see more action. So he headed west to the Calgary Centennials of the Western Canada Hockey League, where two of his brothers play in the organization. In the process, he became the eye of another hurricane. Neeld was in the Centennial lineup for two games before he received his formal release from the OH A or the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association. “There was no way Neeld could play in Calgary until he is released by Toronto. waived out of the OHA Major Junior A League and then given an east-west transfer by the CAHA.” said Gordon Juckes. executive-director of the CAHA. Neeld actually did receive a verbal commitment from the Marlboros. Beyond that, he was not aware of all the technicalities involved. Frank Bonello, Marlboros’ general manager, agreed generally that he is in compliance with the shift. “I promised Greg I wouldn’t stand in his way… but I haven’t released him. The release is up to the CAHA. This way, if the east-west transfer does not come through, he is still ours to trade to another OH A club…
date: 1974-11-08

Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense, NAHL pennant race, Lou Nistico, articles (The Hockey News, 1975-12-05).htm
description: Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense The Buffalo Norsemen have what is now the most potent offense in the North American Hockey League. In three games last week the Norsemen scored 18 goals to raise their league leading total of goals-scored to 78. The major portion of Buffao’s fire-power has been generated by their number one line of Larry Gould, Steve Atkinson and Bryan McSheffrey. Last week it was Gould who showed the way by scoring points in the Buffs three encouters. Larry began his big week with a six-point performance against the Beauce Jaros. He scored one powerplay goal, one unassisted shorthanded goal, and one even-handed goal for a hat trick, plus added three assists. He closed his week by assisting on three goals, including the tying and go-ahead goals, in a 43 win in Maine. Larry Gould’s eleven-point week was enough to move him up to second place in the NAHL scoring race, and it was more than enough to make him the North American Hockey League player of the week for the week of November 10 thru November 16. NAHL Gearing Up For Hottest Pennant Race BUFFALO— The cold depths of winter may be just around the corner, but these chips say that the fans in at least three Western Division rinks are never going’ to notice. They should be warmed by what looms as the hottest pennant race in the three-year history of the NAHL. As the teams neared the Thanksgiving quarter pole, Johnstown, Buffalo, and Erie were all taking turns at holding first place and unsuccessfully fighting off the challenges of the other two. And right behind those three was Philadelphia, a pre-season favorite that started dismally but has been coming on strong as of late. How close has the chase been? In one four-day period from November 15 to November 18 the Norsemen, Jets and Blades all had been in the top spot at one time or another. That is close. Closer than the races in either of the league’s first two years when it consisted of one division only. In each of those years Syracuse won f…
date: 1975-12-05

We'll be back, say Norsemen directors, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-04).JPG
date: 1976-04

Trottier fined and suspended, article (Mike Billoni, c.1976-02-20).jpg
date: 1976-02-20

Rest of NAHL teams battling for playoff spots, article (Gary Clark, Hockey news, 1976-02-20).jpg
date: 1976-02-20

Norsemen story is exciting one, transcribed article (Peter Drumsta, c.1976-03-26).jpg
description: Norsemen Story Is Exciting One By PETER DRUMSTA Not only did the Buffalo Norsemen avoid an abrupt ending to their season. They did it in an exhilarating, storybook manner which showed they might be on the brink of something even bigger. The Norsemen, faced with elimination from the Lockhart Cup playoffs, scrambled to a 3-2 victory over the Johnstown Jets Thursday evening before 1531 in the Tonawanda Sports Center to tie their quarter-final series at two games apiece. The teams will meet in a fifth and final game tomorrow evening in Johnstown, Pa., where the Norsemen have been unable to score a victory in five regular-season and two post-season games. Buffalo matched the defending North American Hockey League champions in every phase of their game — skating, scoring, and scrapping. When it was over, the beaten Jets demonstrated their frustration by touching off a shoving match as they left the ice. The Norsemen stood up to the intimidating tactics of the Jets, fell two goals behind, then rallied for a tie and completed the game-long uphill climb with the deciding goal. --- GALEN HEAD scored for Johnstown on the Jets’ first shot on goal, just 11 seconds into the game. With both teams asserting themselves, 75 minutes in penalties were called in a brawling first period. Late in the second period, Head scored again for the Jets, springing free on a mixup by Buffalo in its own end. But veteran Keke Mortson deflected in a shot by Larry Gould just over a minute later, and Billy Steele banged a short drive past Louie Levasseur to tie the game just before the end of the period. Both were power-play goals. By the third period, the Jets had abandoned their fighting tactics, but the speed of the Norsemen forced them into penalties. Claude Noel finally broke through for the winner, on a shot that rolled over the sprawling Levasseur and into the net. --- BUFFALO OUTSHOT the Jets, 36-29, but Norseman goaltender Mario Vien was called upon to make some spectacular saves in his first …
date: 1976-03-26

Norsemen still fighting odds in playoff battle, article (Tonawanda News, 1976-03-16).jpg
date: 1976-03-16

Norsemen nip Jets 3-2, tie series in fight-filled game, transcribed article (Courier-Express, c.1976-03-26).jpg
description: Norsemen Nip Jets, 3-2, Tie Series in Fight-Filled Game Claude Noel’s goal from point-blank range after 12:24 of the third period gave the Buffalo Norsemen a 3-2 comeback victory over the Johnstown Jets Thursday night, squaring their best-of-five North American Hockey League quarter-final playoff series at two games apiece. A Tonawanda Sports Center turnout of 1,531 witnessed the penalty-packed thriller, which ended with a battle among Johnstown’s Jeff Carlson, suspended Norseman Greg Neeld and a Tonawanda sportswriter. The Johnstown team left the arena with the aid of a police escort. Erase 2-0 Deficit The two teams will meet in the series deciding game at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Johnstown. Buffalo overcame a 2-0 deficit to even the series. Winger Galen Head scored both Jet goals, the first after just 11 seconds of the hectic opening period. That frame had 18 of the game’s 24 penalties called by referee Ron Fournier. There were fights galore in the opening 20 minutes. Perhaps the most lively featured Norsemen winger Reg Lahey and Jean Petro, a Johnstown winger. Each received five minutes for fighting, but Petro was tagged with an additional 10-misconduct penalty. Head’s unassisted goal gave the Jets a 2-0 lead after 14:01 of round two. After Jet goaltender Lou Levasseur was penalized for delaying the game, veteran Keke Mortson put Buffalo on the board with a power play goal at 15:07 with assists from Larry Gould and Denis Anderson. Steele Ties Score About three minutes later, the Norsemen got even on another power play as winger Billy Steele blasted a 15-footer between Levasseur’s legs. Then, at 12:24 of the third frame, Noel took a pass in front of the net from Paul Crowley and whipped a shot off Levasseur’s pads. The puck caromed over the sprawled netminder and into the net for the winning goal. Charlie LaBelle also drew an assist. After the game, Neeld (the one-eyed defenseman) became embroiled in a dispute with Carlson as the Jets left the ice. Neeld was in civil…
date: 1976-03-26

Norsemen lose twice, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, c.1976-02-16).jpg
date: 1976-02-16

Norsemen guarantee is a fizzler, article (c1976-01-14).jpg
date: 1976-01-14

NAHL suspends, fines Trottier, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-02-18).JPG
date: 1976-02-18

N-men set for playoffs after tough season, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-18).JPG
date: 1976-03-18

Mortson's hat trick leads Norsemen's 7-5 win at Aud, article (c.1976-02-14).jpg
date: 1976-02-14

Keke Mortson bolsters Norsemen playoff drive, article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-02-13).jpg
date: 1976-02-13

Former Norsemen with Sabres, Claude Noel, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-09-18).jpg
date: 1976-09-18

Dusters subdue Norsemen 7-6, article (c.1976-03-18).jpg
date: 1976-03-18

Dusters' Cheropita blanks Norsemen, article (Ed Helsinki, Tonawanda News, 1976-02-23).jpg
date: 1976-02-23

A disheartening ending for the Norsemen, article (Peter Drumsta, Buffalo News, c. 1976-03-29).jpg
date: 1976-03-29

Norsemen charge "goons" after Johnstown debacle, article (Albert L. Hershey, c. 1976-03-30).jpg
description: [cont'd] Check from behind Campigotto skated into the Norsemen's end of the rink, cross-checked Neeld from the back during the pregame warmup, and “knocked him flying,” in a “goon hockey” tactic. Commissioner John Timmins was unavailable for comment, as he left Johnstown after the disputed game for the Jets' en- counter with the Philadelphia Firebirds in the first game of the semifinal round. The league public relations di- rector, Gary Clark, said the decision to forfeit was made by the ownership of the Norsemen, but the commissioner tried for an hour to get them to reverse their decision and play. He said according to league bylaws a forfeit is declared five minutes after game time, and Referee Steve Dowling had ordered that the clock be started. Clark said no one from the commissioner's office is sure exactly what did happen, as the incident occurred before game time. Clark said he was just coming into the arena at the time. Another Version But, he said, observers disputed Trottier's claim that the Jets just attacked Neeld. Clark said he understood both teams were skating full circle, when Neeld and Campigotto exchanged words and began fighting, which led to a melee on the ice. Trottier said the Jets' Steve Carlson, who had a cast on his right arm; Dave Hanson and Campigotto all started mugging Neeld at the Buffalo end of the ice. The player-coach said Carlson then turned on the Norsemen's Charlie Labelle and hit him across the face with the cast. Neeld was treated for a con- cussion and Labelle for bruises. The fans became incensed when the Norsemen refused to come out for the start of the game, and about 300 of them blocked the passage from the dressing room. Rock Breaks Window About 1½ hours after the game was called, Johnstown police arrived with K-9 dogs and cordoned off a path so the visiting team could board its bus. A rock was thrown through a window of the bus, but no one was injured. The decision not to play was made by Marshall and several of the owner…
date: 1976-03-30

Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence, NAHL takes steps, Norsemen look like contender, Riot on Ice, articles (Hockey News, 1975-11-28)
description: Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence MONTREAL- There is mixed emotion about the growing violence in professional hockey. Some argue that it is blown out of all proportion. Others acknowledge that it is on the increase. Curt Bennett of the At lanta Flames hates to have to use his fists to teach rival NHL players the meaning of respect. But if he had to, Bennett will react. “I don’t particularly like to go out and beat people up,” said the 195-pound forward who holds a brown belt in Karate. ‘‘That’s not part of my game. In college it was against the rules and considered unsportsmanlike but in the pros it’s looked on with favor.” Bennett is ranked as one of the NHL’s better fighters but he detests fighting. Thinks it takes too much away from hockey. He also thinks the Philadelphia Flyers have gone overboard in their intimidation program in recent years. Bennett isn’t the only pro to draw a bead on the rough stuff that’s going on around hockey. Bobby Hull staged a one-weekend strike to emphasize his discontent over the increasing rough stuff and brawling that was becoming a part of the WHA. He says hockey was getting too brutal and players were being seriously injured by stick-swinging players. Hull said that unless the WHA cleaned up its act, he was ready to quit the game. The recent at tack by Dan Maloney on Toronto’s Brian Glennie has again aroused the diehards who are campaigning to have hockey cleaned up. Maloney is facing an assault with bodily harm charge Dec. 1 in Toronto after beating up on Glennie as he lay helpless on the ice. The Maloney affair is being compared to the Dave Forbes-Henry Boucha incident of last season when Forbes struck Boucha in the eye during an altercation on the ice. Punch Imlach of Buffalo thinks, minor, double “the whole hockey violence thing has been blown out of proportion. It’s hard to define what this guy (Ontario at torney general Roy McMurty) is talking about. The law is the law and hockey business is hockey business. Everyone has the…
date: 1975-11-28

Norsemen Land Binkley From Toros, article (The Hockey News, 1975-10-31).jpg
description: BUFFALO: The Norsemen acquired two more former National Leaguers from the Sabres and Toros (they already had Guy Trottier and Steve Atkinson). From Toronto came goaltender Les Binkley, a veteran of five years in the NHL and three in the WHA. Binkley is 41 years old and coming off of a knee injury, but he should lend a steadying hand to young netminders Peter Crosbie and Bill Cheropita.
date: 1975-10-31

Norsemen's Trottier suspended for blast, article (Jim Baker, c.1976-02-17).JPG
date: 1976-02-17

NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1977).jpg
date: 1977

NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1976).jpg
date: 1976

Bells Rangers, team photo (1974-75).jpg
date: 1975

Nelson Brochey, photo (2025-05-25).JPG
description: Nelson Brochey was a fixture at the Tonawanda Sports Center in the mid 1970s, including the Norsemen's single season, attending many games and becoming an avid collector of Norsemen memorabilia. He also played for the Budwey Bells-sponsored Rangers and the NT Lumberjacks high school hockey team. The first photos are from our meeting at Coffee and Stone in North Tonawanda in 2025.

NAHL final season statistics (1975-1976).pdf
description: Buffalo Norsemen — Complete Scoring, Penalty Statistics Player GP G A PTS PIM MNR MJR MISC PPG SHG Larry Gould 71 32 68 100 22 11 0 0 8 5 Steve Atkinson 37 30 31 61 38 9 0 2 8 4 Claude Noel 74 19 42 61 27 11 1 0 2 2 Paul Crowley 72 26 34 60 138 29 10 3 3 1 Charlie Labelle 69 29 30 59 110 15 10 3 4 1 Guy Trottier 56 36 22 58 59 12 1 3 15 1 Bryan McSheffrey 46 27 31 58 26 8 2 0 10 0 Dave Peace 64 17 15 32 48 14 4 0 1 0 Jim Stanfield 27 10 19 29 0 0 0 0 1 0 Dave Syvret 33 3 26 29 40 10 2 1 1 0 Bob D’Alvise 19 13 15 28 2 1 0 0 0 0 Shane McConvey 72 6 22 28 136 33 10 2 3 1 Wayne Morin 73 1 23 24 172 51 12 1 0 0 Fred Hunt 35 10 12 22 0 0 0 0 2 0 Reg Lahey 55 9 13 22 29 7 3 0 0 0 Keke Mortson 12 8 9 17 29 7 1 1 4 0 Randy Montgomery 36 8 8 16 22 11 0 0 1 0 Billy Steele 10 7 8 15 4 2 0 0 2 0 Dale Given 10 3 12 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 Lou Nistico 10 9 5 14 49 7 5 1 3 0 Greg Neeld 26 7 6 13 85 20 7 1 6 1 George Kuzmicz 38 1 8 9 35 15 1 0 0 0 Denis Anderson 10 2 5 7 16 8 0 0 1 0 Paul Heaver 11 2 5 7 21 8 1 0 0 0 Robbie Balyc 23 1 5 6 7 1 1 0 0 0 Bob Barnes 27 1 5 6 25 10 1 0 0 0 Gord Neilson 9 3 2 5 2 1 0 0 0 0 Ron Snell 3 1 2 3 2 1 0 0 0 1 Gord Davies 3 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Derek Harker 10 0 2 2 4 2 0 0 0 0 Rick Cunningham 1 1 0 1 2 1 0 0 1 0 Erin Fostey 2 0 1 1 19 2 3 0 0 0 Jean Luc Phaneuf 2 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jim Roffey 9 0 1 1 6 3 0 0 0 0 Jim Makey 13 0 1 1 12 1 0 1 0 0 Bill Cheropita 21 0 1 1 23 4 1 1 0 0 Scott Mabley 1 0 0 0 4 2 0 0 0 0 Willie Marshall 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Sean McKenna 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Howie Saperston 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Steve Siba 2 0 0 0 5 0 1 0 0 0 Onni Nordstrom 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dave Tataryn 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Cliff Adcock 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Buzz Sheain 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Pat Rupp 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Mario Vien 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Les Binkley 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bench 20 10 0 0 0 0 Totals 323 492 815 1239 327 77 20 76 17 Buffalo Norsemen — Complete Goaltending Statistics Player GP MIN GA ENG SO GAA W L T Dave Tataryn 2 120:00 7 0 0 3.50 1 1 0 Les Binkle…
date: 1976-04-28

Johnstown Jets v Buffalo Norsemen, game program (c.1976-02-14).jpg
description: Courtesy of Nelson Brochey. Date uncertain.
date: 1976-02-14

NAHL rule changes have immediate impact (NAHL press release, 1975-12-10).jpg
date: 1975-12-10

Hank Taylor rookie of the year (NAHL press release, 1976-05-03).jpg
date: 1976-05-03

Buffalo Norsemen Complete Final scoring, penalty and goaltending stats; Lockhart Cup stats; Press release over forfeit, abeyance (NAHL).jpg
date: 1976-04-28

Big crowds, Trottier suspended indefinitely (NAHL press release, 1976-02-18).jpg
date: 1976-02-18

NAHL press release excerpts (1975-1976).htm
description: https://archive.org/details/nahl_press_releases_1975-76/page/n17/mode/2up League headquarters transition that season from Albany to Buffalo (30 Cayuga Road Williamsville, NY) OCT 30 - NOV 11 BUFFALO: Defenseman Paul Heaver recalled by Toronto Toros, Defenseman Rick Foley assigned by Toronto Toros. NOVEMBER 11 Norsemen in 1st place in Western Division, most wins and most goals league-wide. Also in November, Comets - Jaros "Riot on Ice" which results in "no-contest" decision and halting of game after 2nd. NAHL institutes new rules to crack down on violence. (Announced rule Nov 13 according to Billoni article). "Commissioner Jack Timmins conferred by phone throughout Saturday wit:n Mian ship and J.-IA Supervisor of Referees Bob Frame ton, and within 2w hours of the game he handed out four indefinite suspensions. Banished were Jaros coach marc Picard, Ja.ro players Gilles Bilodeau and Michel Garneau, and Comet player Bob 0 ’Reilly. Declared Timmins, "We will not tolerate any actions that will diminish the reputation that the NAI-IL has developed as a professional hockey league." NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE ROSTER NOV 11 - NOV 17 BUFFALO: Defenseman Rich Foley removed from active roster, Foley released by Toronto Toros. Left wing Lou Nistico assigned by Toronto Toros. NOV 18 1975 (Player of the Week) NAHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOVEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 16: LARRY GOULD The Buffalo Norsemen have what is now the most potent offense in the North American hockey League. In three games last week the Norsemen scored eighteen goals to raise their league leading total of goals scored to seventy-eight. The major portion of Buffalo’s firepower has been generated by their number one line of Larry Gould, Steve Atkinson, and Bryan McSheffrey* Last week it was Gould who showed the way by scoring eleven points in the Buffs three encounters. Larry began his big week with a six point performance against the Beauce Jaros. He scored one powerplay goal, one unassisted shorthanded goal, and one ev…
date: 1975

412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg
date: 1959

Diner (412 Oliver), waitress, customers, photos (c.1959).jpg
date: 1959

Diner (412 Oliver), staff photo (c.1959).jpg
date: 1959

Diner (412 Oliver), Marion Gauda, Eva Terry, staff photos (c. 1959(.jpg
date: 1959

Diner (412 Oliver), interior, customers (c. 1959).jpg
date: 1959

412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg
date: 1959

412 Diner, photos (Dennis Reed Jr..gal
date: 2025-11-09

412 Diner History Binder.jpg
description: Barbara will pull this out when anyone asks about the history of the 412 Diner. "I was fascinated with it when I first got it," she told me. There are scans of pertinent pages from the North Tonawanda History Museum's Historic Treasures series, some of which have been corrected by hand by visiting descendants of diner owners. Owner descendants also supplied a half dozen or so photos of the diner and its people in the 40s and 50s (found elsewhere in this collection).

U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 for Albert Obrofta.jpg
date: 1917

Obrofta family, 1910 Census.jpg
date: 1910

Marion's Diner, 412 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1959-01-06).jpg
date: 1959-01-06

Albert Obrofta, obit (Tonawansda News, 1944-05-03).jpg
date: 1944-05-03

412 Diner (Soup Lady), sketch (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025)
date: 2025

Fred Hunt Jr. interviewed by Pete Gallivan and posing w Dennis Reed Jr., photo set (2025-10-29).gal
date: 2025-10-29

Player stats (HockeyDB.com).htm
description: All player stats (alphabetical) Player Name GP G A. Pts PIM Seasons Yrs. Pos. Birthdate Birthplace Highest Level Cliff Adock 3 0 0 0 0 1975-1976 1 G Niagara Falls, NY Minor Pro Denis Anderson 10 2 5 7 16 1975-1976 1 D 1953-10-29 Sardis, BC Minor Pro Steve Atkinson 37 30 31 61 38 1975-1976 1 R 1948-10-16 Toronto, ONT Major League Robbie Balyk 23 1 5 6 7 1975-1976 1 L 1954-11-18 Thorold, ONT Minor Pro Bob Barnes 27 1 5 6 25 1975-1976 1 D 1955-08-10 Toronto, ONT Minor Pro Les Binkley 24 0 0 0 0 1975-1976 1 G 1934-06-06 Owen Sound, ONT Major League Bill Cheropita 21 0 1 1 23 1975-1976 1 G 1955-09-26 St. Catharines, ONT Minor Pro Paul Crowley 72 26 34 60 138 1975-1976 1 R 1955-12-26 Montreal, PQ Major League Rick Cunningham 1 1 0 1 2 1975-1976 1 D 1951-03-03 Toronto, ONT Major League Bob D'Alvise 19 13 15 28 2 1975-1976 1 C 1952-12-23 Etobicoke, ONT Major League Gord Davies 3 1 2 3 0 1975-1976 1 W Toronto, ONT Minor Pro Erin Fostey 2 0 1 1 19 1975-1976 1 Minor Pro Dave Given 10 3 12 15 0 1975-1976 1 F 1954-05-14 Summit, NJ Major League Larry Gould 71 32 68 100 22 1975-1976 1 L 1952-08-16 Alliston, ONT Major League Derek Harker 10 0 2 2 4 1975-1976 1 C 1949-05-07 Peterborough, ONT Major League Paul Heaver 11 2 5 7 21 1975-1976 1 D 1955-02-15 Paddington, England Major League Fred Hunt 35 10 12 22 0 1975-1976 1 F 1950-05-18 Buffalo, NY Minor Pro George Kuzmicz 38 1 8 9 35 1975-1976 1 D 1952-05-24 Montreal, PQ Major League Charles Labelle 69 29 30 59 110 1975-1976 1 W 1952-05-27 Stratford, ONT Minor Pro Reg Lahey 55 9 13 22 29 1975-1976 1 R 1954-12-01 Galt, ONT Minor Pro Scott Mabley 1 0 0 0 4 1975-1976 1 D 1954-07-17 Newmarket, ONT Minor Pro Jim Makey 13 0 1 1 12 1975-1976 1 G 1950-05-30 Dunnville, ONT Minor Pro Willie Marshall 1 0 0 0 0 1975-1976 1 C 1931-12-01 Kirkland Lake, ONT Major League Shane McConvey 72 6 22 28 136 1975-1976 1 D 1954-11-21 Ottawa, ONT Minor Pro Sean McKenna 1 0 0 0 0 1975-1976 1 Minor Pro Bryan McSheffrey 46 27 31 58 26 1975-1976 1 F 1952-09-25 Otta…
date: 1976-03-21

Ugly incident at Norseman game, article (Peter Drumsta, 1976-02-07).jpg
date: 1976-02-07

Trottier exits early, so do the fans, article (Peter Drumsta, 1975-12-04).jpg
date: 1975-12-04

See the other hockey team play at the aud, ad (c1976-02-13).jpg
date: 1976-02-13

Record 5924 fans give Norsemen a big lift in 7-5 Aud triumph, article (Buffalo News, c1976-02-14).jpg
date: 1976-02-14

Norsemen win forfeit, article (c1976-02-27).jpg
date: 1976-02-27

Norsemen whip (Binghamton Broome) Dusters, 9-1, article (Courier-Express, 1975-11-18).jpg
date: 1975-11-18

Norsemen trio leads, article, team scoring (c1975-12-19).jpg
date: 1975-12-19

Norsemen switch one game to Aud, article (Peter Drumsta, 1975-12-19).jpg
date: 1975-12-19

Norsemen score 6-5 overtime win (against Comets), article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1975-12-20).jpg
date: 1975-12-20

Norsemen prevail, league standings, article (Niagara Gazette, 1975-12-18).jpg
date: 1975-12-18

Norsemen plan game in Aud, article (1975-12-20).jpg
date: 1975-12-20

Norsemen penalized with Philly defeat, article (1975-11-06).jpg
date: 1975-11-06

Norsemen overcome hockey jinx in Philly, article (1975-10-24).jpg
date: 1975-10-24

Norsemen officials back Trottier in NAHL dispute, article (c1976-02-21).jpg
date: 1976-02-21

Norsemen may break with Toros, article (c1975-12-29).jpg
date: 1975-12-29

Norsemen line tops in scoring, article (1975-11-13).jpg
date: 1975-11-13

Norsemen humble (Binghamton Broome) Dusters, romp 9-1, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1975-11-18).jpg
date: 1975-11-18

Norsemen hit on final shot (defeat Mohawk Valley Comets in OT), article (1975-12-20).jpg
date: 1975-12-20

Norsemen get goalie (Makey) in (Codder dispersal) draft, article (c1976-02-18).jpeg
date: 1976-02-18

Norsemen defeat dusters by 4-3, article (1975-12-18).jpg
date: 1975-12-18

Norsemen check Erie by 4-3, Keke Mortson debut, article (1976-02-05).jpg
date: 1976-02-05

Norsemen blast Nordiques, 8-2, article (Courier-Express, 1975-12-11).jpg
date: 1975-12-11

Norsemen bag 4-1 win (in Binghamton), article (c1975-11-03) .jpg
date: 1975-11-03

Norsemen add punch with Nistico, article (1975-11-18).jpg
date: 1975-11-18

Norsemen,players are getting fed up (with Toros), article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-12-31).jpg
date: 1975-12-31

Norsemen's skid hits 4, article, standings (1976-02-16).jpg
date: 1976-02-16

No penalties charged in Nordiques' triumph over Buffalo Norsemen, article, standings (1976-02-25).jpg
date: 1976-02-25

N-men take on Blazers (tonight), article (1975-11-07).jpg
date: 1975-11-07

Map to Tonawanda Sports Center (c1975-12-19).jpg
date: 1975-12-19

Lowly Nordiques shock Norsemen, article (1976-02-25).jpg
date: 1976-02-25

Lights out for Norse--tying goal disallowed, article (1976-01-28).jpg
date: 1976-01-28

Jaros, Norsemen's next foe, draw big fines for fighting, article (1975-11-14).jpg
date: 1975-11-14

If Norsemen win, they win 'em big, article (1975-10-22).jpg
date: 1975-10-22

Dusters fall to Norsemen, article (1975-11-18).jpg
date: 1975-11-18

Buffalo Norsemen week proclaimed, photo (1975-12-17).jpg
date: 1975-12-17

Brawl costly as Norsemen bow in Philly, article (c1975-11-06).jpg
date: 1975-11-06

Age doesn't stop Binkley, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1975-11-08).jpg
date: 1975-11-08

Tonawanda News bag, photo (c.1985).jpg
date: 1985

Kardex ads (Tonawanda News, 1920-04-06).jpg
date: 1920-04-06

Special election, Ironton sewer, article (Daily Cataract, 1899-11-02).jpg
date: 1899-11-02

NT needs 150K for new schools, article (Niagar aFalls Gazette, 1924-10-11).jpg
date: 1924-10-11

New convent planned on Center, State Ditch somewhat covered, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1926-02-03) .jpg
date: 1926-02-03

Big sale of real estate, Oliver Ave Investment Co., Judd-Payne property sold to Home Telephone, article (Niagara Courier, 1906-03-31).jpg
date: 1906-03-31

Paynes Plot and map mention, 1894.jpg
date: 1894

Symphonia Singing club will give concert at Dom Polski, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1926-11-19).jpg
date: 1926-11-19

Wurlitzer school will be finished in 3 weeks, Ironton No.7 foundation being poured, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1925-06-29).jpg
date: 1925-06-29

Tonawanda Iron and Steel, postcard (c1915).jpg
date: 1915

Niagara furnaces of Tonawanda Iron and Steel, photo (Tonawanda Herald, 1897 Insdustrial Edition).jpg
date: 1897

Niagara County, map (c.1836).jpg
description: "Present day Niagara Street was the original route of the first steam railroad in Western New York. Service from Black Rock to Niagara Falls began on August 26, 1836." - hmdb.org
date: 1836

Daily News Paper Corporation growing on Tonawanda Island, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1925-09-04) .jpg

Under Arrest, Archer Hotel thief, article (Tonawanda News, 1900-04-19).pdf

Hotel Archer, T. J. Edwards, proprietor, ad (1908-08-12).jpg

Archer Hotel, other NT businesses, ad (Tonawanda News, 1912).jpg

Les needed more saves (in narrow preseason loss to Binghamton), article (Buffalo Evening News, 1975-10-15).jpg
date: 1975-10-15

New goalie Cheropita passes first big test, photo of McConvey stitched, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-11).jpg
date: 1975-10-11

Untitled, Guy having fun, Claude Noel happy to switch positions, Shero system, article (c1975-10-12).jpeg
date: 1975-10-12

Trottier to play rookies Friday, article, Crosbie photo (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, c1975-09-24).jpg
date: 1975-09-24

Sabres to supply Norsemen, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-05-20).jpg
date: 1975-05-20

Sabres meet Norsemen in scholarship game, article (c.1975-09-24).jpg
date: 1975-09-24

Pro hockey coming to NT (Tonawanda News, 1975-04-03).jpg
date: 1975-04-03

Norsemen roster cut to 25 players, article (c.1975-09-24).jpg
date: 1975-09-24

Norsemen outbattled (by Sabres rookies), whole page article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-09-27).jpg
date: 1975-09-27

Norsemen get Binkley, photo article (c1975-10-08).jpg
date: 1975-10-08

Norsemen get a lineman that they really wanted, Crowley and Peace, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-09).jpg
date: 1975-10-09

Norsemen face Erie in final exhibition (Trottier start) article (Tonawanda News, 1975-10-15).jpg
description: Les start error?
date: 1975-10-15

Norsemen debut, Crosbie photo (Tonawanda News, 1975-09-27).jpg
date: 1975-09-27

Norsemen cut 7, Toro Players Due, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-02).jpg
date: 1975-10-02

Norsemen conjure strong image (only 247 at SC for Blades game), article (Peter Drumsta, c1975-10-15).jpg
date: 1975-10-15

Norsemen belt Jets, article (1975-11-01).jpg
date: 1975-11-01

Norsemen begin heavy exhibition schedule - Face Jets here tonight, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-10-10).jpg
date: 1975-10-10

Norsemen beat Maine 6-5 (490 smallest crowd yet), article (Tom McDonough, Tonawanda News, 1975-10-29).jpg
date: 1975-10-29

Norsemen are anxious for 75 opener, article (Mike Kanaley, Courier-Express, c.1975-10-10).jpg
date: 1975-10-10

Norsemen's Morin eyes future, player photo, article (Tonawanda News, 1975-10-31).jpg
date: 1975-10-31

Norsemen's bus a team blender, article (1975-09-24).jpg
date: 1975-09-24

NAHL hockey ad, Norsemen v Mohawk Valley (c1975-10-21).jpg
date: 1975-10-21

NAHL Grants local franchise, article (Tonawanda News, c.1975-04-03).jpg
date: 1975-04-03

Mickey sets date for Norsemen post, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-05-19) 2.jpg
date: 1975-05-19

It's Sabre-Time again in the Aud, Report on Buffalo rookies' victory, article (Dick Johnston, Tonawanda News, c1975-09-27).jpg
date: 1975-09-27

Guy Trottier named coach of Norsemen, article (c.1975-08-28).jpg
date: 1975-08-28

Cheropita to open in Norsemen goal (Binkley called up, good ticket sales, Nordstrom added), article (1975-10-17).jpg
date: 1975-10-17

Buffalo Norsemen ad (c1975-10-31).jpg
date: 1975-10-31

Buffalo Norsemen vs Beauce Jaros, ad (c1976-03-17).jpg
date: 1976-03-17

Buffalo Norsemen vs Johnstown Jets, playoff opener at the Aud (1976-03-21).jpg
date: 1976-03-21

Norsemen trim St. Thomas, Norsemen romp 12-4, articles (c1975-09-28).jpeg
date: 1975-09-28

Tim Lynch and Doug, photo (2025-10-02).jpg
date: 2025-10-02

Turks, Outrage Nighe, 756 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1979-02-24).jpg
date: 1979-02-24

Norsemen win first, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-22).jpg
date: 1976-03-22

Norsemen v Chiefs brawl, photo (Real NAHL fb).jpg
description: 5 Jim Cardiff 14 Vern Campigatto 20 Dave Hanson (311 PIM that year) 8 Galen Head 6 Jerry Zrymiak
date: 1976-03-28

Norsemen triumph (in game 4), article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-26).jpg
date: 1976-03-26

Norsemen coach in hot water, article (Medina Journal-Register, 1976-02-17).jpg
date: 1976-02-17

Keke and Trottier (real NAHL), photo (c.1976-03-26).jpg
date: 1976-03-26

Greg Neeld now a Norsemen, article (Medina Journal-Register, 1975-12-10).jpg
date: 1975-12-10

Dan Dzikoski and Charlie Rumbold, photo (2025-09-30).jpg
date: 2025-09-30

Bush hockey mars playoffs, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-31).jpg
date: 1976-03-31

Buffalo manager raps NAHL goon climate, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-30).jpg
date: 1976-03-30

Regular season game results (HockeyDB.com).htm
description: Interactive graph > Game Date . Opponent Team Opp. Result Other Att. W-L-T Streak Pct† 10/17/1975 vs. Binghamton 3 4 Loss OT 0-1-0 L1 0.000 10/18/1975 at Erie 0 4 Loss 0-2-0 L2 0.000 10/21/1975 vs. Mohawk Valley 12 1 Win 1-2-0 W1 0.333 10/23/1975 at Philadelphia 4 1 Win 2-2-0 W2 0.500 10/24/1975 vs. Erie 4 2 Win 3-2-0 W3 0.600 10/25/1975 at Johnstown 2 8 Loss 3-3-0 L1 0.500 10/28/1975 vs. Maine 6 5 Win 4-3-0 W1 0.571 10/31/1975 vs. Johnstown 7 4 Win 5-3-0 W2 0.625 11/02/1975 at Binghamton 4 2 Win 6-3-0 W3 0.667 11/04/1975 vs. Philadelphia 6 4 Win 7-3-0 W4 0.700 11/05/1975 at Philadelphia 6 8 Loss 7-4-0 L1 0.636 11/07/1975 vs. Syracuse 6 1 Win 8-4-0 W1 0.667 11/11/1975 vs. Beauce 11 6 Win 9-4-0 W2 0.692 11/14/1975 at Beauce 3 7 Loss 9-5-0 L1 0.643 11/15/1975 at Maine 4 3 Win 10-5-0 W1 0.667 11/17/1975 vs. Binghamton 9 1 Win 11-5-0 W2 0.688 11/19/1975 at Syracuse 3 4 Loss 11-6-0 L1 0.647 11/21/1975 vs. Johnstown 3 4 Loss 11-7-0 L2 0.611 11/22/1975 at Johnstown 1 8 Loss 11-8-0 L3 0.579 11/26/1975 at Erie 2 8 Loss 11-9-0 L4 0.550 11/28/1975 vs. Erie 8 4 Win 12-9-0 W1 0.571 11/30/1975 at Mohawk Valley 4 6 Loss 12-10-0 L1 0.545 12/03/1975 vs. Binghamton 4 7 Loss 12-11-0 L2 0.522 12/05/1975 at Beauce 5 7 Loss 12-12-0 L3 0.500 12/06/1975 at Maine 5 4 Win 13-12-0 W1 0.520 12/07/1975 at Cape Cod 3 11 Loss 13-13-0 L1 0.500 12/10/1975 vs. Maine 8 2 Win 14-13-0 W1 0.519 12/12/1975 vs. Syracuse 4 2 Win 15-13-0 W2 0.536 12/13/1975 at Syracuse 2 3 Loss 15-14-0 L1 0.517 12/16/1975 vs. Maine 8 1 Win 16-14-0 W1 0.533 12/17/1975 at Binghamton 4 3 Win 17-14-0 W2 0.548 12/19/1975 vs. Mohawk Valley 6 5 Win OT 18-14-0 W3 0.563 12/20/1975 at Erie 2 3 Loss 18-15-0 L1 0.545 12/23/1975 vs. Cape Cod 3 9 Loss 18-16-0 L2 0.529 12/26/1975 vs. Erie 4 7 Loss 18-17-0 L3 0.514 12/30/1975 vs. Philadelphia 5 9 Loss 18-18-0 L4 0.500 01/02/1976 vs. Johnstown 3 6 Loss 18-19-0 L5 0.486 01/04/1976 at Syracuse 2 6 Loss 18-20-0 L6 0.474 01/07/1976 at Erie 2 3 Loss 18-21-0 L7 0.462 01/08/1976 at Mohawk Valley 3…
date: 1976-03-20

Playoff Results (HockeyDB.com, etc).htm
description: Series B W L GF GA Johnstown Jets 3 2 18 14 Buffalo Norsemen 2 3 14 18 Mar 21 Johnstown Jets 1 5 at Buffalo Norsemen Mar 22 Buffalo Norsemen 4 6 at Johnstown Jets Mar 24 Buffalo Norsemen 2 8 at Johnstown Jets Mar 25 Johnstown Jets 2 3 at Buffalo Norsemen Mar 27 Buffalo Norsemen 0 1 at Johnstown Jets Johnstown Jets win series 3 games to 2 GAME 4 Hank Taylor, black NAHL rookie of the year. Sign near entrance, 15 or so rows up. Hanson says Neeld was antagonizing him as well. Ed says some fans were probably joining in. Multiple misconducts in the first period. A come-from-behind victory secured by Noel's 3rd period GWG. Neeld wasn't even playing and got speared in the stomach: Camp, "Hey you one-eyed ***". Billoni article about getting punched when a swing misses Neeld. Police escort Jets out. In Hanson's book he remembers being in a cop car in his skates. Final: Norsemen 3, Johnstown 2 Attendance: 1,531 Scoring Summary 1st Period 0:11 — Johnstown: Head (Gorton, Campigotto) — Head’s 1st 2nd Period 14:01 — Johnstown: Head (unassisted) — Head’s 2nd 15:07 — Norsemen: Mortson (Gould, Andersen) — Mortson’s 3rd 18:10 — Norsemen: Steele (Mortson, Stanfield) — Steele’s 3rd 3rd Period 12:24 — Norsemen: Noel (Labelle, Crowley) — Noel’s 1st Penalties 1st Period 0:37 — Johnstown, Cardiff (interference) 3:03 — Johnstown, Boudreau (roughing, fighting) 3:03 — Norsemen, Crowley (roughing, fighting) 4:02 — Norsemen, Morin (roughing) 4:02 — Johnstown, Cardiff (roughing) 4:34 — Johnstown, Tenesi (roughing) 4:34 — Norsemen, Steele (roughing) 6:03 — Norsemen, McConvey (roughing) 9:00 — Johnstown, Birch (fighting) 9:00 — Norsemen, Lahey (roughing) 11:56 — Johnstown, Hanson (tripping) 13:16 — Johnstown, Cardiff (misconduct) 13:16 — Norsemen, Steele (misconduct) 17:27 — Johnstown, Tetreault (fighting, misconduct) 17:27 — Norsemen, Lahey (fighting) 2nd Period 15:00 — Johnstown, Levasseau (delay of game) 17:39 — Johnstown, Tetreault (interference) 3rd Period 2:51 — Norsemen, Morin (elbowing) 8:5…
date: 1976-03-21

DeGraff, LeGrand Simson (1871-1960).per
description: From Niagara County, Vol II - Biographical, pp 461-2: LE GRAND S. DE GRAFF, business man and philanthropist, has been one of the vital forces in the advancement of North Tonawanda, practically throughout the period of his residence here, which began some thirty years ago. His large interests and very evident qualifications for leadership would of themselves entitle him to a foremost place in all the activities of the community, but he has endeavored sincerely to merit the confidence and esteem which his fellow citizens have so long manifested for him, and many substantial achievements for the good of the town, whether undertaken as business enterprises or from the impulse of public spirit, have been so conducted as to win their unqualified regard. Mr. DeGraff was born March 30, 1870, in Tonawanda, N. Y., and has passed all his life in the Tonawandas, coming from his birthplace to North Tonawanda in 1889. He belongs to a family of sturdy Dutch stock, founded in this country by his grandfather, John M. DeGraff, who came to America from Amsterdam, Holland, and settled at Amsterdam, N. Y. James H. DeGraff, father of LeGrand S. DeGraff, was born at Orville, N. Y., and came to Tonawanda in 1856. He was a banker and also had large timber interests in Michigan, having his land cut over and bringing the logs in large rafts to North Tonawanda. His wife, whose maiden name was Mary Simson, was from Tonawanda and a descendant of pioneer settlers of that place, her grandfather, Robert Simson, moving his family to that point from the vicinity of Harrisburg, Pa., in the year 1807. The journey was made in the old-time Conestoga wagons, drawn by oxen, and four days were required to cover the last few miles between Batavia and Tonawanda. James H. DeGraff and wife had two sons and one daughter: LeGrand S.; Lewis A., who makes his home at Scranton, Pa.; and Mrs. Charles Weston, of Buffalo. LeGrand S. DeGraff acquired his education in the public schools and the Genesee Wesleyan Seminary …
date: 1871

Tonawanda Sports Center Seating Diagram (Norsemen Magazine, 1975-12).jpg
date: 1975-12

Paul Crowley, photo (Norsemen Magazine 1976-02).jpg
date: 1976-02)

Larry Gould, most valuable Norsemen, photo and article (Norsemen magazine, 1976-03-20).jpg
date: 1976-03-20

Greg Neeld, photo (Norsemen Magazine, 1975-12-28).jpg
date: 1975-12-28

Claude Noel, most popular Norseman, photo and article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-03-20).jpg
date: 1976-03-20

The Norsemen are here, article and transcription (Paul Moran, Norsemen Magazine, c.1975-09)
description: “THE NORSEMEN ARE HERE” Paul Moran Progress very often is an intangible sort of thing. But at times it comes at you more quickly than a Guy Trottier wrist shot. Consider the Norsemen. A year ago they were not yet a glimmer in the eye of Willie Marshall, now general manager, or any of the 10 owners. Now the Norsemen are the most exciting attraction in hockey north of Memorial Auditorium and south of Maple Leaf Gardens. “The Norsemen are here” shout bumper stickers on what seems to be half the automobiles in the Tonawandas. They are, to be sure. And if the early interest and excitement the team has generated in its infancy is any indication of its future, the Norsemen are here to stay. The Norsemen appear to be a certain bet to attain success in the North American Hockey League, both on the ice and at the turnstiles. But the scene at the Tonawanda Sports Center was not always one of congratulations and backslapping. The future was not always as promising as it now is. In fact, for a time, however brief, it was rather bleak. Professional hockey was not an integral part of anyone’s plan for the future. But, that was last year. Remember the Tondas? A year ago Marshall and his employers, Drs. Dudley Turecki and Syde Taheri, were fighting to keep the Tondas from being banished from the Sports Center. The details of the Tondas’ saga are too intricate and lengthy to discuss here. Suffice it to say that the team was a victim of the bureaucracy which holds the reins of the amateur hockey world on both sides of the U.S.-Canadian border. The ill-fated efforts to bring, and later to keep, amateur hockey and the Ontario Hockey Association in North Tonawanda failed to deter the Turecki-Taheri combo from the goal the doctors had set for themselves. They would bring hockey to North Tonawanda. The doctors and the North American Hockey League first crossed paths just when each needed the other. The doctors sought an avenue leading directly toward their goal. The league, looking toward …
date: 1975-09

Buffalo Hockey Club Inc., shareholder agreement (1975-09-22).pdf
date: 1975-09-22

Buffalo Norsemen personnel (and personalities).htm
description: "The Norseman, owners, players and coaches mixed well with the public, in particular with the great small town community we fondly refer to as N.T. Characters abound."- Tim Lynch, former Assistant Rink Manager, Tonawanda Sports Center. Tim also recalls some of the players stayed at the Anchor Motel out on River Road, and he and others often drove them to and from practice. Kim Turecki-Chiodo recalls some staying at apartments on Nash, and hanging at 9th and Oliver, where she grew up with father Dudley. Place owned by dad's parents, Ukrainian. Buffalo Norsemen Officers President: Dr. Dudley Turecki 1st Vice President: Paul R. Pellittieri Secretary: Joseph A. Cassetta Treasurer: Richard A. DiVita Board of Directors Joseph Cassetta Richard DiVita Jack Fortune Peter Gambino Barnard Hewitt Ray Kissel Willie Marshall Paul Pellittieri Paul Rumbold Dr. Syde Taheri Dr. Dudley Turecki Personnel General Manager: Willie Marshall Coach: Guy Trottier Trainer: Gary Stevens Director of Public Relations: Rick Veit Assistant Director of Public Relations: Wayne Decker Statistician: Dennis Kapsiak Office Secretaries: Stephanie Chriss, Mary Jane Markovich Minor Officials Scorer: Dennis Kapsiak PA: Don Brock Timer: Larry Hempel Penalty Timer: Russ Collier Penalty Box: Chuck Henry, Ed Van Volkenburg, Keith Knoph, John Celmer Goal Judges: Jim Craig, Dick Westphal Stats: Bill Morrissey Players * = Team photo Guy Trottier (#16?,) - Player / coach - Bad back - Steve Atkinson (#11, RW) - Captain - -------------- Denis Anderson* (#20) Paul Crowley (#19, RW) - Another small guy - Assigned to Buffalo by WHA Houston Aeros From Norsemen Magazine (1976-02): PAUL CROWLEY … PLENTY OF DESIRE One of the most pleasant surprises of the Norsemen’s first season in the NAHL has been the play of Paul Crowley. At the start of the season he was assigned here by the Houston Aeros of the World Hockey Association who drafted him last year after playing for the Sudbury Wolves of the OHA after scoring 29 goals and 4…
date: 1974