2 200 4242 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/28984a05378df20c1873ef646dbd125e.jpg 45ed010049c71e7fdcdb2ec684b34b5b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Tonawanda family photos Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Carl Platter fishing, photo (Ancestry, c1930).jpg https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/20600adb03e2646b009263479030e924.jpg 27f7884ec818edf55735d5a28d30b745 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Tonawanda family photos Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ascension church, Wilma Toye, Papsidero wedding, photo (Ancestry, c1950).jpg https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/214fad711e7ead7ccbd36793b9aafdeb.jpg e936c2b5149bd45858b3954d75aa86ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource North Tonawanda family photos Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Adam Kuglin with Christian Wittkowsky family, 38 Geneva Street, photo (Ancestry, 1888).jpg https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d753b39a59ddf348561087af21723184.jpg 20873f60d26e3fcb5c5633aead51ffc3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo-Glencoe Tondas (Hockey Club, 1973-1975) Description An account of the resource From <a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/stte/buffalo-tondas-5056.html">hockeydb.com</a>: <blockquote><span>The Buffalo Tondas were a junior hockey team which played in the Southern Ontario Junior Hockey League from 1973 to 1974. The team was owned by two Buffalo-area surgeons, Dr. Dudley E. Turecki and Dr. Syde A. Taheri, who would also own the planned sports complex in North Tonawanda where the Tondas were scheduled to play. The ice rink at the complex was not expected to be finished until December,so the Tondas began play at the Hyde Park Ice Pavillion in Niagara Falls NY.</span><br /><br /><span>However by late November, it became evident that the new rink would not be completed in time. The Tondas lease in Niagara Falls only ran through December 1, so the Tondas received permission from the league to transfer to Glencoe, Ontario, with the expectation that they would play in the North Tonawanda Sports Complex the following season.</span><br /><br /><span>In 1974-75, the Tondas opened their schedule on the road, losing to Guelph 6-4 in Guelph. A day later it was reported in the press that the Tondas had been expelled from the U.S. Amateur Hockey Association because their roster was comprised entirely of Canadian players. Although the team had also played their first season with a Canadian-only roster, the USAHA had taken notice due to a complaintfrom the competing NY-Penn Junior Hockey League which also had a team in Buffalo. The team would not be allowed to play in its newly completed rink.</span><br /><br /><span>The SOJHL initially defied the USAHA and voted to continue with their planned schedule, however the OHA also voted to support the USAHA decision, and declared that any team which played the Tondas - or which played another team that was suspended for playing the Tondas - would be suspended from the OHA."</span><br /><br /><span>On October 18, the Tondas were expelled from the SOJHL, and their players were made available to other SOJHL teams via a draft. The team finished with an 0-3 record, and disbanded before ever playing a game in their home rink.</span></blockquote> "For the team to pay for itself, we need to average 1,000 persons per home game. I don't think that'll be any problem. I think Buffalo is one of the greatest hockey areas in the U.S. and that's why I'm happy to be living here." - Willie Marshall, Courier Express, September 27, 1973. Object Photos or illustrations of artifacts of an entity. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Erie's Buffalo Tondas, hockey puck (c1973).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1973 Description An account of the resource Courtesy of Tim Lynch. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sketch of early North Tonawanda history in The Ganson Street Tigers Go to War by Frederick T. Adcock.htm Description An account of the resource 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 over Tonawanda Creek in 1813 to prevent the advance of the British upon the village of Buffalo. This action had only temporarily saved the village. A few days later, British forces crossed the Niagara River and burned Buffalo, leaving only the stone foundations and chimneys in the smoldering ruins. After the peace, the hardy settlers returned to their charred homes to rebuild their lives. Pioneering men such as Colonel John Sweeney, George Goundry, and Stephen Jacobs utilized the wood and water resources of the region to accumulate small fortunes and the settlement along the creek grew and prospered. With the westward expansion of the nation, the need to ease travel and stimulate commerce became an important concern. Businessmen and government officials looked to mimic the canals of Europe as a solution. A backwater politician named DeWitt Clinton spearheaded a bold plan to cut a canal across New York State. The plan was masterminded by a collection of brilliant engineers and the construction of the longest canal in the world was begun. In a few short years, the waters of Tonawanda Creek were incorporated into the Erie Canal system and the area’s population quickly boomed. The canal, which opened in 1825, stretched across New York State bringing commerce and wealth to ports located on the waterway. Settlers traveling westward on overcrowded packet boats flooded Western New York, while other barges carried lumber and produce to large markets in the eastern part of the state. The Erie Canal also carried hundreds of European immigrants into Western New York. These settlers, mainly of German origin, searched for work in the mills and purchased tracts of land to farm. The area at the confluence of the Niagara River and Tonawanda Creek became synonymous with the lumber trade. Numerous ships carrying timber from nearby Grand Island, America’s midlands, and the wilds of Canada, docked at the local wharfs. More than one hundred businesses related to the lumber industry were located in the Tonawandas over the next 120 years, and the small port on the Niagara River was known as the greatest lumber port in the world. Eleven years after the opening of the Erie Canal, another technological innovation was introduced to the villages along this waterway. Gangs of Irish laborers laying iron rails worked their way to the area. A short time later, the chugging steam locomotives of the new industrial age began to transform the economic and transportation infrastructure of the fledgling settlements. Despite the coming of the railroad, the presence of sweating draft animals pulling barges on the canal continued for another fifty years. Soon after the arrival of the railroad, steam-powered machinery began to alter the lumber industry. Sooty clouds of black smoke dirtied the skies and massive piles of machine-processed lumber dominated the landscape. By the autumn of 1861, it was evident the industrial output of the villages huddled against the banks of Tonawanda Creek would be utilized in the war effort against the southern states. Early in the war, local civic leader Lewis S. Payne received permission from the government to raise a company of soldiers for the 100th New York State Volunteer Infantry Regiment, nicknamed the “Board of Trade Regiment”. The unit was organized by the Buffalo Board of Trade, a civic organization that fostered goodwill between merchants in the big port city. The regiment marched off to war in 1862, its ranks deluged with German immigrants. During the Civil War, casualties decimated the 100th Infantry Regiment and Payne was captured by rebel troops. Upon his return from the war, he found the villages that straddled the creek had separated and the community on the north side of the muddy waters had incorporated, naming itself North Tonawanda. The split meant more to the tax collector than the average citizen, and many continued to traverse the wood bridges to labor in the shops and mills located throughout the two towns now located in separate counties. Lumbering and brick-making industries dominated the economic scene until 1870 when the Niagara River Iron Company fired up its blast furnaces on the north side of the creek. The iron company was in need of many new workers and some of the first immigrants from Eastern Europe and Italy relocated to the Lumber City. These unskilled settlers, who had suffered from chronic poverty and oppression in Russia, Sicily, and southern Italy, took on the lowest paying jobs and lived in shacks constructed from discarded wood and packing crates. The new immigrants clustered together on undeveloped parcels of land and found mutual support in a society that did not understand or accept their languages, customs, and superstitions. “The Ku Klux Klan was big in North Tonawanda in the old days,” said Ganson Street resident Patrick DePaolo. “Every bridge leading into the city had a sign on it that said, ‘No Coloreds’. They [the Klan] weren’t fond of Italians either, they called us dagos, wops, and garlic eaters and the Italians suffered a lot of abuse. That’s how the immigrant neighborhoods formed. The Italians had their own church, school, and stores. Everybody knew everybody else in the neighborhood and they looked out for each other.” Outsiders looked upon the Italians with scorn. The immigrants, especially from southern Italy and Sicily, were very superstitious. Pierced ears were common, even with infants, in the belief that gold near the eyes produced keen eyesight. Bewitching by means of a sordid glance, known as, Malocchio, or “the evil eye”, was greatly feared and a ritual involving olive oil and cold water could only lift the curse. There was also the superstition that mentioning Satan after midnight would bring one face-to-face with the evil devil. The custom of leaving food on the dinner table on November 2, or All Souls Day, in the belief that dead relatives would return to the family was alien to those who were not accustomed to the practices of the Roman Catholic Church. At the turn of the twentieth century, North Tonawanda had been incorporated as a city and industrial based businesses were booming. By this time, nearly one million Italian immigrants had also entered the country and settled mainly in large cities on the East Coast. Seeking to escape city slums and overcrowded tenement houses, many Italians boarded canal boats and worked their way into Central and Western New York seeking employment in port towns located on the vast highway of water. The Tonawandas, with its large industrial base, became an important destination for immigrants searching for work and the “American Dream”. Menial jobs were readily found in factories that produced lumber, bricks, and textiles. Employment could also be obtained in other local companies that manufactured musical instruments, automobiles, carousels, and even chocolate. The Twin Cities were old industrial towns known for manufacturing many products including lumber, iron, steel, paper, textile, musical instruments, amusement rides, watercraft, and business and industrial machinery. Thousands of European immigrants labored in the shops and factories in their quest to fulfill the American dream. The ribbon of water that separates Tonawanda Island from the mainland is identified as the “Little River”, a channel for commercial shipping and a favorite swimming area for local boys. Shown in the foreground is Tonawanda Iron Corporation. The mills of the International Paper Company, located on the northern part of the island, are shown in the background. (Courtesy of the Historical Society of the Tonawandas) By 1910, the Buffalo Bolt Company set up a production facility on the northern reaches of Oliver Street, and wooden boats were sliding down the ways at the Richardson Boat Company on Sweeney Street. Numerous other subsidiary businesses, such as bakeries, taverns, grocers, and retail stores, employed hundreds of others by the onset of the Great War in 1914. The welfare of the citizens was also cared for with the construction of a library with funds donated by wealthy industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, and the building of a hospital under the direction of LeGrand S. DeGraff. The influx of immigrants led to a boom of house construction in both cities. New streets were surveyed and cleared of brush, as rows of simple wood-frame structures rapidly appeared on the dirt byways. Streets named for early settlers or the social prominent were developed a few short blocks from the industrial hub located near the waterfront. The small homes, often constructed by the immigrants themselves, were erected on new streets named Tremont, Bryant, Lincoln, Geneva, and Ganson. Ganson Street was named for Kate Ganson, a socialite who had married local businessman James Sweeney. The first house was built on Ganson Street in 1876 and over the next forty years other lots on the street were sold and developed. The humble street of twenty-eight wood-frame structures became home to many laborers who toiled in local shops and factories. Men like Toni Carere, Michael Belviso, Anthony DePaolo, Peter Malone, Toni Stefanucci, and Anthony Versaci skimped and saved for years to purchase a lot and build a house. After the Armistice in 1918 ending World War I, the growing industrial base in the Tonawandas needed more workers, and streams of immigrants came from Europe. Germans escaping the economic calamity in their homeland found employment and camaraderie in Gratwick, an immigrant community in the northern environs of North Tonawanda named for William H. Gratwick, a nineteenth century lumber baron... Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2020 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/165b8a0c6b3d788e69aa2f36fd0bbeb6.png 042cd92f80612e899a0432c5284b8d62 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource That Ironton disaster, article (Niagara Gazette, 1874-10-21).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-10-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/1ed6a7d08bdc08e906ee418715e2d6f2.png 35a6cd6cb64466dff4670f23ca8b2e8c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pig iron, ad (Buffalo Courier, 1874-07-14.png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1874-07-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/06a84d3e0624d3a7c4663f45486188c8.png 04521d84e466c097d468d46fd69dbd57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niagara River Iron Co. dissolved, article (Niagara Gazette, 1884-01-29).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884-01-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/613e0be72b8d9bc6ddce728b82c4ad3a.png 4a28e2958b712d4407aa96fca40adff3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Materials moved to Buffalo, article (Niagara Gazette, 1879-08-27).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-08-27 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ca4c30577feb04c48ceb3bafb4210b5d.png 0911d4dad3ee3227f4b5c5d670886b30 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Iron Works to be sold at auction, article (Niagara Gazette, 1879-04-23).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1879-04-23 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/236331f39446962ee9cf1e23a6a5c0ac.png eee5421a16edb6b329485ad23edd8fa3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource An Iron Works Boom, article (Buffalo News, 1888-12-30).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1888-12-30 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/35726f40b18f48a19810e291936f480c.png 0d033e16d443475caae97971c6e0b2ad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niagara River Iron Corporation, map detail (1876).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1876 map https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/630a50f81806242bf57f8ab41165f930.png 528e2fef14526d9f5f32fd1e5e3c3028 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niagara River Iron Corporation, map detail (1875).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1875 map https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2580f1961f6050912516b52c56997be7.JPG 68fceabcefd3d9894d10a135638a2cfc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gilmore School (Public School No. 7) Description An account of the resource Calls have been made for over a decade for a new school to serve the city's Ironton district before Public School No. 7 opens in 1926. It is not named "Gilmore" school right away; as late as 1933 it is known only by its number, or "the new Ironton school." When the school reopens for 1932, it is filled to capacity. Principal Kenneth G. McLean says the sixth grade will temporarily have to use Ironton School No. 2 as a result. The school is enlarged in 1957. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Joseph E. Gilmore and others (Georges at 18 Marion and a Joseph at 282 Payne, City Directory 1905-1906).JPG Description An account of the resource <strong>Joseph E. Gilmore</strong> is with Iron and Steel Works as early as 1896. On Board of Health in 1915. Joseph E. Gilmore of TI &amp; S holds first public office as Board of Health, one of "one of North Tonawanda's best known citizens"&nbsp; (12/31/14)<br /><br />Wife dies days after giving birth to twins, daughter dies before at 20. Residences: 305 Wheatfield, 248 Payne.<br /><br />More Gilmores:<br /> <pre>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.</pre> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ef59250d6513a866a5651fc328738ba6.jpg 025e04ba99e55544161910bb6dfc7e19 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gilmore School (Public School No. 7) Description An account of the resource Calls have been made for over a decade for a new school to serve the city's Ironton district before Public School No. 7 opens in 1926. It is not named "Gilmore" school right away; as late as 1933 it is known only by its number, or "the new Ironton school." When the school reopens for 1932, it is filled to capacity. Principal Kenneth G. McLean says the sixth grade will temporarily have to use Ironton School No. 2 as a result. The school is enlarged in 1957. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Soup Lady photos (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025-12-23).png Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-12-23 Description An account of the resource Exterior photos AI-enhanced. ai restaurant https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/baabc4e66c17e5d924b29f90e8997e50.jpg 1ff9b7c5f2d0bfeddbdbfb5cfe0f0cf4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School Description An account of the resource The first schoolhouse in the village of Gratwick is a one-room frame building put up by the education-minded Germans in 1885 (Crosbie). Built in 1892, Public School Number 4 opens at Payne and Stenzil in 1894. It is enlarged in 1924, and at least once thereafter.<br /><br />In area known as <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Superintendent_of_Public_I/h0A_AAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=wheatfield%20niagara%20school&amp;pg=PA144&amp;printsec=frontcover">Kohl's Woods</a>? Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School wins trophy for county bicycle safety campaign, photos (1948-04).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948-04 gratwick person school https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/175ecf432eeedf59d5cb39c55f4913da.jpg 0bd68b2cd692a5645a8e6c4d50002161 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School Description An account of the resource The first schoolhouse in the village of Gratwick is a one-room frame building put up by the education-minded Germans in 1885 (Crosbie). Built in 1892, Public School Number 4 opens at Payne and Stenzil in 1894. It is enlarged in 1924, and at least once thereafter.<br /><br />In area known as <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Superintendent_of_Public_I/h0A_AAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=wheatfield%20niagara%20school&amp;pg=PA144&amp;printsec=frontcover">Kohl's Woods</a>? Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School History, faculty (1906).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906 gratwick https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3f393a521a21770f11989ea8835dd518.jpg 70c79944fff2abe2bb9078dd6d05228d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School Description An account of the resource The first schoolhouse in the village of Gratwick is a one-room frame building put up by the education-minded Germans in 1885 (Crosbie). Built in 1892, Public School Number 4 opens at Payne and Stenzil in 1894. It is enlarged in 1924, and at least once thereafter.<br /><br />In area known as <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Superintendent_of_Public_I/h0A_AAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=wheatfield%20niagara%20school&amp;pg=PA144&amp;printsec=frontcover">Kohl's Woods</a>? Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School elms getting a haircut, photo article (1949-04).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1949-04 gratwick person school https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/06f4433bf04c93780b0eeeef104ff88c.jpg adfe1328f03fd964e3beeef7099d2857 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School Description An account of the resource The first schoolhouse in the village of Gratwick is a one-room frame building put up by the education-minded Germans in 1885 (Crosbie). Built in 1892, Public School Number 4 opens at Payne and Stenzil in 1894. It is enlarged in 1924, and at least once thereafter.<br /><br />In area known as <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Superintendent_of_Public_I/h0A_AAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=wheatfield%20niagara%20school&amp;pg=PA144&amp;printsec=frontcover">Kohl's Woods</a>? Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School county bicycle safety campaign, photos (1948-04).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1948-04 gratwick person school https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/aeb7e050b8f4d573fac9fe2d2c2f7b60.jpg a49478fc881a5fe4291e2e652ac770ce Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick School Description An account of the resource The first schoolhouse in the village of Gratwick is a one-room frame building put up by the education-minded Germans in 1885 (Crosbie). Built in 1892, Public School Number 4 opens at Payne and Stenzil in 1894. It is enlarged in 1924, and at least once thereafter.<br /><br />In area known as <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Report_of_the_Superintendent_of_Public_I/h0A_AAAAYAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=wheatfield%20niagara%20school&amp;pg=PA144&amp;printsec=frontcover">Kohl's Woods</a>? Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gratwick PTA program (1935).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1935 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/59eca3800c27b21f9276a2581302236f.jpg 5e19e4c19f738de477bb71ee783b2399 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Early Accounts of the Tonawandas Description An account of the resource These book excerpts and articles describe the earliest days of the white settlers in the Tonawandas, as well as the nearby villages of Martinsville, Sawyer's Station, Gratwick and Ironton (incorporated into the city of North Tonawanda in 1897). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Projected improvements at Tonawanda, Cleveland and Albany investors, article (Rochester Republican, 1848-12-07).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1848-12-07 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d4ef5a4e5e2d45e9fe5501610d236c18.jpg 1cd18c58cd00770ce601cbacd4977b56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Early Accounts of the Tonawandas Description An account of the resource These book excerpts and articles describe the earliest days of the white settlers in the Tonawandas, as well as the nearby villages of Martinsville, Sawyer's Station, Gratwick and Ironton (incorporated into the city of North Tonawanda in 1897). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Letting of the locks, article (Republic, 1847-07-16).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1847-07-16 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c2210be3a3173390d73549f4472cdb57.jpg 609aba2f015c8ba11157bdc1db5e1730 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Bennett Lumber Company Description An account of the resource Island and Main Streets. <blockquote>Bennett began his lumber business at Main and Island Streets as Hoadley and Bennett in 1902, eventually expanding to 190 Oliver Street, the former W. G. Palmer Lumber Co. facilities.85 In addition to lumber, the Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. also sold prefabricated mail order ‘kit homes,’ known as Bennett Redi-Bilt Homes. <br /><br />- <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/2172">Sweeney Estate Historical Survey (2019)</a></blockquote> Letters and Letterhead Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ray H. Bennett Lumber Co. Inc. Invoice (1921).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1921 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/dc5a49aca76c01e9482b0ac9b9f9655f.jpg a406e13b3ba0249ea411fa29e04a01aa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bennett Lumber Company Description An account of the resource Island and Main Streets. <blockquote>Bennett began his lumber business at Main and Island Streets as Hoadley and Bennett in 1902, eventually expanding to 190 Oliver Street, the former W. G. Palmer Lumber Co. facilities.85 In addition to lumber, the Ray H. 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Title A name given to the resource Twin City Band of Tonawanda, photo (c.1910).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 musician tussing https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9d55492d50ceb45ad8ea8204bd6a0a11.jpg d1f430a7eb58d788df47e9fe6b0ef71a Illustration An abstracted line drawing or depiction. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Scanlon's Hall, Niagara Frontier House, illustration (1893).jpg Description An account of the resource Illustration seems to misspell P. Scanlon's name. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1893 hotel https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0260e842a7984d91fb93b8097dc8c094.jpg f25178f540128028d9663cc1def38b55 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda & Wheatfield Electric Co., Tonawanda Power Co., National Grid Description An account of the resource <p><img class="cover" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/37.jpg" alt="National Grid transformer station in 2023. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr." /> <span class="cover-caption">The Robinson Street "transformer building" is built by the Niagara Falls Power Company in 1895 as part of their unprecedented 23-mile transmission sending current from Nigara Falls to Buffalo. The building is later operated by the Tonawanda Power Company, who distribute the hyrdo-electricity locally. Today the historic building is owned by National Grid. </span></p> <p><span class="cover-caption">Photo by Dennis Reed Jr., 2023.</span></p> <h2>Motive power before the grid</h2> <p>In the 1800s, in North Tonawanda and elsewhere, mills are powered primarily by waterwheels, while factories rely on stationary steam engines fueled by coal or wood to drive machinery and reduce human and animal labor. Beginning in the 1870s, electric dynamos appear, typically driven by steam engines, producing electricity mainly for lighting. There is no interconnected electrical grid. Electricity is generated locally, on site, by individual factories, private companies, or municipalities for their own use or a limited number of nearby customers.<br /><br /></p> <h2>Tonawanda &amp; Wheatfield Electric Light Company first located on Tonawanda Island</h2> <p>In 1889, the Tonawanda &amp; Wheatfield Electric Light Company operates a dynamo on the north end of Tonawanda Island. The dynamo is fed by wood shavings from the Doebler Planing Mill. The company supplies electricity to a small number of North Tonawanda subscribers. Arc lights on a few streets are run. Their office is at the northeast corner of Main and Goundry in an old frame building. <br /><br /><a href="http://nthistory.com/items/show/3942">1891 Buffalo Express Pictorial</a>: "<span>The Tonawanda and Wheatfield Electric Co. are now building a $40,000 plant near the north end, to furnish power for an electric street railroad. These facilities, with a telephone service and telegraph office, leave but little to be desired. The docked frontage on the property is now nearly two miles in length. The Tonawanda City Water Works, located on the west side of the island, are fully described elsewhere."</span><br /><br /><strong>The Niagara Falls Power Company builds transmission line and transformer house at Robinson Street</strong><br /><br />Meanwhile, electrical experts at the Niagara Falls Power Company and others have been convening for a few years about how to best harness Niagara Falls's tremendous kinetic energy for the electrical age, and what to do with all that energy, which would be far more than could be used locally. <br /><br />The answer: send it to the much larger city of Buffalo, 23 miles south.&nbsp;<br /><br />In late 1895, the Niagara Falls Power Company begins building an unprecedented long-distance power line to Buffalo (mostly along the boundary of the old Mile Reserve). "<span>This transmission line will run over a private right of way from the Niagara Falls Power Company's station at Niagara Falls to&nbsp;</span><span>Tonawanda</span><span>, and thence down one bank of the Erie Canal to Buffalo. The entire line will be fenced in" (<a href="https://reference.insulators.info/publications/view/?id=205&amp;h0=tonawanda">Electrical Review</a>, August 5, 1896). </span>It is operational by November 1896. (Amazing <a href="https://digital.hagley.org/AVD_1990_265">images of line construction</a> from Hagley Archives).<br /><br />The long distance line uses alternating current (AC) transmitted at high voltages, which could travel long distances with minimal loss. A ‘transformer house’ like the one established on Robinson street would step down (transform) some of the high voltage lines to more manageable and safer levels for local distribution. Other lines passing through this North Tonawanda substation continued at high voltage to Buffalo and Lockport, to be stepped down at other transformer houses before being used locally.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Tonawanda Lighting and Power Company incorporated</strong><br /><br />Landmarks of Niagara County: "The Tonawanda Lighting and Power Company was incorporated February 23, 1897, with a capital of $150,000, and is the successor of the Tonawanda and Wheatfield Electric Light Company, which was organized in 1890 The company supplies both Tonawanda and North Tonawanda, and operates in all about 290 arc and 2,400 incandescent lamps. Frank M. Gordon is local manager." They will step down power for local distribution in a yard north of the Niagara Falls Power Company's Robinson Street transformer house.&nbsp;</p> <p>1900: "<span>At Tonawanda, 10 miles from Buffalo and 14 miles from Niagara Falls, the transmission line from the falls to Buffalo is tapped and power from it is transformed, converted and regenerated into the various kinds and voltages of current desired tor traction, arc and incandescent lighting and distribution to motors. There is no electrical generating plant driven by steam power in Tonawanda or North Tonawanda either for street railway or central station loads. The work at Tonawanda is carried on by the Tonawanda Power Company, which is closely allied financially with the other Niagara power interests, such as the Niagara Palls Power Company and the Cataract Power and Conduit Company. The Tonawanda Power Company consists of the consolidation of the Tonawanda Light and Power Company, which formerly operated a steam-driven central station of the usual type in Tonawanda, and the Tonawanda Cataract Power Company, which previous to the consolidation was formed for advancing the Niagara power interests in Tonawanda. The consolidated company has erected a transforming station immediatey beside the right of way of the transmission line at a convenient point in North Tonawanda about a mile east of the business center and just a short distance south of the branch of the Erie running to Lockport, which branch is operated by electric power from this transforming station."</span><br /><br /><strong>Former switching tower<br /><br /></strong>Where the new pocket park is now, on the Twin City Highway side, was once a two-story “switching tower” which was wired to the transformer house. Added around 1902, this adjunct tower was actually owned by the Niagara Falls Power company. It helped engineers manage and troubleshoot defects in the multiplying lines. Most of the high voltage lines carrying electricity from the massive turbines at Niagara Falls ran into this tower.<br /><br />In 1920, a horrific explosion kills 13 men early Halloween morning (read our blog post, <strong><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/tonawanda-power-company-disaster/">The Tonawanda Power Company Disaster</a></strong>). An NT fire chief <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Safety_Maintenance_Production/Njw6AQAAMAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=Superintendent+Albert+S.+Allen+tonawanda&amp;pg=PA221&amp;printsec=frontcover">alleges the work was rushed</a> in <em>Safety News and Comment</em>. The January 1921 <em>Safety Bulletin</em> <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/Safety_Bulletin/XwkUAAAAIAAJ?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=tonawanda+power+substation+tower&amp;pg=RA24-PA2&amp;printsec=frontcover">provides more context and details</a> (a storm and wind outside) and a photo of the ruined second floor of the switching tower. <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/State_of_New_York_Supreme_Court_Appellat/-NBRpQpR-lwC?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=tonawanda+power+substation+tower&amp;pg=RA3-PA17&amp;printsec=frontcover">Rose Derby's suit</a>. Superintendent Frank S. Wahl's (and others!) testimony in <a href="https://www.google.com/books/edition/New_York_Court_of_Appeals_Records_and_Br/wU3z2XtqKz8C?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=tonawanda+power+substation+tower&amp;pg=PA178&amp;printsec=frontcover">Yates's survivor's suit provides</a> more tower details, tower role, and what he saw on the scene (where the dead were found). Fault is ultimately found to be with the equipment provider, who left no instruction to remove the wood blocks used in shipping.<br /><br />In 1925 the company become "associated with" Buffalo General Electric, Niagara Falls Power Co. and others. <br /><br />In 1929, they open a new headquarters on Sweeney and Webster, today Buffalo Suzuki Strings.<br /><br />The Robinson street transformer house and environs is now owned and operated by National Grid.<br /><br />This <a href="https://reference.insulators.info/publications/search/?query=tonawanda&amp;submit=Search%20https://reference.insulators.info/publications/view/?id=5168&amp;h0=tonawanda%C2%A0">collection of electric literature</a> has many fine details and photos of the 1896 construction of the line.<br /><br /><a href="https://americanhistory.si.edu/ja/collections/archival-item/sova-nmah-ac-0949-ref88">Photo archive at the Smithsonian</a>.</p> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Robinson Street power house, photo (Dennis Reed Jr., 2009).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2009 building https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/95b29435f7ba90ab885e0c5bbcf588bc.jpeg 37b6c0ea2d31fac12618b563b15799b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Early Accounts of the Tonawandas Description An account of the resource These book excerpts and articles describe the earliest days of the white settlers in the Tonawandas, as well as the nearby villages of Martinsville, Sawyer's Station, Gratwick and Ironton (incorporated into the city of North Tonawanda in 1897). Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Human remains discovered in Goundry Street area (Tonawanda Herald, 1884 and 1888).jpg Description An account of the resource Pioneer cemetery or Indian burial ground? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1884 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cba6d6a8d1802ecee4c499fda78447a2.jpg afcfe7ce782df870ceb91599093c47dd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Toros farm out Neeld, article (Leader-Post, 1975-12-17).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a770250433b5a1875734581c438bd7a7.jpg 8423866dc731c180f2bfbe9f61757c8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Theyre coming to get me, Neeld, article (St. Petersberg Independent, 1976-03-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f9c4f064d36662fdaf40135cd956b258.jpg 7025801acb28790689dd18522de3666d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Stanfield back home, article (Spokane Daily Chronicle, 1976-04-01).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-01 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3b0be34114bc3b82c1fef6894a33a017.jpg c7a556a9111770f4985b73c17cdaee4e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen to sit out 76-77, rink condition cited, article (Lewiston, Maine Daily Sun, 1976-06-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-06-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f5210cbdf12e065ab739d581daabb905.jpg a579ef4635bde3c9f2620a1c61e322fc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Binkley retired by Toros, Vien demoted, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-03-09).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-09 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0e764c5ad3d30b6267550a28d84f1e48.jpg cb21072eefe165261eb2951f813f5a6d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Animals in demand, bitter scout Trottier, article (Ottawa Citizen, 1976-04-07).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-07 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3fc6dcb49bbd4c26616b7691e7ed1d1e.pdf 3f235558324557be09037d8ae765beb9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen tag Jets in the Aud, transcribed article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-22).pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-22 Description An account of the resource 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 Stanfield paved the way. At the 14:24 mark of the final stanza, Billy Steele upped the lead to 5-0 when he recorded a short-handed marker against Johnstown goalie Ron Docken, who faced 41 shots in his first start in a month. “I like those the best,” said Steele. “The pressure is not on you to score.” Less than two minutes later, the Jets spoiled Makey’s attempted shutout bid as Tetreault deflected Reg Bechtold’s shot from the right boards. It was the lone hurrah for the losing Jets. Should there be a fourth game in the series, it will be held at 7:45 p.m. Thursday evening at the Tonawanda Sports Center where the Jets held a 3-2 won-loss record against the N-men. -- BUFFALO NORSEMEN 5, JOHNSTOWN JETS 1 ----------------------------------- SCORING 1st Period BUF Mortson 1 (Morin, Gould).............. 6:40 BUF Gould 2 (Lahey)....................... 10:33 2nd Period BUF Mortson 2 (Lahey, Gould)............. 12:32 BUF Stanfield 1 (Given, McConvey)........ 13:16 3rd Period BUF Steele 1 (unassisted)................ 14:24 JHN Tetreault 1 (Bechtold, Cardiff)...... 16:06 PENALTIES 1st Period BUF Harker, holding...................... 2:14 JHN Bench minor......................... 3:50 JHN Docken, slashing.................... 7:06 JHN Cardiff, interference............... 15:29 JHN Head, tripping...................... 19:32 2nd Period JHN Cardiff, holding.................... 7:03 JHN S. Carlson, roughing................ 16:56 3rd Period BUF McConvey, cross-checking............ 13:30 BUF Bench minor......................... 16:48 SHOTS ON GOAL JHN 7 10 16 — 33 BUF 15 12 14 — 41 SCORING BY PERIOD JHN 0 0 1 — 1 BUF 2 2 1 — 5 ATTENDANCE: 4,041 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/27a97dbe0a9ac4ffba8436a33b4b754b.jpg 93e197b88197f7181567a6a90e81b557 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Smith Real Estate Exchange Building (1892-1938) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/156.jpg" alt="The six-story Smith Building, c. 1936." /> <span class="cover-caption">The six-story Smith Building, c. 1936.</span>At six stories, the towering Smith Real Estate Exchange building at the northeast corner of Webster and Tremont Streets was once the tallest building in the Tonawandas. It afforded <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/933">magnificent views</a> of the exploding young city.<br /><br />Brief history from Tonawanda News, February 19, 1938: <blockquote>The building was erected in 1892 [another source states finished in 1896] by George P. Smith and was known as the Smith building for a number of years. When the Riviera theater and other new buildings were erected in the block, bounded by Tremont, Webster and Main streets the Smith Building was taken over by the present owners and subsequently converted into small apartments.<br /><br />Originally the building had ten apartments and offices on the Webster street side of the building with the exception of the first floor, which was occupied by stores and other business places.<br /><br />There are approximately 30 apartments in the present building.</blockquote> <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/4866"><strong>George Perry Smith</strong></a><br /><br />As the son of H. R. Smith and Christiana Long Smith (of Christiana Street fame), George P. Smith hails from impeccable Tonawandas pioneer stock. Smith is heavily involved in lumber and real estate (he is president of the Ironton Land Co. and involved with the North Tonawanda Land Co.,) and also rises to leadership in several local utility and transportation companies, operating "Smith's" streetcar line.&nbsp; <p data-start="19" data-end="401">A fire in Smith's building is described in the <em>Niagara Sun</em>, January 21st, 1898:</p> <blockquote>It is believed the fire started in George P. Smith’s office in the south-west corner on the fifth floor. Large holes were burned through the ceiling, floor and walks. The flames climbed to the sixth floor and entered the offices of Barrall &amp; Snowy, city engineers, where many valuable maps and records were stored. Quite a number of new maps were ruined and others badly damaged, among them being the maps of North Tonawanda and Wheatfield which were completed about two months ago after nearly a year’s work.</blockquote> <p data-start="19" data-end="401"><strong>Plaza Apartments</strong><br /><br />The Smith building is later (1930) known as&nbsp; as the Plaza Apartments at 89 Webster Street. It burns again on February 18, 1938. Owner Max Yellen of Buffalo considers razing just the top three floors, then decides to raze it all, having lost thousands of dollars on the building annually. It is taken down a few months later.</p> Illustration An abstracted line drawing or depiction. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Creo-Dipt begins in 1908 as the Standard Stained Shingle Company in Rochester, developing “creo-dipped” shingles whose creosote treatment is meant to lock color into the wood; the company later relocates its headquarters to North Tonawanda and adopts the Creo-Dipt name. ([mycompanies.fandom.com][1]) From a modest start it builds a national business in chemically treated shingles and stains, heavily advertised in trade journals and glossy catalogs and shipped from multiple plants, including major works in North Tonawanda and Seattle. ([mycompanies.fandom.com][1]) Weatherbest grows out of a stained-shingle concern organized in 1913 (initially called the Transfer Stained Shingle Company), later headquartered on Main Street in North Tonawanda; by the mid-1920s it is marketing red-cedar “Weatherbest” shingles and plan books that promise to turn “old houses into charming homes,” positioning stained shingles as both modern siding and a cheap way to remodel tired frame houses. ([mycompanies.fandom.com][2]) Through the 1920s both companies bombard architects, builders and homeowners with catalogs and national advertising; Creo-Dipt leads the field, with Weatherbest usually ranked a close second in sales. ([mycompanies.fandom.com][1]) In 1937 the two lines are formally pulled together: Creo-Dipt absorbs Weatherbest’s shingle and stain business, Weatherbest continues as a division, and the combined concern carries on selling Western red-cedar stained shingles and related finishes across the United States for several more decades. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen player photos (c.1976-03).gal Description An account of the resource 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 A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-01 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a4c49974793076e78a77eae429936cf8.jpg 9cc57ab84391c0ac49cf0e51d11096cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL Welcomes Buffalo Norsemen As New Team Unveils Rink Plans, article (The Hockey News, 1975-05-23).htm Description An account of the resource 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 franchise. They also enjoyed a big press splash from their conference that officially launched the team. Team and NAHL officials were hoping for the same kind of success that the Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed. The Sabres began their entrance into the NHL with a press conference in the same Statler Hiton in Buffalo. Commissioner Bob Dextraze was at the NHAL-run press gathering and was very pleased at not only the turnout but also for “the enormous genuine interest in us as expressed by the media.” Looking back at the NAHL finals, in a tale of two cities (Binghamton and Johnstown), both cities paid high tribute to their respective clubs even after the finals had ended. In Johnstown the Jets 4-0 series conquest was roundly received. Johnstown certainly enjoyed having a winning team. The morning after their final victory the citizens of Johnstown gathered on the sidewalks to pay tribute to their Jets. The Jet players rode in open cars amidst the noise and beat of a marching band. The Lockhart Cup, won the previous night by the players, was also there, riding in one of the open cars. Radio and television stations and the newspapers all joined in saluting the new Lockhart Cup winners. It was something that the Jet players and management had to really enjoy. In Binghamton, the team may have lost the series but they didn’t lose their hard core fans. The Booster Club organized a banquet for the team and presented several awards. Each player received a gift from the Booster Club at the party held just a few days after the finals had ended. Some of the major award winners were Rod Bloomfield (most valuable player). Dale McBain (best defenseman), and Rick Lemay (best goaltender). Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-05-23 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ac465e26c57a872d43ae8d6021374805.png 46c0d0ed0e060d8cc5154d3b3a731cf7 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/29c5e7e2c44534124049ddd907fe01b2.jpg da7aaebb250134434ba07c138077ae9d https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b5287f8ea2700e85f600f9b093318537.jpg bd3000173d368f1d76f0ad69cc379914 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mortson Giving Macon Fans Money’s Worth, article (The Hockey News, 1974-02-22).htm Description An account of the resource 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?” When it’s time to play, Mortson may be the best center in the league. After a slow start, he has moved to fifth place in league scoring with 70 points in 58 games. He’s second in assists with 48 and he’s respected as a clutch performer. SOUTHERN HOCKEY LEAGUE A man of extreme self-confidence, he isn’t moaning about his first coaching assignment, although the Whoopeesare in fourth place, struggling to stay ahead to Winston-Salem and earn a playoff spot in the five-team league. The Whoopees have undergone numerous player changes because of call-ups by their World Hockey Association parent clubs. Houston and Cleveland. Also, financial problems made the club’s future doubtful during mid-season. It isn’t a coincidence that the club soured on the ice at the same time. Such adversity doesn’t seem to bother ol’ 99. “We’ll be all right,” he says in his high-pitched voice. “Ol’ Keke has everything under control.” 1969-11-28 The other was Cleland ‘Keke’ Mortson, the fiery and controversial center of the Baltimore Clippers, who was sold outright to Vancouver Canucks of the WHL. Mortson, who is 35, has been a pro since 1953. He has spent seven of his last eight years in the AHL with Hershey and Baltimore. He was a 20-goal scorer last season with the Clippers but this season, like Horvath, fell victim to the club’s newly-introduced development youth program which has been instilled in practically all AHL clubs. Mar 3, 1972/vol. 25, issue 22 ‘Old Pro’ Mortson Showing Young Swords How it’s Done CINCINNATI— Keke Mortson has been around hockey for a long time—and he’s still going strong. He’s the kind of a guy you really need on a club, to help keep things loose when the tension starts to grow. And that’s been the role he has played this year as captain of the fledgling Cincinnati Swords, contenders for the title in the West ern Division of the American Hockey League. But Keke, who hates to admit it but hesitatingly will tell you that his first name is Cleland, is more than just a happy-go-lucky puck chaser. As a matter of fact, teaming up with players almost two decades his junior, he has been a consistent point-maker all year and headed the scoring parade for the Swords with 54 points in the first 54 games. Numbered among his impressive total are 14 goals and 40 assists, and he has tallied three game-winning goals and a like number of power play goals. He’s also one of the most durable members of the Cincinnati squad, as he, along with Doug Rombough and Jim Nichols, is the only skater to have appeared in every contest his season. Mortson is high on his two linematers, wingers Butch Dead-marsh and Rick Dudley. “They’re both young,” he pointed out, “and a look for them to go a long way in professional hockey. Remember, Butch only scored 11 goals last season and he’s developed rapidly to the point that he already has lit the red light 24 times for us this year. “And Dudley, while he hasn’t been scoring so frequently, has all the tools to be a good one, too. He gives out 100 per cent all the time and is a fine team player. He’s tough, too (as Dudley’s 253 minutes in penalties attest) and he looks like a cinch to improve real fast.” Keke doesn’t make any bones about his age. “I’ll be 38 in a month,” he said. “And I consider myself lucky to be playing. I love this game of hockey, which has been real good to me, and I would say that right about now I’m halfway home to heaven. After all, you might say that I really haven’t had to work, because I’ve really enjoyed it.” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974-02-22 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d96eb12f64d92160bab97b92e5b76130.png c1251d2cff5193de087f9d177d445dfd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NEELD articles - CAHA Decision Keeps Neeld In Limbo; Centennials Need Him To Stay In Race, article (The Hockey News, 1974-11-08).htm Description An account of the resource 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,” Bonello said. In the meantime. Neeld has been ordered to sit out of the Calgary lineup by WCHL president Ed Chynoweth until the controversy is settled. And the red tape was expected to take from 10 days to two weeks. “I think the whole thing has been blown out of proportion,” indicated Chynoweth. “Certainly some of our people jumped the gun. The CAHA has rules set down and our people should have followed them. “But things have been straightened away now and we’ll wait for the proper processes to take effect,” added Chynoweth. “I still think you’ll see Greg Neeld in our league, not because we’re trying to rob OHA players but because the OHA will waive him and the CAHA will give him his transfer.” In the meantime a talented hockey player sits in the wings according to Centennial general manager Scott Munro, and at the moment the Calgary club could use his abilities along the blueline. With nine games gone in the schedule, the Cents are still winless with six defeats and only three ties to show for their efforts. “This guy Neeld is just a heck of a player,” offered Munro. “He cleans penalties in the 19 games he played with the Marlies last season. And he hasn’t let the loss of an eye affect his aggressive style of play. In his four games with the Marlies this year, he had 27 penalty minutes including a major for fighting and in his first game as a Centennial he picked up 16 minutes including a double major for foghting. Neeld described his fight in the OHA against a Sault Ste. Marie player this way: “Their guy took a cheap shot at one of our guys, a cheap shot from be hind. I went over and suggested he ought not do that again. He dropped his gloves and the fight was on. And yeah, I won. “If I was conscious of the eye. I wouldn’t be playing,” continued Neeld. “You just go out and give it your damndest. “I had been interested in coming to Calgary for quite some time,” said Neeld. “My young brother Rob was in Calgary and is part of the Centennials’ organization. He told me all about it and how good it was and I decided if I would make a move it would be to Calgary. “I wouldn’t say I’m upset about it all. I’d say it’s a real letdown. I’d like to be playing,” added Neeld. “Toronto could be tough about it but I don’t think so. At least, I hope not.” In the meantime. Neeld’s junior hockey career once again consists of crossing his fingers and hoping he’ll be able to play as soon as possible. It’s not as if a guy’s Junior eligibility runs forever and time is running out on Greg Neeld. 1976-01-02 NAHL Opens Doors Of Pro Hockey To Neeld BUFFALO— Young Greg Neeld spent much of last summer fighting legal battles designed to allow him to play pro hockey in Buffalo. Now he is doing just that, even if it is not exactly as he envisioned it. Neeld of course is the Sabres draft choice who has been barred from signing with the NHL team by a league rule which declares players who have suffered his disability ineligible. Neeld lost the sight of his left eye while _ playing an OHA game two seasons ago. The right hand shooting defenseman has signed with the Toronto Toros and been assigned to Buffalo Norsemen. He played his first NAHL game in a 8-1 Norsemen victory over the Maine Nordiques. And while he did not score any points in that win. he showed flashes of the talent that made him a potential NHL first round pick before his injury. Since the injury. Neeld has suffered setbacks to his attempted comeback but never has given up pursuit of his goal of a major league career. He was prohibited from returning to OHA competition so he moved to Calgary to play his last year of Juniors with the WCHL Centennials where he was a 29-goal scorer. When he was barred from signing with the Sabres he at first decided to attend school and play semi-pro hockey with the Reno Broncos of the SWHL. When that team folded earlier this season he was left with no place to play at all. But the still was convinced that the could return too organized hockey. Greg now wears a specially designed helmet with a protective mask that entirely covers his face. And after experimenting with a move to forward to see if that would ease his readjustment. he has returned to his natural position, defense. Were there ever two teams that need a good defenseman they are the Toros and the Norsemen. The Toros have been desparate for capable major league defensemen. which made a gamble on Neeld all the more attractive. Gilles Leger of the Toros explained his club’s decision to sign the young seter thusly: “At the time Greg was originally injured John Bassett (Toros owner) promised him that the could have a shot with the Toros if he wanted one. We need good major league defensemen and think Greg has the ability to be one.” Minnesota Fighting Saints held the WHA draft rights to Neeld. The Toros acquired him by giving Minnesota the WHA rights to Bill Nyrop. Leger is enthusiastic that the deal for Neeld will turn out to be a steal. “He shoots well, skates well, and is very strong fundamentally. And he has already improved markedly in playing the body, playing the man.” [later article says WHA wouldnt let him in] Nevertheless Leger wants to give the youngster some time to adjust to the pros, thus his status as the newest Buffalo Norseman. That sits just fine with the Norsemen, who along with the Toros have been crying for defensive help, and it also sits just fine with the league itself. Commissioner Jack Timmins stated, “Neeld obviously has a lot of determination to make it in pro hockey and we are very happy that the is getting his first chance in the NAHL.” And how does Neeld feel about this rejuvenated pro career? He has no doubts now; he feels that the can completely compensate for his handicap. As he explained to Mike Billoni of the Tonawanda News, “I had to learn to put my head to the left and look straight ahead. Now I can do it instinctively. I have gotten back my peripheral vision and my hearing has improved so much and is so crisp that I can tell exactly how far away other players are just by sound.” Coach Guy Trottier summed up succinctly, “He is better than most hockey players with full vision.” Feb 10, 1995/vol. 48, issue 21 Neeld faced blind justice in NHL bid Talent wasn’t enough for Greg Neeld to play in the NHL. The league’s by-law against one-eyed players saw to that. But talent could be enough for David-Alexandre Beauregard. In 1977, Neeld won a New York state court case against the American League for his right to play. If Beauregard pursues his NHL dream through the courts, he would be building on the legal ease Neeld began 18 years ago. “If (Beauregard) wants to continue, he could use that as a precedent and probably have it turned over if the NHL decides to keep him from playing,” said Neeld, 39, now working for a security systems company in Vancouver. Having been denied his own NHL career, he would like nothing better. The common bond between Neeld and Beauregard is an opponent’s errant stick and enough ability and desire to overcome adversity. Beauregard, a 19-year old with the St-Hyacinthe Laser and 1994 San Jose Shark draft pick, lost his left eye in a Quebec League game earlier this season. He has since rejoined the Laser. Neeld was a consensus first-round pick before he was struck in the left eye by a stick from Kitchener Ranger Dave Maloney in an Ontario League game in 1973. Buffalo Sabres’ general manager Punch Imlach still saw enough in Neeld’s potential to warrant a significant gamble in the 1974 draft-a fourth-round selection on a one-eyed defenseman whom NHL administrators shunned like the plague. League officials and his agent Alan Eagleson, advised Neeld to quit and return to school for his own safety. He fought them all. Neeld never did make it to hockey’s highest level. Imlach’s effort to bypass the NHL by-law was quickly blocked and Neeld lost a U.S. antitrust suit against the league. But his perseverance laid the groundwork for Beauregard to complete the inroads Neeld began. With a new lawyer. Neeld went after the AHL, where Imlaeh initially wanted him to play. U.S. District Court judge John T. Blfvin invoked the state’s human rights law in striking down the league’s by-law. Neeld kept playing in other leagues throughout the legal battles. A six-year career took him through the International and North American Leagues, the World Hockey Association and Europe. Two years after the injury he had learned how to carry his head tilted to the left, with his right eye focused straight ahead to expand his field of vision. “All my skills were the same, but I couldn’t see the plays happening like before,” Neeld said. He eventually received a $100,000 out-of-court settlement from the NHL ($75,000 of which went for lawyer’s costs) to stop pursuing his case. His lawyers told him they would quit if he didn’t accept the deal. “I didn’t want their money,” he said. “I wanted to play in the NHL.” Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974-11-08 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/edebee5620f4ef93f5c20d9ccf588775.png 15ef03c2ce785e677de030b7738aa288 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense, NAHL pennant race, Lou Nistico, articles (The Hockey News, 1975-12-05).htm Description An account of the resource <strong>Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense</strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><strong>NAHL Gearing Up For Hottest Pennant Race</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO—<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 fairly easily after being challenged early. In 1973-74 the Blazers outdistanced the Maine Nordiques by 19 points. Last year the Blazers held off the Firebirds by 12 points.<br /><br />The 1975-76 Western Division race could be much closer than either of those. The Norsemen have won eight of ten and eleven of fourteen with an offense filling the nets at a faster rate than the 1973-74 Nordiques who hold the NAHL record with 398. Their offense has been hyped even further by the recent addition of Lou Nistico from the Toronto Toros.<br /><br />The Jets are challenging partly due to continued success on the road. Last season’s Lochhart Cup champs posted the top road record in the NAHL. This year’s Jets trail only Cape Cod in that category and have come on strong, losing only once in their last four forays into enemy rinks.<br /><br />Erie has taken a more traditional approach. They have yet to lose in eight starts at the Erie County Fieldhouse. Also in the tradition of hockey winners, they have the best goals-against mark of the ten NAHL teams.<br /><br />Certainly not to be dismissed yet are the Firebirds, who in winning five of their last six have nudged themselves ever closer to the leaders that everyone figured that they would be among. They match Buffalo by having four players listed in the league’s top twenty scorers thru Nov. 16. If they could cut down on their goals-against they could easily climb right into the thick of things.<br /><br />f0036-01<br />Lou Nistico<br />A four-team race would be a luxury never before experienced in the NAHL. And that is only one of the two divisions.<br /><br />BEAUCE: Les Jaros boast the league leading scorer in Jocelyn “Joe” Hardy, who had accumulated 34 points and 14 goals, both pacesetting figures, in his first 14 games.<br /><br />But the hottest Beauce scorer or late has been Richard Grenier, the former New York Islander, who had one stretch where he scored eight goals in five games. Grenier’s center Dwayne Byers has taken to wearing a knitted toque while playing. That has to be a pro first.<br /><br />The Jaros had available some pretty fair talent as spare goaltenders when regular netminder Yves Archambault was sitting out a recent suspension. First Detroit loaned Jim Makey and then Vancouver sent Bruce Bullock.<br /><br />BINGHAMTON: The Dusters have set a record that they didn’t want. Their currently running streak of eight losses in a row snapped their previous record of six set in 1973-74 and matched last year. But not until Buffalo swamped them 9-1 on Nov. 17 had they lost by more than two goals during the skein. Three of those losses were in overtime, they had one other one goal loss, and they lost three times by a pair.<br /><br />Considering the team that the Dusters had sidelined by injury their plight was easily explainable. Center Rob Walton was leading the team in scoring when he was sidelined by a knee injury. Randy MacGregor, another knee victim had yet to play in 1975-76. Ditto for right wing Barry Brooks. Bill Gratton had been lost ever since his freak injury suffered in a fight in Erie. Veteran defenseman Paul Laplante had been sidelined by a succession of maladies, the most recent being broken ribs.<br /><br />BUFFALO: Lou Nistico was a second team All Star at Mohawk Valley last year before being promoted to the Toronto Toros. His second-half Toronto performance and his flamboyant onice personality made him a Maple Leaf, Gardens darling, just as he had been in Utica. A six-goal in six-game playoff performance made him the Toros most effective post-season performer.<br /><br />But Lou had had his problems this season and eventually was demoted to the Norsemen. Typically, the 5’7” pepperpot scored two goals, rang the pipe with a blistering slapper in missing his hat, and had a fight in his first appearance in the Green and Gold. Louis was named First Star in that initial start. He is well on his way to becoming a favorite in the Queen City.<br /><br />CAPE COD: General managercoach Larry Kish shook up the NAHL by making two major trades within 24 hours.<br /><br />Firsthe landed right wing Mike Boland from Philadelphia in exchange for defenseman Mike Penasse. Boland was a second team All Star last year. Then he pulled a surprise by selling former Cape Cod Cub super star Luc Simard to the Beauce Jaros. Simard had been lured back to the Cape this season after he spent a year in the AHL.<br /><br />Kish explained the moves bv a saving. “Boland gives us a natural right wing who will give us experience and goal producttion. Although Luc had already scored eight goals, he had not played well of late. The additions of Nick Fotiu and Boland give us a set lineup up front and Luc became expendable.”<br /><br />ERIE: The Blades attracted their largest home crowd since their off season move to the Pennsylvania city when 3,728 showed up for a game with Cape Cod. The fans were treated to the Blades’ eighth consecutive home win when Erie whipped the Codders 6-3.<br /><br />They also saw Codder captain Bob Charlebois earn the dubious honor of being the first player given a mis-conduct under the NHAL’s new penalty structure. Charlebois argued a bit too strenuously with referee Alan Glaspell.<br /><br />He received an automatic one-game suspension for his labor.<br /><br />MAINE: After ten straight losses the Nordiques won three in succession, over Johnstown, Binghamton, and Mohawk Valley. All three in succession, over Johnstown, Binghamton, and Mohawk Valley. All three were by identical scores of 4-3 and the Duster and Comet wins were in overtime. All of which prompted general manager Mo Ducharme to comment, “I relax whenever the score gets to 3-3.”<br /><br />Not so soon, Mo. The Nordiques turned right around and dropped their next two games by scores of, you guessed it, 4-3.<br /><br />MOHAWK VALLEY: Brian McKenzie is off to the best start in his pro career with nine goals and 11 assists. Mac was the eighteenth player chosen in the 1971 NHL Amateur Draft, buthe has never lived up to the promise indicated by his second round selection. He did score 18 times in the WHA two years ago, and he had 28 goals in 55 NAHL games with the Comets last year. But reports out of Utica say that Brian is putting forth the best effort of his five-year career. The results he is getting substantiate it.<br /><br />PHILADELPHIA: Trainer David Settlemyre was activated as backup goaltender when Ron Marlow was injured. Gregg Pilling chanced that he might stir the Firebirds into playing a tight game on the road when he started Settlemyre in Mohawk Valley. Pilling’s gamble failed. Both teams played wide open hockey; the Comets took 47 shots at Settlemyre. So much for strategy.<br /><br />By the way…Settlemyre stopped 46 of those shots to stone the Comets 4-1. Pretty heady stuff for a kid from Greensboro, N. C. who started in hockey as a stickboy for the then EHL Generals. Settlemyre, Pilling’s trainer at both Roanoke Valley and Philly, works out every day with the team and has in the past played a handful of games in both the EHL and NAHL while serving as an emergency backup. But this was the first time he had ever started, finished and won.<br /><br />The Firebirds biggest disappointment continues to be the knee miseries of Tom Young. The right winger was being counted on as one of the Birds leading scorers. So far he hasn’t a point in nine games in between trips to the disabled list.<br /><br />SYRACUSE: Rick Newell only played six games with the Blazers before deciding to retire in order to return to law school. Newell has already completed one year towards his graduate degree. Bim McFall was reactivated to fill Newell’s spot on the roster. McFall had been waived by the Blazers earlier in the season.<br /><br />Danny Belisle has named Craig Reichmuth captain and has appointed Pat Russell, Terry West and Brian Bowles as his alternates.<br /><br />Reichmuth and Blazer vice-president Don Swete received the Governors Cup from commissioner Jack Timmins in recent pre-game ceremonies at the Onondaga War Memorial.<br /><br />The Blazers thought they would be happy returning home after eight games on the road but they dropped two of three, including 7-1 bombing by Erie. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-05 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/56978b8eea04d4f3d4639e5b56ea973b.JPG aac9f96260d1d2c7e37496c5c33e1bb8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource We'll be back, say Norsemen directors, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-04).JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/511925fe4471c36530b9ee410d9ef6dc.jpg d119c67647cc05d558ecacab22b8d7f7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Trottier fined and suspended, article (Mike Billoni, c.1976-02-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fdfb7dd6bc1877515ad5a9335bc2c4c8.jpg b33860b8145193de40aaa488e1773453 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/67e5822f493fc0294029cbdc5addba9e.jpg 761a606b7dbae4362b4720828ed78333 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rest of NAHL teams battling for playoff spots, article (Gary Clark, Hockey news, 1976-02-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/14d6d179e5a43abc52e0195c04baba95.jpg ec6a77f561d4cc1890bed9a8053288c9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen story is exciting one, transcribed article (Peter Drumsta, c.1976-03-26).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-26 Description An account of the resource 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 start of the series. The Buffalo defensive corps managed to cover up during the final 7½ minutes to protect the lead. The feeling around the Buffalo locker room was one of confidence. “If we can keep our composure,” said Steele, “and maybe take a few dives, that’ll help us. The longer the game stays close, the better we’ll do.” Player-Coach Guy Trottier, sitting out a two-game suspension as well as a painful back injury, felt that his club’s power play made the difference. “We played their style and they can’t take it,” he said. “Down there the bounces go their way, but if we stick together, we can do it.” --- GREG NEELD, the defenseman who will be back for tomorrow’s game after a two-game suspension, was involved in a scuffle with the Jets’ Steve Carlson as the teams filed off the ice. No penalties resulted from the incident. https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/688b2ae2b99e1444425a28489706d1af.jpg fa2a216735d8ff37d280606dc474e139 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen still fighting odds in playoff battle, article (Tonawanda News, 1976-03-16).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-16 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6989892b481ada232d453d41ccda0441.jpg e38dc0848e380410d66d043a009ae0f5 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/31ed824aabfba0ab11519b9307e950cf.jpg 820f1d8091362c000408d50e31fd1c6f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen nip Jets 3-2, tie series in fight-filled game, transcribed article (Courier-Express, c.1976-03-26).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-26 Description An account of the resource 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 civilian clothes, sitting out the second game of a two-game suspension. A Tonawanda sportswriter tried to intervene in Neeld’s behalf and was pelted in the face by Carlson’s stick and glove. Carlson later apologized. 27 Stops for Vien Fournier tried to block the Norsemen from leaving the ice, intending to keep the two teams separated. But Guy Trottier, the Norsemen coach also under a playing suspension, helped his players break through the referee. Buffalo goaltender Mario Vien made 27 saves and received the first star. Steele was awarded the second and Levasseur the third. Johnstown is the NAHL’s Western Division champion. Buffalo finished fourth in that division during the season. https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c0895a79460a4b76e056bae538294f41.jpg b5607052045efe845ac95d2a379321ca Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen lose twice, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, c.1976-02-16).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-16 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cdd4d73d2cc4411d946dbf734cc7f5a4.jpg 94bfcdd816a0d4aafb088b4ccf014d49 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen guarantee is a fizzler, article (c1976-01-14).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-01-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/1808a06eb885935615777580ec1eb06b.JPG 99f3f4d9dbf312765f2210b26c5f22e0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL suspends, fines Trottier, article (Peter Drumsta, c1976-02-18).JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/1706301a526624487b83595aea479ac4.JPG 16ab9036e72672d7838e044adf1f989c https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7ee659b56bb8caf37e7bb6dc355a54c8.JPG 9070024857f2530b6fef117b93735cf0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource N-men set for playoffs after tough season, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-03-18).JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7f2e2745e0ae889dfdd122f0e2f2611e.jpg 3b204092e0ddea0b798d8d059ff33f56 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mortson's hat trick leads Norsemen's 7-5 win at Aud, article (c.1976-02-14).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/eb47bb14c810f44b3412c10c84f43e44.jpg f97607122a01cdf297f1f74501ea697c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Keke Mortson bolsters Norsemen playoff drive, article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-02-13).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-13 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6caa9bd76fc3fff6bf59587431cc5210.jpg e25fe1a2ed4a29bdb210c8ad2c9e0bec https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5c7c3e512ae38b2ebe2d3588c6577f3f.jpg aa8576ede75c8c9cf89018661f39a713 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Former Norsemen with Sabres, Claude Noel, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1976-09-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-09-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/342e97ac00b726d15e1a9985fa493d25.jpg 118ea7df620a6d818864afed33b61793 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dusters subdue Norsemen 7-6, article (c.1976-03-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5d0977430b5f89dba2f46b8159f598b5.jpg 2d6b73f366590904dc2e1eff7797e323 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a5c5dbd499e94b486493a23747318c46.jpg f36bb564774422e3824ea8f66db6b19b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dusters' Cheropita blanks Norsemen, article (Ed Helsinki, Tonawanda News, 1976-02-23).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-23 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f6692c9f5cc00951738197924def8a12.jpg f819133098033b4900effa96aa981c5f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource A disheartening ending for the Norsemen, article (Peter Drumsta, Buffalo News, c. 1976-03-29).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/50921bde08f7072ec80a9a4887edf313.jpg 642d684400ca07a0c5dc003117d989d2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen charge "goons" after Johnstown debacle, article (Albert L. Hershey, c. 1976-03-30).jpg Description An account of the resource [cont'd]<br /><br /><strong>Check from behind</strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Another Version</strong> <br /><br />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. <br /><br /><strong>Rock Breaks Window</strong><br /><br />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.<br /><br />The decision not to play was made by Marshall and several of the owners, including Dr. Dudley Turecki, Richard DiVita and Barnard Hewitt.<br /><br />“Naturally we took the team off the ice,” Marshall said, “we had two players who couldn’t play . . . they beat up a couple of our stars.”<br /><br />Marshall continued: “Now the league goes along and they forfeit the game, and they fine us for being the victims. If that is any type of justice, hockey has taken a giant step backwards.”<br /><br />There had been bad blood between the two teams and the Johnstown fans, and in a previous playoff in Johnstown Neeld was given a game misconduct when he threw his stick into the stands at the end of the game.<br /><br />The Jets were given a police escort out of town after Thursday night’s game with the Norsemen in the Tonawanda Sports Center. The Norsemen won that game, deadlocking the series.<br /><br />“The people of Buffalo, North Tonawanda and Niagara Falls got a raw deal,” Trottier said. “I didn’t see any of their guys suspended. There are guys in the league who are not hockey players, guys who can’t shoot, and can’t skate, and can’t pass, but can only fight.”<br /><br />The playoff series between the Norsemen, who finished fourth, and the Jets, who won the Western Division, was deadlocked at two games each, setting the stage for Saturday’s finale in Johnstown.<br /><br /><strong>Series Was Tied</strong><br /><br />Trottier, who was sitting out a two game suspension, said the Norsemen took the ice about 7:25, and were skating in their zone when Johnstown came on the ice about two minutes later, and eventually came into the Norsemen zone and took on the two Buffalo players.<br /><br />Neeld, who was knocked unconscious, was helped off the ice by his teammates. Goalie Jim Makey also was roughed up. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-30 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ba797342159015a003f6f34df6a807d9.jpg f1920dbc81f6a268a81f3e67115d91c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence, NAHL takes steps, Norsemen look like contender, Riot on Ice, articles (Hockey News, 1975-11-28) Description An account of the resource <strong>Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence</strong><br /><br />MONTREAL-<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Curt Bennett of the At lanta Flames hates to have to use his fists to teach rival NHL players the meaning of respect.<br /><br />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.”<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 their definition of violence in hockey. Mine is two guys standing there hitting each other over the head with their sticks,” said Imlach.<br /><br />Punch said he wouldn’t change his thinking of hockey for anyone. “People take this stuff too seriously. In all my years with the Sabres I haven’t seen excessive violence. We’ve got some guys that play tough but don’t break the law.”<br /><br />Glennie, who suffered a mild concussion and was hospitalized overnight after the pummeling by Maloney, didn’t comment on the incident or the violence in hockey but his wife, Barbara, did. She said that she has noticed an increase in rough stuff in hockey since her husband began playing proeight years-ago.<br /><br /><strong>NAHL Takes Unprecedented Steps To Curb Growing Hockey Violence</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO—<br /><br />Commissioner John E. Timmins of the North American Hockey League has announced unprecedented rule revisions that if universally adopted could change the face of hockey. He instituted the most sweeping changes in league penalties for player misconducts and the most severe penalty for the “third man” in a fight in the history of professional hockey.<br /><br />The NAHL had been plagued with an unusually high incidence of misconducts and major brawls early this season, a situation seemingly besetting all pro leagues and a situation which precipitated the commissioner’s action.<br /><br />Effective Nov. 13 the following structure for league fines and suspensions as a result of player misconducts went into effect in the three year old league:<br /><br />MISCONDUCTS<br />1st offense: fine $50.00; suspension one game.<br />2nd offense: fine $100.00; suspension two games.<br />3rd offense: fine $150.00; suspension indefinite.<br /><br />GAME MISCONDUCTS<br />1st offense: fine $100.00; suspension two games.<br />2nd offense: fine $150.00; suspension three games.<br />3rd offense: fine $200.00; suspension indefinite.<br /><br />MATCH MISCONDUCTS<br />1st offense: fine $250.00; suspension two games.<br />2nd offense: fine $300.00; suspension five games.<br />3rd offense: fine $350.00; suspension indefinite.<br /><br />The revised structure makes the NAHL the only league in all of professional hockey to assess automatic suspensions for all misconducts. In the past misconducts in the NAHL resulted in a fine of only 10 dollars, while game and match misconducts resulted in a fine of only 25 dollars; there were no automatic suspensions.<br /><br />In an equally significant change Timmins announced that henceforth the third man in any fight would be assessed a five minute match misconduct.<br /><br />This move extends by one step the rule adopted by the National Hockey League prior to the 197172 season, and since adopted by most professional leagues, whereby the third man is assessed a game misconduct.<br /><br />The distinction is a major one. Under the NHL rule only the individual is penalized. Under the NAHL version the team may also be severely penalized. When a player is given a match misconduct he is not only barred from the game but his team skates shorthanded for the full duration of the penalty, regardless of how many times the opposition scores. A team may immediately substitute for a player handed a game misconduct.<br /><br />Furthermore, under the new structure dealing with misconducts any “third man” will automatically receive at least a four game suspension and only that if it is his first such offense.<br /><br />The NAHL had used the NHL version of the third man rule during its first two years. But this year the league had been operating under the World Hockey Association rule, also revised this year, of allowing the referee discretion to penalize the third man with either a minor, or misconduct penalty.<br /><br />In making the changes Timmins commented, “We want a tough, hard hittings action packed hockey league. We do not want endless dead spots where players argue with referees, mill about endlessly, and bore the fans who pay to see. hockey with their needless charades and histrionics. We do not want a league where a clean one on one fight is at any time liable to erupt into a vicious brawl,”<br /><br />The immediate reaction to the change was almost universally positive. When notified of the change WHA supervisor of officials Bob Frampton, whose referees officiate all NAHL games, was enthusiastic. Robbie Roberts, director of operations of the league’s Erie Blades commented, “Finally hockey will give its game and its officials the same sanctity that baseball and football do. This is a major step for our sport. “<br /><br />A major step indeed. The intent of the revisions is the virtual elimination of the behavior that leads to misconducts and therefore all misconducts themselves, said Tim-mins, “misconducts add nothing to the game; eliminating the behavior that results in misconducts will not diminish the game in the least. Misconducts don’t add to skating. They don’t add to stick handling. They don’t add to shooting, passing, checking, or even fighting. All they add to is the self-glorifying badgering of officials by players and also to senseless brutality. Who needs that? If the other leagues want that let them have it. We don’t and we wont.”<br /><br />One of the few negative comments came from a Syracuse Broadcaster who editorialized that the move would make the game fall into the hands of the referee.<br /><br />To which the commissioner replied, “the people we are going to give the game to are the fans who want a tight, action packed two and one half hour hockey game, not a three hour plus waltz. Besides, can you think of anyone better to give the game to than the referee?”<br /><br /><br /><strong>Expansion Norsemen Look Like Strong Contender</strong><br />Gary Clark<br /><br />BUFFALO—<br /><br />Philadelphia Flyers…Buffalo Sabres…Vancouver Canucks. It hardly seems possible that less than a decade has passed since the beginning of the expansion era in hockey especially when you consider that three of the four divisional races in the NHL last year were won by those three teams, expansion teams all.<br /><br />The NHL claims an excellent achievement in parity to have created competitive expansion teams so soon. But the North American League will take second seat to none when it comes to successful expansion teams. They too have produced winners from new clubs, but will a difference. The NAHL has the knack for doing it instantaneously.<br /><br />In 1974-75 the NAHL introduced the Philadelphia Firebirds, and in doing so created a fine team. The Birds battled for first place most of the season and finished with a record of 40-31-.3 for a strong second place standing.<br /><br />In 1975-76 the League has another expansion team performing like a genuine contender, the Buffalo Norsemen. The parallels between the new Norsemen and the 1974-75 Firebirds are striking.<br /><br />Both teams are located in areas that are hockey mad. Both teams share their cities with fabulously successful NHL franchises. Both teams have working agreements with the “big brother” of their cities. And most importantly, the Norsemen are waging a see-saw battle for first place with the defending Lockhart Cup champions just as did the Firebirds last season.<br /><br />The Norsemen lost their first two games, but ever since their 12-1 rout of Mohawk Valley in their third, they have been rolling. Their record just prior to a two-game trip to Beauce and Maine stood at nine wins, four losses. That gave them 18 points, just one more that the Johnstown Jets, with whom they have been neck and neck since the second week of the season.<br /><br />The Norsemen have the look of a legitimate contender and not just an early-season pretender. They are strong in the nets and they have the firepower to match anyone goal for goal.<br /><br />In goal they have been receiving strong performances from young Houston Aero property Bill Cheropita and veteran major leaguer Les Binkley. They form an interesting tandem. Cheropita is long on natural ability and short on experience. Binkley makes up for what the years may have taken from his abiltiy with the savvy acquired in 271 major league games.<br /><br />But the Norsemen are not going to win any trophies for allowing the fewest goals in the NAHL. Their game is “you score six, I’ll score seven.” They have the horses to play it well.<br /><br />Their number one line has Steve At kinson centering for right wing Bryan McSheffrey and left wing Larry Gould. Whenever the Norsemen have a power play that trio is joined on the ice by player-coach Guy Trottier.<br /><br />A potent combination it is. Through 13 games all four of them were scoring at a pace that would shatter the NAHL season scoring record of 124 points held by Luc Simard. At kinson and Gould each had 26 points while McSheffrey had 21 and Trottier was close behind with 18. Trottier had scored 12 goals and seven of them had come on power plays. No figures are yet available from the NAHL for team power-play efficiency, but the Norsemen had to rank at or near the top.<br /><br />The Norsemen are thinnest at defense, where the recall of Paul Heaver left the team with only four blueliners, three of them pro rookies. No one realizes that problem better than general manager Willie Marshall who has been searching everywhere for experienced defensemen.<br /><br />So far the Norsemen’s formula for success seems to be to score as many goals as they can as quickly as they can and not to look back. Since they were leading the NAHL in scoring and were in first place in the League’s Western Division to boot, that doesn’t seem like such a bad idea after all. ■<br /><br /><strong>“Riot On Ice” Mars NAHL</strong><br /> <p>ST. GEORGES DE BEAUCE—</p> <p>The North American’ Hockey League, like all other hockey leagues, has had its share of unfortunate incidents so far this season. But by far the most serious occurred on Fri. Nov. 7 when the Mohawk Valley Comets Beauce Jaros game being “played” in the Quebec city was halted after two periods of play because of what Brian Conacher called a “riot on the ice”. The game was declared “no contest” by referee Eric Manship.</p> <p>Manship’s action came after a fight-filled game erupted into total mayhem as the teams were leaving the ice for the second intermission. It was uncertain what precipitated the clash, but what was know was that there were idiotic acts of brutality by players of both teams. Among the incidents cited in referee Manship’s report to the commissioner: one player viciously biting another on the nose; one player breaking another player’s nose with a twohanded swing of a stick; one player beating on another despite the. second player’s apparent unconsciousness.</p> <p>Ugly would seem hardly a sufficient description for the scene. The Beauce fans were reported to have jeered and littered the ice in protest of what they were witnessing. Some were said to have demanded refunds for their season tickets.</p> <p>The reaction to the brawl by the or NAHL League Office was swift and stern. Commissioner Jack Timmins conferred by phone throughout Saturday with Manship and WHA Supervisor of Officials Bob Frampton. Within 24 hours of the game he had handed out four indefinite suspensions. Bannished were Jaros coach Marc Picard, Jaros’ players Gilles Bilodeau and Michel Gameau and Comets’ defenseman Bob O’Reilly.</p> <p>The commissioner pursued the investigation, taking a complete written report from Manship and meeting with him to confer personally. By the middle of the following week Timmins had announced the following suspensions: Michel Garneau, 10 games; Gilles Bilodeau, three games; Yves Arch-ambeault, three games; and O’Reilly, four games. Coach Picard continued under indefinite suspension. Stiff fines were also given with the suspensions.</p> <p>Garneau, who had been accused of other unjustifiable altercations and who had once before been suspended, was immediately placed on waivers by the Jaros and then released.</p> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/64d2b8b206af41a393a6453bfe27c950.png 46abe109662e15bf79a3de5591e0106c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen Land Binkley From Toros, article (The Hockey News, 1975-10-31).jpg Description An account of the resource 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 A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d01b1ccff112f0c0df6543dbab3d1c11.JPG fccf39644b3b73744fad4645d27e6505 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/daaafb3539979ae0098e2096d90eba6b.JPG 3360c66ce37838b47fb9be1d96fd0626 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b92d9c2d78e2de8610da4449958fa424.JPG 3360c66ce37838b47fb9be1d96fd0626 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen's Trottier suspended for blast, article (Jim Baker, c.1976-02-17).JPG Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5090877acbedf5c4e2f67b781358f4d9.jpg 5552169018f3145432bb1c008305423b Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1977).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/4d4d423d3aff2f39bf0cf8eb02d3ee81.jpg 2d6c9b4b977b765c44d2fbbd3d761616 Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NT Lumberjacks hockey, team photo (c.1976).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ad48083ac899ae3d1286bf0a518995d4.jpg a1ad69065dedc3eedf4f3ceca39b84e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Sports Center (100 Ridge Road) Description An account of the resource In April 1974 construction began on the massive Twin City Racquet Club / Tonawanda Sports Center complex on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda, behind the high school. The 6-acre recreational--whose budget ballooned from $2 to over $5 million-- were co-owned by Drs. Dudley Turecki and Syde Taheri. <br /><br />The <strong>ice hockey pavilion</strong>&nbsp;(now NT Inter-Church Food) boasted twin indoor ice rinks, one of which hosted the North American Hockey League <a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/9">Buffalo Norsemen</a> for one season, 1975-76. The Buffalo Sabres would practice there for a short time following the Norsemen's abrupt exit from the league (1977 def.). It was meant to be the home rink of the Junior A League team <a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/stte/buffalo-tondas-5056.html">The Tondas</a>, and was later known as "Tonawanda Ice Time." NTHS played at least some games there. In December 1980, the Jr. Sabres play Grimsby there, and UB's Buffalo hockey Bulls played there. Also figure skating, community lessons, at least one broomball match, and the hilariously titled 1976 bicentennial extravaganza, "<a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/3658">America On Ice</a>." In January 1978, the Rec Dept holds second annual Winter Carnival there, w snowball fights, cross-country skiing, ice sculptures. Apparently another "Tondas," Junior C amateur team, plays there in 1978. Headquarters of Lumberjack Television Cable System.<br /><br />The <strong>tennis complex</strong> (now Sportsplex) was first called the Twin City Racquet Club. Its two steel buildings each contained six full, state-of-the-art tennis courts, and covered over 85K square feet. Eventually it would boast a pro shop, a second floor banquet facility, and men's and women's locker rooms replete with lounges and saunas. When it was built, it dwarfed rival facilities in Orchard Park and Williamsville. After a strong start, the club lost direction by the end of the decade. In 1980 the MISL's (Major Indoor Soccer League) Buffalo Stallions rented half the facility for a practice space, replacing four tennis courts in the southern building with an indoor soccer field. Seeing an opportunity, in August 1981 the Stallions purchased the entire facility, and it was rechristened Stallion Soccer World. They sold Stallions merchandise and pro soccer gear. The Stallions ran their own wildly popular indoor soccer leagues, with participants ranging in age from 8 to middle age, topping 160 teams in 1982. The last two tennis courts in the southern building were replaced when a mini soccer field was added. Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bells Rangers, team photo (1974-75).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/db804c991a1fc7f8c25229d4fcdd6869.JPG da312fe42623e818a224a3743a02afde https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5c42371e9122e7da810196dcb4139233.JPG 7e214bcbfe67d2a54de861e346bc4e62 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fd58329cffe98d55ac177af97e393c04.jpg 28470a982d2ab923e295554edd167b49 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/76a7e423ca5ff7165951f725c937fa86.jpg 893c2d594be2cf94d7dd38e9064e1f2c https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6c718627c8865c5a592745f17c7887ac.jpg 793d0d97f210d51ea57d3c7cfabd644f https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9e5d55bc434c122cc6ee715b2d177cfc.jpg 215304316e625cefb25abf2d2407a54c https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/296cf0079d059288f1f39778fe93a304.jpg 9dd3d2858c176bc813db61292f84baad Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Nelson Brochey, photo (2025-05-25).JPG Description An account of the resource 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. https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9c2f8aa36e9d7bc0a44cf125f257b331.jpg f612d91bb902c2a8b1f08c4ad9740b18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8c677d558aa9be458387e56925c07029.pdf 28e9ca44ee3478df682d3cd8ffe24adf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL final season statistics (1975-1976).pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-28 Description An account of the resource <div class="table-wrap"> <table class="stats-table"><caption>Buffalo Norsemen — Complete Scoring, Penalty Statistics</caption> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Player</th> <th scope="col">GP</th> <th scope="col">G</th> <th scope="col">A</th> <th scope="col">PTS</th> <th scope="col">PIM</th> <th scope="col">MNR</th> <th scope="col">MJR</th> <th scope="col">MISC</th> <th scope="col">PPG</th> <th scope="col">SHG</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Larry Gould</td> <td>71</td> <td>32</td> <td>68</td> <td>100</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>8</td> <td>5</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steve Atkinson</td> <td>37</td> <td>30</td> <td>31</td> <td>61</td> <td>38</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Claude Noel</td> <td>74</td> <td>19</td> <td>42</td> <td>61</td> <td>27</td> <td>11</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paul Crowley</td> <td>72</td> <td>26</td> <td>34</td> <td>60</td> <td>138</td> <td>29</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Charlie Labelle</td> <td>69</td> <td>29</td> <td>30</td> <td>59</td> <td>110</td> <td>15</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Guy Trottier</td> <td>56</td> <td>36</td> <td>22</td> <td>58</td> <td>59</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>15</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bryan McSheffrey</td> <td>46</td> <td>27</td> <td>31</td> <td>58</td> <td>26</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dave Peace</td> <td>64</td> <td>17</td> <td>15</td> <td>32</td> <td>48</td> <td>14</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Stanfield</td> <td>27</td> <td>10</td> <td>19</td> <td>29</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dave Syvret</td> <td>33</td> <td>3</td> <td>26</td> <td>29</td> <td>40</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bob D’Alvise</td> <td>19</td> <td>13</td> <td>15</td> <td>28</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Shane McConvey</td> <td>72</td> <td>6</td> <td>22</td> <td>28</td> <td>136</td> <td>33</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Wayne Morin</td> <td>73</td> <td>1</td> <td>23</td> <td>24</td> <td>172</td> <td>51</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Fred Hunt</td> <td>35</td> <td>10</td> <td>12</td> <td>22</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Reg Lahey</td> <td>55</td> <td>9</td> <td>13</td> <td>22</td> <td>29</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Keke Mortson</td> <td>12</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>17</td> <td>29</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Randy Montgomery</td> <td>36</td> <td>8</td> <td>8</td> <td>16</td> <td>22</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Billy Steele</td> <td>10</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>15</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dale Given</td> <td>10</td> <td>3</td> <td>12</td> <td>15</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Lou Nistico</td> <td>10</td> <td>9</td> <td>5</td> <td>14</td> <td>49</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>1</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Greg Neeld</td> <td>26</td> <td>7</td> <td>6</td> <td>13</td> <td>85</td> <td>20</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>George Kuzmicz</td> <td>38</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>9</td> <td>35</td> <td>15</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Denis Anderson</td> <td>10</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>16</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Paul Heaver</td> <td>11</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>21</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Robbie Balyc</td> <td>23</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>7</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bob Barnes</td> <td>27</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>25</td> <td>10</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gord Neilson</td> <td>9</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Ron Snell</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Gord Davies</td> <td>3</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Derek Harker</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>2</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Rick Cunningham</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Erin Fostey</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>19</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jean Luc Phaneuf</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Roffey</td> <td>9</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>6</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Makey</td> <td>13</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill Cheropita</td> <td>21</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>23</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Scott Mabley</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Willie Marshall</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Sean McKenna</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Howie Saperston</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Steve Siba</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Onni Nordstrom</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Dave Tataryn</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cliff Adcock</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Buzz Sheain</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pat Rupp</td> <td>4</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mario Vien</td> <td>15</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Les Binkley</td> <td>24</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr class="bench-row"> <td>Bench</td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td></td> <td>20</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr> <td>Totals</td> <td>323</td> <td>492</td> <td>815</td> <td>1239</td> <td>327</td> <td>77</td> <td>20</td> <td>76</td> <td>17</td> <td></td> </tr> </tfoot> </table> <table class="stats-table" style="margin-top: 1.5rem;"><caption>Buffalo Norsemen — Complete Goaltending Statistics</caption> <thead> <tr> <th scope="col">Player</th> <th scope="col">GP</th> <th scope="col">MIN</th> <th scope="col">GA</th> <th scope="col">ENG</th> <th scope="col">SO</th> <th scope="col">GAA</th> <th scope="col">W</th> <th scope="col">L</th> <th scope="col">T</th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr> <td>Dave Tataryn</td> <td>2</td> <td>120:00</td> <td>7</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>3.50</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Les Binkley</td> <td>24</td> <td>1194:56</td> <td>85</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>4.27</td> <td>11</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Bill Cheropita</td> <td>21</td> <td>1160:29</td> <td>94</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>4.86</td> <td>7</td> <td>11</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Mario Vien</td> <td>15</td> <td>799:31</td> <td>65</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>4.88</td> <td>4</td> <td>10</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Pat Rupp</td> <td>4</td> <td>148:41</td> <td>13</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>5.25</td> <td>1</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Jim Makey</td> <td>13</td> <td>765:02</td> <td>71</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> <td>5.57</td> <td>5</td> <td>8</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Buzz Sheain</td> <td>3</td> <td>119:24</td> <td>14</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.04</td> <td>0</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Cliff Adcock</td> <td>3</td> <td>135:25</td> <td>18</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>7.98</td> <td>1</td> <td>2</td> <td>0</td> </tr> <tr> <td>Howie Saperston</td> <td>1</td> <td>20:00</td> <td>3</td> <td>0</td> <td>0</td> <td>9.00</td> <td>0</td> <td>1</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tbody> <tfoot> <tr> <td>Totals</td> <td>74</td> <td>4463:28</td> <td>370</td> <td>5</td> <td>0</td> <td>4.97</td> <td>30</td> <td>44</td> <td>0</td> </tr> </tfoot> </table> </div> https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/50f0c93f4db99f59e12519f76ec26930.jpg 0767fb69413682f210004de0da490067 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collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Johnstown Jets v Buffalo Norsemen, game program (c.1976-02-14).jpg Description An account of the resource Courtesy of Nelson Brochey. Date uncertain. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0a1b09facae7c2a8e4b6174d538d7a4d.jpg c66eda2b23a2e32fdff167d24d444ed2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL rule changes have immediate impact (NAHL press release, 1975-12-10).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-10 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3c024f51a5ec535231c84b677b602be5.jpg 00b732c15fd069b02e7a8efd09f42163 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hank Taylor rookie of the year (NAHL press release, 1976-05-03).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-05-03 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/077997cddbecdbdd9303358d3f40c061.jpg e689fbe851711f37e6b379d62212a75d https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6f3947352e6bd926a924baf8ec34df72.jpg dad16114b336aaf48b09b4a7ca49ce24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8a185dc972dede5de6aac90a596533a1.jpg 7fa7a145f1eeeb846d23d004add9fca4 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cf03b964ff853fe0abe7231318e0de38.jpg 0ba448315e3b3c4decfe465c88fc88bc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Complete Final scoring, penalty and goaltending stats; Lockhart Cup stats; Press release over forfeit, abeyance (NAHL).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-04-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/dde361eab9053f964872213ec7b2e083.jpg 2fafa9c959c443b960bd89487d245f3f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big crowds, Trottier suspended indefinitely (NAHL press release, 1976-02-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/de87738c7a1ce411a25a8419f18e253a.jpg 5b7d909535cfe7e67df9ce611e9a1ecf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL press release excerpts (1975-1976).htm Description An account of the resource https://archive.org/details/nahl_press_releases_1975-76/page/n17/mode/2up<br /><br />League headquarters transition that season from Albany to Buffalo (30 Cayuga Road Williamsville, NY)<br /><br /><strong>OCT 30 - NOV 11</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Defenseman Paul Heaver recalled by Toronto Toros, Defenseman Rick Foley assigned by Toronto Toros.<br /><br /><strong>NOVEMBER 11<br /></strong><br />Norsemen in 1st place in Western Division, most wins and most goals league-wide.<br /><br />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."<br /><br /><br />NORTH AMERICAN HOCKEY LEAGUE ROSTER<br /><strong>NOV 11 - NOV 17</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Defenseman Rich Foley removed from active roster, Foley<br />released by Toronto Toros. Left wing Lou Nistico assigned by Toronto Toros.<br /><br /><strong>NOV 18 1975</strong> (Player of the Week)<br /><br />NAHL PLAYER OF THE WEEK NOVEMBER 10 - NOVEMBER 16:<br />LARRY GOULD<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 evenhanded 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 4-3 win in Maine.<br /><br />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 Peek for the week of November 10 thru November I5.<br /><br /><br /><strong>DECEMBER 3 - DECEMBER 8</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Goaltender BILL CHEROPITA placed on disabled list. Defenseman STEVE SIBA signed as free agent, SIBA later placed on disabled list. Goaltender CLIFF ADCOCK signed as free agent.<br /><br /><strong>DECEMBER 9 - DECEMBER 15</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Goaltender CLIFF ADCOCK and defenseman STEVE SIBA waived.<br /><br />Center LOU NISTICO recalled by Toronto Toros. Left wing FRED HUNT placed on disabled list. Centers JEAN-LUC PHANEUF and BOR D f AT.VTSE assigned by Toronto Toros. Goaltender BILL CHEROPITA activated from disabled list.<br /><br /><strong>DECEMBER 16 - DECEMBER 22</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Centers BOB D'ALVISE and JEAN-LUC PHANEUF recalled by<br />Toronto Toros. Defenseman GREG NEELD assigned by Toronto Toros. Left wing FRED HUNT activated from the disabled list.<br /><br /><strong>DEC 23</strong> PLAYER OF THE WEEK<br /><br />The captain of the Buffalo Norsemen, Steve Atkinson, has merited Player of the Week consideration several times this season. Off of his last week's performance his selection this time is unavoidable.<br /><br />The statistics speak for themselves*: Four games, three Buffalo wins, six goals, four assists, ten points. But they do not accurately describe Atkinson's total contributions to his club.<br /><br />Prior to 1975-76 Atkinson had spent the bulk of his career playing right wing. This season he was asked to tackle a new spot, center. He handled his assignment well enough to lead the League in scoring and spur the Norsemen to nine wins in eleven games early in the season.<br /><br />More recently, manpower shortages at defense have caused Guy Trottier to call on Atkinson to take an odd shift at the blueline. Last week Atkinson found himself playing three different positions: defense, center, and point on the power play. In addition, he took his usual turns killing penalties.<br /><br />Despite it all he managed the six goal performance. One of his four assists came on a key faceoff in overtime against Mohawk Valley, which he drew to Larry Gould for the game winning goal.<br /><br />Steve Atkinson's selection as North American Hockey League Player of the Week is probably long overdue, but because of his do-every thing performance of December 15 through December 21 he is finally receiving the recognition that he has deserved.<br /><br /><br /><strong>DEC 23 - JAN 5</strong>&nbsp;<br /><br />BUFFALO: Defenseman DAVE SYVRET and center STEVE ATKINSON purchased by Toronto Toros. Defenseman GEORGE KUZMICZ waived. Goaltender BILL CHEROPITA removed from the active roster, CHEROPITA on loan to Springfield Indians. Center BOB D'ALVISE assigned by Toronto Toros. Defensemen JIM ROFFEY and BOB BARNES signed as free agents.<br /><br /><strong>JAN 6 - JAN 26</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO: Goaltender BILL CHEROPITA, left wing, FRED HUNT, and center RANDY MONTGOMERY all waived. Defenseman JIM ROFFEY placed on disabled list. Goaltender MARIO VIEN assigned by Toronto Toros. Defensemen GEORGE KUZMICZ and GORD DAVIES and right wing ROBBIE BALYC all signed as free agents.<br /><br /><strong>JAN 27 - FEB 10</strong><br /><br />BUFFALO : Right wing BRYAN MCSHEFFREY traded to Cape Codders for future considerations. Goaltenders LES BINKLEY and MARIO VIEN and defenseman GEORGE KUZMICZ recalled by Toronto Toros. Defenseman GORD DAVIES placed on disabled, list. Goaltenders BUZZ SHANE and HOWIE SAPERSTON, left wing JIM STANFIELD, and center KEKE MORTSON all signed as free agents.<br /><br /><strong>FEB 7 1976</strong><br /><br />Buffalo acquires two players in defunct Cape Codders "dispersal draft." Gord Neilson (C) and Jim Makey (goal).<br /><br /><strong>MAY 19 1976</strong><br /><br />NORSEMEN PENALIZED FOR PLAYOFF FORFEIT<br /><br />The first item on the Meeting agenda was a petition by the Johnstown Jets concerning the Buffalo- Johnstown playoff series. Arguments were heard by the Governors who then announced strong disciplinary action against the Norsemen.<br /><br />Johnstown’s petition brought charges against the Norsemen as a result of the Norsemen’s forfeiture of the deciding game of the Quarter Final series between the two teams on March 27.<br /><br />The Governors found the Norsemen guilty of violating the League’s Constitution by failing to ice their team. They were ordered to compensate the Jets for their loss and in addition were assessed a substantial fine.<br /><br />The Norsemen later posted their League-required performance bond for 1976-77 and remain members in good standing of the NAHL.<br /><br /><strong>JULY 7 1976</strong><br /><br />NORSEMEN APPLY FOR ABEYANCE<br /><br />The Buffalo Norsemen have applied to the NAHL Board of Governors to suspend operations for the 1976-77 season. Action is expected on their application at the Philadelphia Meeting.<br /><br />Under the NAHL Constitution a member may suspend operations by notifying the League in writing of its intentions before the annual meeting and by paying a non-refundable fee of $2,500.00. Should the member wish to continue the abeyance of its franchise in subsequent years, it may do so at the additional annual fee of $2,500.00.<br /><br />The Norsemen had announced at the Cooperstown Meeting their intention of being active members of the NAHL in 1976-77. They were planning on playing a partial home schedule at the Buffalo Memorial Auditorium, where they drew well in two regular season and one playoff game last year. However, the uncertainty of the status of the Buffalo Braves of the NBA apparently made it impossible for the Norsemen to secure the needed Auditorium dates. The Norsemen were not represented at an NAHL scheduling meeting held in Syracuse on June 14 and 15.<br /><br />The Norsemen were an NAHL expansion team in 1975-76. They finished in fourth place in the Western Division with a record of 30-44-0. They bowed out of the playoffs in a first round loss to the Johnstown Jets. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0e617ebb140f5be1873e5826cb10c79a.jpg f8b80cd99cd1f379275de96709698cba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2f251e3f02e1a96339fa096b3db24be5.jpg 8eba98795b3af26af8791023499bf0ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource Diner (412 Oliver), waitress, customers, photos (c.1959).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/4c449db904f686f95710d9ad10906f94.jpg d271774a1a5f51e40bacfcf654787a7a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diner (412 Oliver), staff photo (c.1959).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/4bb6f1b4415d9832153e2d39ea1279fe.jpg d6b399346185c9fe226ab55090740359 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diner (412 Oliver), Marion Gauda, Eva Terry, staff photos (c. 1959(.jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/24bcc6eaea08e540e3f23f3806065ecb.jpg 5538b69cf9e464fafaa6bb488dd3ff0f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Diner (412 Oliver), interior, customers (c. 1959).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b813a8c6615e9dd1c2bee6da1e6c53e8.jpg 7f36de9f00557ce8d7b00c7211330639 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner, E & M Diner, photo (c.1959).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/87418c3d11d4d41d4bf1c254aad7dd7a.jpg ee18430ac55230c46b9cdd7f973c7a0c https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/191f71c3bad8c45aef1f0cd89897451b.JPG 584b4bf1ab5cc9e3639942552d08fe73 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. 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Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner, photos (Dennis Reed Jr..gal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-11-09 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/4dca55e295660a8572f0f29f094f1a9a.jpg ba665df7007bbc0d3fbe72f499bbe3ec https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3793effdf37eefff32aafdbcc45546e1.jpg 7674ecfd015ebefd8d4738a2526a53bd https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7fd4d3e4001149c1e802c55b2ec277c7.jpg ebf74e5266a8c4bf919ecd5aaa0cc79b https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9e222400e0367d91175fde11b8423418.jpg 84504f6800614c223bf46b93a293a3ca https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d77c8b96e2ff5b52eabd4fd76bf62683.jpg 172057a0d011d27e55d2406af2ebf768 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/454cb11cf350c7c9e0712677b5f7e32f.jpg c44138047cf0d2b5d0479858e73ebd5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner History Binder.jpg Description An account of the resource 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). https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/655f84419e021678f1f950bddfd3b90b.jpg 8f94e96c970ad76f32c28b796960f95b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 for Albert Obrofta.jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1917 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ac54177603a714a6080baad22211c32c.jpg 05440409ddc2562ea2696a593b41b661 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Obrofta family, 1910 Census.jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1910 census https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7c8ad832785c2e1fcf3c0c774b828232.jpg f9c07ebc8eb1a36be98ffdd6324bfbcc Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Marion's Diner, 412 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1959-01-06).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1959-01-06 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6778f5246154a7ee81bf2205eeecb750.jpg c4b702a1d33b6fce498edf43a9e2f832 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), 412 Oliver Street Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="412 Diner Soup Lady illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/160.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> Obituary A death notice appearing in a newspaper, often rich with biographical detail. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Albert Obrofta, obit (Tonawansda News, 1944-05-03).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1944-05-03 obit https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/19bf637d4bf8a51054ce42972d8965bd.jpg a5690080431b8d0d60498dff929823ee Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Art of North Tonawanda by Dennis Reed Jr Description An account of the resource I am not only interested in local history, but I also enjoy sketching and painting local scenes! <a href="mailto:info@nthistory.com">Email me</a> to buy prints of any of the art here, or follow my art through my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/agenbyte">Facebook group</a>. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 412 Diner (Soup Lady), sketch (Dennis Reed Jr., 2025) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/e09120d811c8fdfb50da169e30d0b910.jpg 53c498030f1e31ad9a792ce99f06de7f https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/457e86d19e02f91be8a538b5e63d1cc6.jpg 9c3fa60a0a0b7d3fe178c2d835382d54 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/39827c43091acab1287303aca41a18a4.jpg 77599d69a68ecbf55c9a42a9f5c5eebf https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8224462ace5f0b17ad2c31d844010ac7.jpg ef89aea6a24668f337c424f0221da6d9 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3af5fc71404ce08d13f8fe627b1112ec.JPG 7f7d2740550397d7c25f7b7751b5c9fa https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/680b8690d490a47b9621a7ee87a5d98c.JPG 91cf7a840df03fbc446b3260291eff5e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Fred Hunt Jr. interviewed by Pete Gallivan and posing w Dennis Reed Jr., photo set (2025-10-29).gal Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-10-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/1a910761d9dcb8dbe71f45b4f5d98b8c.jpg 4ae81155b3ca2c7b8ad5c4b2f26fe8a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Player stats (HockeyDB.com).htm Description An account of the resource <strong>All player stats (alphabetical)<br /></strong><br /> <div id="table_cont"> <table class="sortable autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <thead> <tr class="c_sort_head"> <th class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="0" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Player Name</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="1" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">GP</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="2" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">G</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="3" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">A.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="4" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pts</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="5" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">PIM</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="6" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Seasons</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="7" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Yrs.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="8" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pos.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="9" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthdate</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="l d_bp"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="10" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthplace</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob l"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="11" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Highest Level</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=163297">Cliff Adock</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Niagara Falls, NY</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=39635">Denis Anderson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">16</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1953-10-29</td> <td class="l d_bp">Sardis, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=127">Steve Atkinson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">37</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">38</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1948-10-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11965">Robbie Balyk</a></td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-11-18</td> <td class="l d_bp">Thorold, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11966">Bob Barnes</a></td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">25</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-08-10</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=391">Les Binkley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">24</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1934-06-06</td> <td class="l d_bp">Owen Sound, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11971">Bill Cheropita</a></td> <td class="hidemob">21</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-09-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">St. Catharines, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6421">Paul Crowley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">34</td> <td class="hidemob">60</td> <td class="hidemob">138</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-12-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10537">Rick Cunningham</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1951-03-03</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11949">Bob D'Alvise</a></td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">28</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-12-23</td> <td class="l d_bp">Etobicoke, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11972">Gord Davies</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11977">Erin Fostey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11908">Dave Given</a></td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">12</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-05-14</td> <td class="l d_bp">Summit, NJ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=7749">Larry Gould</a></td> <td class="hidemob">71</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">68</td> <td class="hidemob">100</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-08-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Alliston, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10357">Derek Harker</a></td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">4</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1949-05-07</td> <td class="l d_bp">Peterborough, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11963">Paul Heaver</a></td> <td class="hidemob">11</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">21</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-02-15</td> <td class="l d_bp">Paddington, England</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10479">Fred Hunt</a></td> <td class="hidemob">35</td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">12</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1950-05-18</td> <td class="l d_bp">Buffalo, NY</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10259">George Kuzmicz</a></td> <td class="hidemob">38</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">35</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-24</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=161561">Charles Labelle</a></td> <td class="hidemob">69</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">110</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-27</td> <td class="l d_bp">Stratford, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11954">Reg Lahey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">55</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-12-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Galt, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11983">Scott Mabley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">4</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-07-17</td> <td class="l d_bp">Newmarket, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6850">Jim Makey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">12</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1950-05-30</td> <td class="l d_bp">Dunnville, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3418">Willie Marshall</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1931-12-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Kirkland Lake, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11950">Shane McConvey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">28</td> <td class="hidemob">136</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-11-21</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11988">Sean McKenna</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3642">Bryan McSheffrey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">46</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-09-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11959">Randy Montgomery</a></td> <td class="hidemob">36</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">16</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-09-30</td> <td class="l d_bp">St. Catharines, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11953">Wayne Morrin</a></td> <td class="hidemob">73</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">24</td> <td class="hidemob">172</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-05-13</td> <td class="l d_bp">Dawson Creek, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8742">Cleland "Keke" Mortson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">12</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">17</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1934-03-29</td> <td class="l d_bp">Arntfield, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8564">Greg Neeld</a></td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">85</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-02-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Vancouver, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11961">Gord Neilson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3979">Lou Nistico</a></td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">14</td> <td class="hidemob">49</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1953-01-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Thunder Bay, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3981">Claude Noel</a></td> <td class="hidemob">74</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">42</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-10-31</td> <td class="l d_bp">Kirkland Lake, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=48348">Onni Nordstrom</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11946">Dave Peace</a></td> <td class="hidemob">64</td> <td class="hidemob">17</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">48</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-07-24</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hespeler, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11978">Jean-Luc Phaneuf</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-10-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11980">Jim Roffey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10632">Pat Rupp</a></td> <td class="hidemob">4</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1942-08-12</td> <td class="l d_bp">Detroit, MI</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10613">Howard Saperston</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11991">Buzz Sheain</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Baltimore, MD</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=27085">Steve Siba</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">5</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Port Colborne, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8753">Ron Snell</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1948-08-11</td> <td class="l d_bp">Regina, SASK</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8749">Jim Stanfield</a></td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1947-01-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11904">Bill Steele</a></td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">4</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-11-13</td> <td class="l d_bp">Edinburgh, Scotland</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11948">Dave Syvret</a></td> <td class="hidemob">33</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">40</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-10-28</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hamilton, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6631">Dave Tataryn</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1950-07-17</td> <td class="l d_bp">Sudbury, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5473">Guy Trottier</a></td> <td class="hidemob">56</td> <td class="hidemob">36</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1941-04-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hull, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11990">Mario Viens</a></td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-08-07</td> <td class="l d_bp">Cornwall, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /><strong>Top 10 Scorers<br /><br /></strong></div> <div class="ti wrap_600"> <table class="sortable autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <thead> <tr class="c_sort_head"> <th class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="0" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Player Name</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="1" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">GP</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="2" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">G</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="3" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">A.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="4" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pts</a><span class="tableSortArrow" sortorder="ASC"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="5" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">PIM</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="6" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Seasons</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="7" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Yrs.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="8" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pos.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="9" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthdate</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="l d_bp"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="10" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthplace</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob l"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="11" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Highest Level</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=7749">Larry Gould</a></td> <td class="hidemob">71</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">68</td> <td class="hidemob">100</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-08-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Alliston, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3981">Claude Noel</a></td> <td class="hidemob">74</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">42</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-10-31</td> <td class="l d_bp">Kirkland Lake, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=127">Steve Atkinson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">37</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">38</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1948-10-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6421">Paul Crowley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">34</td> <td class="hidemob">60</td> <td class="hidemob">138</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-12-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=161561">Charles Labelle</a></td> <td class="hidemob">69</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">110</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-27</td> <td class="l d_bp">Stratford, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5473">Guy Trottier</a></td> <td class="hidemob">56</td> <td class="hidemob">36</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1941-04-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hull, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3642">Bryan McSheffrey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">46</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-09-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11946">Dave Peace</a></td> <td class="hidemob">64</td> <td class="hidemob">17</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">48</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-07-24</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hespeler, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11948">Dave Syvret</a></td> <td class="hidemob">33</td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">40</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-10-28</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hamilton, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8749">Jim Stanfield</a></td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">10</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">C</td> <td class="hidemob">1947-01-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /><strong>Most games (37 or more)</strong><br /><br /> <table class="sortable autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <thead> <tr class="c_sort_head"> <th class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="0" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Player Name</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="1" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">GP</a><span class="tableSortArrow" sortorder="ASC"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="2" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">G</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="3" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">A.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="4" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pts</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="5" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">PIM</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="6" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Seasons</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="7" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Yrs.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="8" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pos.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="9" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthdate</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="l d_bp"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="10" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthplace</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob l"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="11" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Highest Level</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3981">Claude Noel</a></td> <td class="hidemob">74</td> <td class="hidemob">19</td> <td class="hidemob">42</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-10-31</td> <td class="l d_bp">Kirkland Lake, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11953">Wayne Morrin</a></td> <td class="hidemob">73</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">24</td> <td class="hidemob">172</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-05-13</td> <td class="l d_bp">Dawson Creek, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11950">Shane McConvey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">28</td> <td class="hidemob">136</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-11-21</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6421">Paul Crowley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">34</td> <td class="hidemob">60</td> <td class="hidemob">138</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-12-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=7749">Larry Gould</a></td> <td class="hidemob">71</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">68</td> <td class="hidemob">100</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">L</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-08-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Alliston, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=161561">Charles Labelle</a></td> <td class="hidemob">69</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">110</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-27</td> <td class="l d_bp">Stratford, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11946">Dave Peace</a></td> <td class="hidemob">64</td> <td class="hidemob">17</td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">32</td> <td class="hidemob">48</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-07-24</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hespeler, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5473">Guy Trottier</a></td> <td class="hidemob">56</td> <td class="hidemob">36</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1941-04-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hull, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11954">Reg Lahey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">55</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-12-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Galt, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=3642">Bryan McSheffrey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">46</td> <td class="hidemob">27</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">F</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-09-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10259">George Kuzmicz</a></td> <td class="hidemob">38</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">8</td> <td class="hidemob">9</td> <td class="hidemob">35</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-24</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=127">Steve Atkinson</a></td> <td class="hidemob">37</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">31</td> <td class="hidemob">61</td> <td class="hidemob">38</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1948-10-16</td> <td class="l d_bp">Toronto, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <br /><strong><strong>PIM<br /><br /></strong></strong> <table class="sortable autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <thead> <tr class="c_sort_head"> <th class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="0" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Player Name</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="1" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">GP</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="2" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">G</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="3" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">A.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="4" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pts</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="5" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">PIM</a><span class="tableSortArrow" sortorder="ASC"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="6" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Seasons</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="7" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Yrs.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="8" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pos.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="9" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthdate</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="l d_bp"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="10" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Birthplace</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th class="hidemob l"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/display_players.php?tmi=5053##" columnid="11" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Highest Level</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11953">Wayne Morrin</a></td> <td class="hidemob">73</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">24</td> <td class="hidemob">172</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-05-13</td> <td class="l d_bp">Dawson Creek, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6421">Paul Crowley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">34</td> <td class="hidemob">60</td> <td class="hidemob">138</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-12-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">Montreal, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11950">Shane McConvey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">72</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">28</td> <td class="hidemob">136</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1954-11-21</td> <td class="l d_bp">Ottawa, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=161561">Charles Labelle</a></td> <td class="hidemob">69</td> <td class="hidemob">29</td> <td class="hidemob">30</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">110</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">W</td> <td class="hidemob">1952-05-27</td> <td class="l d_bp">Stratford, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=8564">Greg Neeld</a></td> <td class="hidemob">26</td> <td class="hidemob">7</td> <td class="hidemob">6</td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">85</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">D</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-02-25</td> <td class="l d_bp">Vancouver, BC</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=5473">Guy Trottier</a></td> <td class="hidemob">56</td> <td class="hidemob">36</td> <td class="hidemob">22</td> <td class="hidemob">58</td> <td class="hidemob">59</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">R</td> <td class="hidemob">1941-04-01</td> <td class="l d_bp">Hull, PQ</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <strong><br />Goalies</strong><br /><br /> <table class="sortable autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <tbody> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=391">Les Binkley</a></td> <td class="hidemob">24</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1934-06-06</td> <td class="l d_bp">Owen Sound, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11971">Bill Cheropita</a></td> <td class="hidemob">21</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">23</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-09-26</td> <td class="l d_bp">St. Catharines, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11990">Mario Viens</a></td> <td class="hidemob">15</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1955-08-07</td> <td class="l d_bp">Cornwall, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6850">Jim Makey</a></td> <td class="hidemob">13</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">12</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1950-05-30</td> <td class="l d_bp">Dunnville, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10632">Pat Rupp</a></td> <td class="hidemob">4</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1942-08-12</td> <td class="l d_bp">Detroit, MI</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=163297">Cliff Adock</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Niagara Falls, NY</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=11991">Buzz Sheain</a></td> <td class="hidemob">3</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp">Baltimore, MD</td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=6631">Dave Tataryn</a></td> <td class="hidemob">2</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob">1950-07-17</td> <td class="l d_bp">Sudbury, ONT</td> <td class="hidemob l">Major League</td> </tr> <tr class=" "> <td class="l d_nm"><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/pdisplay.php?pid=10613">Howard Saperston</a></td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">0</td> <td class="hidemob">1975-1976</td> <td class="hidemob">1</td> <td class="hidemob">G</td> <td class="hidemob"></td> <td class="l d_bp"></td> <td class="hidemob l">Minor Pro</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </div> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/bfc19d9f73dcfe1df92c6976c3163210.jpeg 72de0948ca2438e863fa7589814d0b46 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Ugly incident at Norseman game, article (Peter Drumsta, 1976-02-07).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-07 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/12c248ee5e5cbd1418adf13b4d50b76b.jpeg de68e592189c0e39ec97f4bcd7dae936 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Trottier exits early, so do the fans, article (Peter Drumsta, 1975-12-04).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-04 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/40ec0eccb265608c366f24f8e095999b.jpeg 03f4bb3aa5c8c9727dff2a294f2952c0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource See the other hockey team play at the aud, ad (c1976-02-13).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-13 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d7fcc1ccc015a827c41f4e04f04f555d.jpeg eede69c0f030e4502ad66198296a7239 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/42e55e45ae2b05fadda5533fa756844b.jpeg cec947563b2c94d85bd41f2ee2098b4f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Record 5924 fans give Norsemen a big lift in 7-5 Aud triumph, article (Buffalo News, c1976-02-14).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fed01955cc39ccacfaff9a5da592602c.jpeg af6767985f9be089be018832e8eff7fe Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen win forfeit, article (c1976-02-27).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-27 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/573f117a26222fa228ed0b7a3ebd06ee.jpeg e2c0a40b33826ea53607e99fca70867b https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/129d04b2af2afe1da463deae5c7e6005.jpeg 232eaf1917effe1b3e3a3c7b81222d11 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen whip (Binghamton Broome) Dusters, 9-1, article (Courier-Express, 1975-11-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/876a16ea67685dfe87317866fd739359.jpeg f82635212464002b12bf7d38025c166b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen trio leads, article, team scoring (c1975-12-19).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-19 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c977279d62e34c300a2162b70cfaef24.jpeg c686bd878a7177e39021d0973374d108 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen switch one game to Aud, article (Peter Drumsta, 1975-12-19).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-19 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/84d8d8e95e256a127d32d8d1ea6e8a9e.jpeg f8e00405c976beff46b552464e8f53ed https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/add714dff972b76486dd39704189ca2c.jpeg 28f3381b64f4617a2586bbbc8ae125b3 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a7ad20bebcad33fd4711ccb9d928714f.jpeg 5524cc04e4c20454cf120943f426d001 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen score 6-5 overtime win (against Comets), article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1975-12-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d9586c541089e0a762170bd8dfbba3c7.jpeg 5ff66c3d171ac62717894d829a736b9f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen prevail, league standings, article (Niagara Gazette, 1975-12-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/61dbfee9e176e403251a6c647f0f567f.jpeg 0c117a7d17c5f5ebe0ae1dd95f35abbd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen plan game in Aud, article (1975-12-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/43974026c9468400ba52ae406a30c8cd.jpeg ba8f1dea4ec65b99f83b1cc44bc18102 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen penalized with Philly defeat, article (1975-11-06).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-06 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/e5c35e7e153ff1186acf6b5cb31ede7f.jpeg efbf1f37840b2c1249e56794641ccb7e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen overcome hockey jinx in Philly, article (1975-10-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6d810e18fc897a22cacf11bb5e906cfd.jpeg 2fc7e1904581c34d507ed1a10a59bbf4 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7e381d7efe12860c6439ba6792f47833.jpeg be408072213a63fcba21dc6a82438643 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen officials back Trottier in NAHL dispute, article (c1976-02-21).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/de07f51a02b947b59233186689ca4b74.jpeg ea3498dbe51d90ddbb01cbc00183771f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen may break with Toros, article (c1975-12-29).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f384d6bec26f1e59988c018a60e46f67.jpeg 42c7b952ed85a2848edf999eeac4767c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen line tops in scoring, article (1975-11-13).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-13 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6176f6783cb4c7fb8f865854e9a78909.jpeg 48fae597707f7368dab6a8d872319705 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/13f1105acf62c5c6a4f81de98aa1534a.jpeg 8f292489a64c4518b70291e9c96dc023 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen humble (Binghamton Broome) Dusters, romp 9-1, article (Ed Helinski, Tonawanda News, 1975-11-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5668ac98e35b90230c28425532919caa.jpeg 806cfa6012ea82b43a59eea70035fae3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen hit on final shot (defeat Mohawk Valley Comets in OT), article (1975-12-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/48deb8e5031fe6d54bd5e35e2629be27.jpeg 998d8c91ac3a9443998afa432f4c8284 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen get goalie (Makey) in (Codder dispersal) draft, article (c1976-02-18).jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2a01e9cd3d4182bc3c59b69efd18502f.jpeg d9ffc816d3ceadb58b5e2167c784678f Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen defeat dusters by 4-3, article (1975-12-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c2e35793be64c44c7bff99abfc20fb14.jpeg 642f76a202cd5716965ebf41cefb3b90 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen check Erie by 4-3, Keke Mortson debut, article (1976-02-05).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-05 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9b25275e25b3b6a9dcc08b0ea2369868.jpeg 56e86d086c932c0edd5c83ad14168fa1 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6229e93426a6500e5e26020cb5c39084.jpeg ac37a699ac526ee5d48866c7628ceed3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen blast Nordiques, 8-2, article (Courier-Express, 1975-12-11).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-11 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b96edf2fd9ba935ffc9273ec41ce0faf.jpeg 3483036c5d90e4e1f9d078dd251bdb57 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen bag 4-1 win (in Binghamton), article (c1975-11-03) .jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-03 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/16cc11b0c68b124c6a4f412b645904b5.jpeg 872ae7ba0ea016a00ff82ea2bca691b4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen add punch with Nistico, article (1975-11-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/48b7d3bb6231f269bd3e7e362c54a1b4.jpeg 1e4c5e046b127b489a45dd0973514eea Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen,players are getting fed up (with Toros), article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-12-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6b825a246a8bd4d86abdb83c99a51488.jpeg bf85db4f8bf7b623a059980bfc2b7060 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen's skid hits 4, article, standings (1976-02-16).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-16 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/558aa87bb4371e3dd44c5395d06577bc.jpeg a0e72750948d77e3f5ec9e1f0db7fb96 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource No penalties charged in Nordiques' triumph over Buffalo Norsemen, article, standings (1976-02-25).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-25 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d7d9b9a75a72698031dcf29c5c6c7700.jpeg c9cee80a7404cb9b38e4511b9e249b70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource N-men take on Blazers (tonight), article (1975-11-07).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-07 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f5691a0fe9845efdecce70baf1a30110.jpeg f711765fd06c267c841946d42692f8ba Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Map to Tonawanda Sports Center (c1975-12-19).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-19 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fe465960e6b6abfd69a65563a0166300.jpeg f52f6de64ca02c5addce44e6d61ee7a7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lowly Nordiques shock Norsemen, article (1976-02-25).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-25 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8d99055c65cfa5b1ccbb9c81a9b4c8ce.jpeg 55a4dbf04aac8bd0a6d523d5f1c0c8bf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lights out for Norse--tying goal disallowed, article (1976-01-28).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-01-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fdc8fcd507d258df993331b212d2adaf.jpeg 4175a8b072127ee7f9466b26d6339666 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Jaros, Norsemen's next foe, draw big fines for fighting, article (1975-11-14).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-14 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/091ef271192c81eddc66114bd98ba34a.jpeg 326bb0c24cc27f07cc93a5feb5762399 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource If Norsemen win, they win 'em big, article (1975-10-22).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-22 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9ea66c333e599acb37720f523e7a6142.jpeg 3a3f097b64648cf54162e48c74024bf9 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dusters fall to Norsemen, article (1975-11-18).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-18 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d319ffdd94dde92a10552c1078d35cd5.jpeg acc236efc4d914f27fb996e688dc80a0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen week proclaimed, photo (1975-12-17).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5ec2080e52e0486ed77ccaced5e3a9ca.jpeg cc3389ea8c0cf6fb18c532ea210d87b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Brawl costly as Norsemen bow in Philly, article (c1975-11-06).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-06 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a25dc3f25db2e63aa2d7da6c1717ba86.jpeg e838a0eae2f2a5d95734379b131cf34c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Age doesn't stop Binkley, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1975-11-08).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-08 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/fff66a1b3254a191e51484f8036c931a.jpg 7830981ff39f305f1bf59d70855b2257 Object Photos or illustrations of artifacts of an entity. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda News bag, photo (c.1985).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1985 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c38945cf71b84791f2688c639243074c.jpg d7ce17c966553250066267a86ef35a82 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Rand Company, Kardex, Remington-Rand Description An account of the resource The Rand family powerfully shaped the Tonawandas' business landscape over several generations. Starting in banking, the Rand men (sometimes in direct competition with one another) would become involved in filing systems, office furnishings, <a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/10">automatic musical instruments</a>, and even what would be come the modern computer.&nbsp; In 1908, James Rand Sr.'s Rand Company has its Plant No.1 on the west side of Goundry, near the train bridge (now a parking lot). In 1919 Rand adds Plant No.2, the former North Tonawanda Musical Instrument Works (now Liston Mfg. Co.). The rival <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kardex_Group">Kardex company</a> (operated by James Rand Jr.) is in Tonawanda at Main, Wheeler and Franklin in 1920. This site is later Remington-Rand Plant No. 10 in Tonawanda, where a workers' strike is broken in early summer of 1936 (<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/2297">see plates 48 and 54 for maps</a> of Plants 10 and 11). <br /><br />Wikiepdia, <i><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remington_Rand_strike_of_1936%E2%80%931937">Remington Rand Strike of 1937-1937</a></i>: <blockquote>The strike is notorious for spawning the "Mohawk Valley formula," a corporate plan for strikebreaking to discredit union leaders, frighten the public with the threat of violence, use local police and vigilantes to intimidate strikers, form puppet associations of "loyal employees" to influence public debate, fortify workplaces, employ large numbers of strikebreakers, and threaten to close the plant if work is not resumed.</blockquote> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Kardex ads (Tonawanda News, 1920-04-06).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1920-04-06 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a0cee52f3b99779876ae9e433ab57ea3.jpg 40c296d87c92f136bef90b1fd402cb4d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Avenues / Ironton (Neighborhood) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/83e.jpg" alt="Ironton and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr" /><span class="cover-caption">Ironton Street and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr</span> <b><em>See also: <a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/lost-village-of-ironton/">The lost village of Ironton and the birth of the Avenues</a> and <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/141">Avenues Folk: Mary Kijowski-Konstanty of Fifteenth Ave</a>.</em></b><br /><br /><strong>Origins of Ironton</strong><br /><br />The "spark" for Ironton arrives in 1873, when Niagara Furnace (later <a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/16">Tonawanda Iron and Steel)</a> locates on the banks of the Niagara River near Wheatfield Street. The unofficial village of "Ironton" is named after the promising venture. After initial excitement (and investment in the surrounding land) however, the furnace shuts down after only a year in operation.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Early doings</strong><br /><br />In 1875 map, h<span>omes are seen in the lower Avenues. Oliver Street business? Churches. Colonel Payne's estate is still intact across Payne and up to Dahlgren Place, the former northern limit of the early Avenues. Ironton Street from 1880s according to ArcGIS.<br /><br /></span>"From 1880-1890, its population increased form 1,492 to 4,793," (Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York, p.110).<br /><br />In 1882, the establishment of a John Cichoki's <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1665">tavern on River Road</a> near Wheatfield street <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1543">is a foothold</a> for early Polish settlers. Grocers and butchers are nearby. In 1884 a "minor school in a small frame building" is established less than a quarter mile east down Wheatfield at Dahlgren Place (<a href="https://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1477">Buffalo Courier Express, 1905)</a>. In 1889 or 1890, the much larger, <span>Richardsonian Romanesque style</span> <span><a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/64">Ironton Public School #2</a> opens at the corner of 1st Ave and Oliver Street.&nbsp;<br /></span><br /><strong>The furnace burns again; the River Road industrial corridor</strong><br /><br />The old Niagara Furnace site is expanded and relaunched in 1889 by Tonawanda Iron and Steel. The adjacent marshes and former farms once again become valuable real estate, with "manufacturing interests" courted for the valuable land along the river and railroad tracks. More Poles, Hungarians and others flock to the Avenues, bringing their languages, traditions and chickens with them. An 1891 guidebook describes the real estate situation: <blockquote>It was purchased from Pratt &amp; Jewett by Geo. P. Smith and A. J. Hathaway, Oct. 15, 1889, replatted, and Jan. 1st, 1890, put on the market. Within a year 500 building lots had been sold and 100 houses erected.<br /><br />With June of the present year [1891] the Ironton Land Co. was incorporated with capital of §100,000 and everything bids fair for a prosperous career, as this is the river center of North Tonawanda corporation, and being traversed by all the rail- roads it cannot fail to secure prominent manufacturing interests. <br /><br />The Ironton addition is less than a mile from the North Tonawanda City Hall. With the Iron &amp; Steel Works, the surrounding lumber interests and the bolt and nut works of Plumb, Burdict ct Barnard, which has recently been located on the adjoining property, this section of the city will make a convenient and desirable place for mechanics and business firms. It has the water supply, electric lights, and will soon be connected by the electric street car line. <br /><br />A double two story brick block for stores has just been completed on Oliver street, making a nice addition to the mercantile conveniences there, a $15,000 brick school house was erected a couple of years since, a church dedicated in August and this section has all the modern conveniences of the older part of the city.</blockquote> <strong>Land<br /></strong><br />In November 1889, <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/smithgeorgep1897bio.html">George P. Smith</a> and <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/hathawayaj1897bio.html">A. J. Hathaway</a> buy land opposite the iron works.<strong><br /><br /><br />Incorporation into the City of North Tonawanda</strong><br /><br />The village of "Ironton" (along with the villages of North Tonawanda, Gratwick and Martinsville) is incorporated into the City of North Tonawanda in 1897. The last remnant of the old village name is in its "Ironton Street," running along the west edge of the original avenues. It never had its own post office, or government, but it is an interesting part of the patchwork of the original city that has mostly now vanished from public recall.<br /><br /><strong>An increasingly Polish community on the Avenues</strong><br /><br />For the numerous Polish on the <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/3436">original seven avenues</a>, their church is the center of their community. OLC is established on Center Ave, exactly where the grotto is today. It is later rebuilt just south. <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/98">Pettit Creek</a> flows through the area (it will be covered).<br /><br /><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200105.pdf">The paving of Oliver Street being planned August 26, 1893.<br /></a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"> A progress report </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200169.pdf">about a month later</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">. October 5 </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200235.pdf">there is labor trouble between Poles and Italians</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">.</a><br /><br />The upper avenues remain essentially woods and marshes until the 1940s, when settlement accelerates with the nationwide Baby Boom.&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>Notes:</em><br /><br />&nbsp;* <span><em>Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, of the State of New-York</em> (1884,</span>&nbsp;<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=EEEdAQAAIAAJ">Google Books)</a> Also has lots of details about new Goundry Street school and a brief mention of Gratwick school and enrollment figures.1890 "The village of Tonawanda is up and awake as far as educational matters are concerned. It has a progressive board of education composed of five members, all liberal men in their views. A new brick school building is nearly completed at Ironton, a suburb of the village, that would be a pride to any town."<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"><br /></a> <br />John Carr on Facebook in January 2017: "Go back to the 1800's and my great grandfather's farm, as well as several others, was there, extending from the river inland past Payne. The house was originally along the river. Eventually the lumber yards and steel mills pushed the property, and the house back from the river to Oliver (#849 or #869). In the 1890's, after his death, the property was sold off and developed into individual housing lots. At that time the area was annexed to North Tonawanda, before that the area was part of Wheatfield. Carr Street still exists by the town pool. Many of my great grand parents children and their families had homes in the area. We see the area today pretty much as it was developed then, however modernized a bit and not the capitol of industry it was then."<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b5be67cf0e05477e8f4ad3161ab51422">ArcGIS</a> and old map notes:<br /> <ul> <li>1860 map show Cap. O. Shepard in a few places. From Ohio. Buried there. H(enry) Rosebrock from Hanover, Germany (1880 Census); H. Luttman German. F. Roney</li> <li>Homes on Ironton Street range between 1870 (96 Ironton), 1880 (144 Ironton) and into the early 1900s. Some Year 0s (e.g., 188).</li> <li>The River Rd - Wheatfield "businesses" at southeast corner are 1900-1930, couple of year 0s, though 1886 map shows SOMETHING there earlier.</li> <li>Weston &amp; Son lumber all around in 1886 maps, Stocum &amp; DeGraff south across Summer</li> <li>Simson Street: Properties start at 1860 (23 Simson), couple 1880s and 0s. "<span>Rua, Joseph M" listed as owned on many.&nbsp; 1875 map it's called "Judd Ave, and names of homeowners are given (several Simsons); Called "Miller" in 1886 map. Early enclave for nearby mill, predating even Iron Works?&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Special election, Ironton sewer, article (Daily Cataract, 1899-11-02).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1899-11-02 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/be9922b5030b379b00092efa71281f31.jpg 01f1332073ff002fcec4e903fd5bb6c2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Avenues / Ironton (Neighborhood) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/83e.jpg" alt="Ironton and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr" /><span class="cover-caption">Ironton Street and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr</span> <b><em>See also: <a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/lost-village-of-ironton/">The lost village of Ironton and the birth of the Avenues</a> and <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/141">Avenues Folk: Mary Kijowski-Konstanty of Fifteenth Ave</a>.</em></b><br /><br /><strong>Origins of Ironton</strong><br /><br />The "spark" for Ironton arrives in 1873, when Niagara Furnace (later <a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/16">Tonawanda Iron and Steel)</a> locates on the banks of the Niagara River near Wheatfield Street. The unofficial village of "Ironton" is named after the promising venture. After initial excitement (and investment in the surrounding land) however, the furnace shuts down after only a year in operation.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Early doings</strong><br /><br />In 1875 map, h<span>omes are seen in the lower Avenues. Oliver Street business? Churches. Colonel Payne's estate is still intact across Payne and up to Dahlgren Place, the former northern limit of the early Avenues. Ironton Street from 1880s according to ArcGIS.<br /><br /></span>"From 1880-1890, its population increased form 1,492 to 4,793," (Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York, p.110).<br /><br />In 1882, the establishment of a John Cichoki's <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1665">tavern on River Road</a> near Wheatfield street <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1543">is a foothold</a> for early Polish settlers. Grocers and butchers are nearby. In 1884 a "minor school in a small frame building" is established less than a quarter mile east down Wheatfield at Dahlgren Place (<a href="https://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1477">Buffalo Courier Express, 1905)</a>. In 1889 or 1890, the much larger, <span>Richardsonian Romanesque style</span> <span><a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/64">Ironton Public School #2</a> opens at the corner of 1st Ave and Oliver Street.&nbsp;<br /></span><br /><strong>The furnace burns again; the River Road industrial corridor</strong><br /><br />The old Niagara Furnace site is expanded and relaunched in 1889 by Tonawanda Iron and Steel. The adjacent marshes and former farms once again become valuable real estate, with "manufacturing interests" courted for the valuable land along the river and railroad tracks. More Poles, Hungarians and others flock to the Avenues, bringing their languages, traditions and chickens with them. An 1891 guidebook describes the real estate situation: <blockquote>It was purchased from Pratt &amp; Jewett by Geo. P. Smith and A. J. Hathaway, Oct. 15, 1889, replatted, and Jan. 1st, 1890, put on the market. Within a year 500 building lots had been sold and 100 houses erected.<br /><br />With June of the present year [1891] the Ironton Land Co. was incorporated with capital of §100,000 and everything bids fair for a prosperous career, as this is the river center of North Tonawanda corporation, and being traversed by all the rail- roads it cannot fail to secure prominent manufacturing interests. <br /><br />The Ironton addition is less than a mile from the North Tonawanda City Hall. With the Iron &amp; Steel Works, the surrounding lumber interests and the bolt and nut works of Plumb, Burdict ct Barnard, which has recently been located on the adjoining property, this section of the city will make a convenient and desirable place for mechanics and business firms. It has the water supply, electric lights, and will soon be connected by the electric street car line. <br /><br />A double two story brick block for stores has just been completed on Oliver street, making a nice addition to the mercantile conveniences there, a $15,000 brick school house was erected a couple of years since, a church dedicated in August and this section has all the modern conveniences of the older part of the city.</blockquote> <strong>Land<br /></strong><br />In November 1889, <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/smithgeorgep1897bio.html">George P. Smith</a> and <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/hathawayaj1897bio.html">A. J. Hathaway</a> buy land opposite the iron works.<strong><br /><br /><br />Incorporation into the City of North Tonawanda</strong><br /><br />The village of "Ironton" (along with the villages of North Tonawanda, Gratwick and Martinsville) is incorporated into the City of North Tonawanda in 1897. The last remnant of the old village name is in its "Ironton Street," running along the west edge of the original avenues. It never had its own post office, or government, but it is an interesting part of the patchwork of the original city that has mostly now vanished from public recall.<br /><br /><strong>An increasingly Polish community on the Avenues</strong><br /><br />For the numerous Polish on the <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/3436">original seven avenues</a>, their church is the center of their community. OLC is established on Center Ave, exactly where the grotto is today. It is later rebuilt just south. <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/98">Pettit Creek</a> flows through the area (it will be covered).<br /><br /><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200105.pdf">The paving of Oliver Street being planned August 26, 1893.<br /></a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"> A progress report </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200169.pdf">about a month later</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">. October 5 </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200235.pdf">there is labor trouble between Poles and Italians</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">.</a><br /><br />The upper avenues remain essentially woods and marshes until the 1940s, when settlement accelerates with the nationwide Baby Boom.&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>Notes:</em><br /><br />&nbsp;* <span><em>Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, of the State of New-York</em> (1884,</span>&nbsp;<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=EEEdAQAAIAAJ">Google Books)</a> Also has lots of details about new Goundry Street school and a brief mention of Gratwick school and enrollment figures.1890 "The village of Tonawanda is up and awake as far as educational matters are concerned. It has a progressive board of education composed of five members, all liberal men in their views. A new brick school building is nearly completed at Ironton, a suburb of the village, that would be a pride to any town."<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"><br /></a> <br />John Carr on Facebook in January 2017: "Go back to the 1800's and my great grandfather's farm, as well as several others, was there, extending from the river inland past Payne. The house was originally along the river. Eventually the lumber yards and steel mills pushed the property, and the house back from the river to Oliver (#849 or #869). In the 1890's, after his death, the property was sold off and developed into individual housing lots. At that time the area was annexed to North Tonawanda, before that the area was part of Wheatfield. Carr Street still exists by the town pool. Many of my great grand parents children and their families had homes in the area. We see the area today pretty much as it was developed then, however modernized a bit and not the capitol of industry it was then."<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b5be67cf0e05477e8f4ad3161ab51422">ArcGIS</a> and old map notes:<br /> <ul> <li>1860 map show Cap. O. Shepard in a few places. From Ohio. Buried there. H(enry) Rosebrock from Hanover, Germany (1880 Census); H. Luttman German. F. Roney</li> <li>Homes on Ironton Street range between 1870 (96 Ironton), 1880 (144 Ironton) and into the early 1900s. Some Year 0s (e.g., 188).</li> <li>The River Rd - Wheatfield "businesses" at southeast corner are 1900-1930, couple of year 0s, though 1886 map shows SOMETHING there earlier.</li> <li>Weston &amp; Son lumber all around in 1886 maps, Stocum &amp; DeGraff south across Summer</li> <li>Simson Street: Properties start at 1860 (23 Simson), couple 1880s and 0s. "<span>Rua, Joseph M" listed as owned on many.&nbsp; 1875 map it's called "Judd Ave, and names of homeowners are given (several Simsons); Called "Miller" in 1886 map. Early enclave for nearby mill, predating even Iron Works?&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NT needs 150K for new schools, article (Niagar aFalls Gazette, 1924-10-11).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1924-10-11 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/58d41731834e9d3845c26880b7c98589.jpg 66eed993dfc42b8da0a05cf3915fd136 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Avenues / Ironton (Neighborhood) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/83e.jpg" alt="Ironton and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr" /><span class="cover-caption">Ironton Street and First Ave in 2024. Photo by Dennis Reed Jr</span> <b><em>See also: <a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/lost-village-of-ironton/">The lost village of Ironton and the birth of the Avenues</a> and <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/141">Avenues Folk: Mary Kijowski-Konstanty of Fifteenth Ave</a>.</em></b><br /><br /><strong>Origins of Ironton</strong><br /><br />The "spark" for Ironton arrives in 1873, when Niagara Furnace (later <a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/16">Tonawanda Iron and Steel)</a> locates on the banks of the Niagara River near Wheatfield Street. The unofficial village of "Ironton" is named after the promising venture. After initial excitement (and investment in the surrounding land) however, the furnace shuts down after only a year in operation.&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Early doings</strong><br /><br />In 1875 map, h<span>omes are seen in the lower Avenues. Oliver Street business? Churches. Colonel Payne's estate is still intact across Payne and up to Dahlgren Place, the former northern limit of the early Avenues. Ironton Street from 1880s according to ArcGIS.<br /><br /></span>"From 1880-1890, its population increased form 1,492 to 4,793," (Biographical and portrait cyclopedia of Niagara County, New York, p.110).<br /><br />In 1882, the establishment of a John Cichoki's <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1665">tavern on River Road</a> near Wheatfield street <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1543">is a foothold</a> for early Polish settlers. Grocers and butchers are nearby. In 1884 a "minor school in a small frame building" is established less than a quarter mile east down Wheatfield at Dahlgren Place (<a href="https://www.nthistory.com/items/show/1477">Buffalo Courier Express, 1905)</a>. In 1889 or 1890, the much larger, <span>Richardsonian Romanesque style</span> <span><a href="http://nthistory.com/collections/show/64">Ironton Public School #2</a> opens at the corner of 1st Ave and Oliver Street.&nbsp;<br /></span><br /><strong>The furnace burns again; the River Road industrial corridor</strong><br /><br />The old Niagara Furnace site is expanded and relaunched in 1889 by Tonawanda Iron and Steel. The adjacent marshes and former farms once again become valuable real estate, with "manufacturing interests" courted for the valuable land along the river and railroad tracks. More Poles, Hungarians and others flock to the Avenues, bringing their languages, traditions and chickens with them. An 1891 guidebook describes the real estate situation: <blockquote>It was purchased from Pratt &amp; Jewett by Geo. P. Smith and A. J. Hathaway, Oct. 15, 1889, replatted, and Jan. 1st, 1890, put on the market. Within a year 500 building lots had been sold and 100 houses erected.<br /><br />With June of the present year [1891] the Ironton Land Co. was incorporated with capital of §100,000 and everything bids fair for a prosperous career, as this is the river center of North Tonawanda corporation, and being traversed by all the rail- roads it cannot fail to secure prominent manufacturing interests. <br /><br />The Ironton addition is less than a mile from the North Tonawanda City Hall. With the Iron &amp; Steel Works, the surrounding lumber interests and the bolt and nut works of Plumb, Burdict ct Barnard, which has recently been located on the adjoining property, this section of the city will make a convenient and desirable place for mechanics and business firms. It has the water supply, electric lights, and will soon be connected by the electric street car line. <br /><br />A double two story brick block for stores has just been completed on Oliver street, making a nice addition to the mercantile conveniences there, a $15,000 brick school house was erected a couple of years since, a church dedicated in August and this section has all the modern conveniences of the older part of the city.</blockquote> <strong>Land<br /></strong><br />In November 1889, <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/smithgeorgep1897bio.html">George P. Smith</a> and <a href="https://niagara.nygenweb.net/biography/hathawayaj1897bio.html">A. J. Hathaway</a> buy land opposite the iron works.<strong><br /><br /><br />Incorporation into the City of North Tonawanda</strong><br /><br />The village of "Ironton" (along with the villages of North Tonawanda, Gratwick and Martinsville) is incorporated into the City of North Tonawanda in 1897. The last remnant of the old village name is in its "Ironton Street," running along the west edge of the original avenues. It never had its own post office, or government, but it is an interesting part of the patchwork of the original city that has mostly now vanished from public recall.<br /><br /><strong>An increasingly Polish community on the Avenues</strong><br /><br />For the numerous Polish on the <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/items/show/3436">original seven avenues</a>, their church is the center of their community. OLC is established on Center Ave, exactly where the grotto is today. It is later rebuilt just south. <a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/98">Pettit Creek</a> flows through the area (it will be covered).<br /><br /><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200105.pdf">The paving of Oliver Street being planned August 26, 1893.<br /></a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"> A progress report </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200169.pdf">about a month later</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">. October 5 </a><a href="http://fultonhistory.com/Newspaper%2011/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale/North%20Tonawanda%20NY%20Evening%20News%201893%20Jul-Jul%201894%20Grayscale%20-%200235.pdf">there is labor trouble between Poles and Italians</a><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s">.</a><br /><br />The upper avenues remain essentially woods and marshes until the 1940s, when settlement accelerates with the nationwide Baby Boom.&nbsp;<br /><br /><em>Notes:</em><br /><br />&nbsp;* <span><em>Annual Report of the Superintendent of Public Instruction, of the State of New-York</em> (1884,</span>&nbsp;<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=EEEdAQAAIAAJ">Google Books)</a> Also has lots of details about new Goundry Street school and a brief mention of Gratwick school and enrollment figures.1890 "The village of Tonawanda is up and awake as far as educational matters are concerned. It has a progressive board of education composed of five members, all liberal men in their views. A new brick school building is nearly completed at Ironton, a suburb of the village, that would be a pride to any town."<a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=zCwdAQAAIAAJ&amp;dq=ironton+tonawanda&amp;source=gbs_navlinks_s"><br /></a> <br />John Carr on Facebook in January 2017: "Go back to the 1800's and my great grandfather's farm, as well as several others, was there, extending from the river inland past Payne. The house was originally along the river. Eventually the lumber yards and steel mills pushed the property, and the house back from the river to Oliver (#849 or #869). In the 1890's, after his death, the property was sold off and developed into individual housing lots. At that time the area was annexed to North Tonawanda, before that the area was part of Wheatfield. Carr Street still exists by the town pool. Many of my great grand parents children and their families had homes in the area. We see the area today pretty much as it was developed then, however modernized a bit and not the capitol of industry it was then."<br /><br /><a href="https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=b5be67cf0e05477e8f4ad3161ab51422">ArcGIS</a> and old map notes:<br /> <ul> <li>1860 map show Cap. O. Shepard in a few places. From Ohio. Buried there. H(enry) Rosebrock from Hanover, Germany (1880 Census); H. Luttman German. F. Roney</li> <li>Homes on Ironton Street range between 1870 (96 Ironton), 1880 (144 Ironton) and into the early 1900s. Some Year 0s (e.g., 188).</li> <li>The River Rd - Wheatfield "businesses" at southeast corner are 1900-1930, couple of year 0s, though 1886 map shows SOMETHING there earlier.</li> <li>Weston &amp; Son lumber all around in 1886 maps, Stocum &amp; DeGraff south across Summer</li> <li>Simson Street: Properties start at 1860 (23 Simson), couple 1880s and 0s. "<span>Rua, Joseph M" listed as owned on many.&nbsp; 1875 map it's called "Judd Ave, and names of homeowners are given (several Simsons); Called "Miller" in 1886 map. Early enclave for nearby mill, predating even Iron Works?&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New convent planned on Center, State Ditch somewhat covered, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1926-02-03) .jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-02-03 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b57cf0b90f61509f1f2a5a6edac81c94.jpg 06bda5bb4f5ebeb7fa4c9859d7f2765d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Goundry Street Area Description An account of the resource From the village's earliest days, Goundry Street was a showcase of its most luxurious homes. Wealthy lumber barons and bankers settled here, enjoying both convenient access to the business district, and convenient removal from the same. In the 1940s, many were shuttered due to high maintenance costs, and converted to apartments. Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Big sale of real estate, Oliver Ave Investment Co., Judd-Payne property sold to Home Telephone, article (Niagara Courier, 1906-03-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1906-03-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/5d400da3103bfcdf9839a9a770f5ec69.jpg 7e7deca95b173b88619cf7ead5c6d96d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Payne Estate Description An account of the resource The area north of Wheatfield Street and on both sides of Payne Avenue--formerly the farm and dwelling of early resident and major landholder <a href="http://nthistory.com/items/show/616">Colonel Lewis Payne</a>--was developed for residential use starting around 1914. Stanley, Bennett and Evans Streets stand where "Payne Hill" was knocked flat, its fill going to the Hi-Speed trolley embankment.<br /><br />Other portions were set aside for use in schools (the North Tonawanda High School and Colonel Payne school). <br /><br />The land for Payne Park and Memorial Pool is given in Edward Payne's 1938 will. A provision in the Payne Holding Corp. deed of June 14, 1938 states, "This, conveyance is made and taken upon condition that the land as above described shall be used and maintained as and for a public park to be known as Payne Park." Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paynes Plot and map mention, 1894.jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1894 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/ca21de3978cf1162ae38421095032b5f.jpg a24cc5fefdda322c85f004ab6d1ef188 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dom Polski Description An account of the resource Notes from <a href="https://poloniatrail.com/location/dom-polski-3/">Polonia Trail</a>.<br /><br />Steve Litwin has sketched the following for us <a href="https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~litwin/genealogy/dompolsk.html">on his website</a>:<br /><br /> <blockquote>The land the club now stands on was obtained March 28, 1917 by the POLISH FALCON GYMNASTIC ASSOCIATION, INC. by purchase from the late STANLEY and JULIA GOSCINSKI. This organization was originally formed under the title of INDEPENDENT POLISH FALCONS June 20, 1913. The change of title to HARMONIA SINGING CIRCLE, INC. came June 11, 1914 by the merger of POLISH FALCONS and IM TADEUSZ KOSCIUSZKO. The construction of the building was undertaken June 6, 1919 when the HARMONIA SINGING SOCIETY signed a contract with W. M. MILLER, the contractor, to erect a building on the present site at a cost of $12,350.00. It was signed by Joseph Oleksak, president and John Wieloszynski, secretary. <br /><br />On December 5, 1921, the Board of Directors of THE HARMONIA SINGING SOCIETY voted a merger with THE KNIGHTS OF ST. CASIMER to form one organization to be known as STOW. OBYWATELI DOMU POLSKIEGO,INC.</blockquote> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Symphonia Singing club will give concert at Dom Polski, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1926-11-19).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1926-11-19 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/05b25648402891f5aef5a7d10955378a.jpg d995253dfe45e87e5a8867c4b2b77a84 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gilmore School (Public School No. 7) Description An account of the resource Calls have been made for over a decade for a new school to serve the city's Ironton district before Public School No. 7 opens in 1926. It is not named "Gilmore" school right away; as late as 1933 it is known only by its number, or "the new Ironton school." When the school reopens for 1932, it is filled to capacity. Principal Kenneth G. McLean says the sixth grade will temporarily have to use Ironton School No. 2 as a result. The school is enlarged in 1957. Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Wurlitzer school will be finished in 3 weeks, Ironton No.7 foundation being poured, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1925-06-29).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1925-06-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/bd81cc69d23c144d418b31deaf156de1.jpg 33df7d2023a666ae9fd4a00ef455ee8b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Postcard A pictorial representation of a place or entity, intended to be written upon and mailed. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel, postcard (c1915).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1915 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cccb46b1899e5f39875c1d3b523a449d.jpg a97a979810a857bc839b3f07aab837e3 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Iron and Steel (Niagara River Iron Company) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="Tonawanda Iron and Steel, illustration" src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/16.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">Illustration: Dennis Reed Jr., 2025.</span> <p class="lede">For a century, a massive riverfront iron works dominates the skyline of North Tonawanda near Wheatfield Street and present-day Fisherman's Park. The furnaces cast a ruddy glow over the west, and power the birth of the village of "Ironton," later known as "The Avenues."</p> From <a href="https://nthistory.com/items/show/2891"><em>History of Niagara County</em> (1878)</a>: <blockquote>The Niagara River Iron Company was formed in pursuance of the general manufacturing law, in 1872, with a paid-up capital of $400,000. The first purchase of real estate was of 165 acres from M. Bush. The buildings were erected in 1873, and manufacturing operations commenced the same year. The engine house stands in a prominent position, and by one not knowing its design might be taken for an elegant mansion or villa; the building is 68 by 74 feet, with a proportionate elevation, and finished in tasteful style. The boiler house, judiciously separated, located 45 feet by 70, contains ten ponderous boilers, four feet in diameter and sixty feet long; an octagon chimney eighty feet high rises in front. The blast furnace was constructed to run out fifty tons of pig iron per day, and is 60 by 200 feet and two stories high; a tower rising above the rounded kert contains the machinery for elevating ore and brick by steam power. The oven is 30 by 41 feet, with iron-bound exterior. The buildings named are massive and substantial brick erections, upon stone foundations. The stock house is a frame building, 72 by 500 feet and two stories high. <br /><br />The dock fronting on the river is 500 feet in length, reaching ten feet depth of water. Located upon the dock is an engine for raising freight from the vessels. <br /><br />Two branch tracks of the Central railroad pass over the docks and into the stock house, to deposit and remove material. The buildings cover an area of four acres. <br /><br />The trustees are P. P. Pratt, president; Josiah Jewett, vice-president; S. S. Jewett, H. H. Glenny, George B. Hays, F. L. Danforth and B. F. Felton. During the present general depression in business the works are not operated; but as they are controlled by men of permanent wealth, willing to use it and able to hold their own until the day dawns upon brighter prospects, the advantages of this great concern will yet be felt by the community that has clustered about it in anticipation. The premises and machinery are kept in the most perfect order and neatness under the care of Alexander Reid.</blockquote> Pascal P. Pratt, a "hardware man" from Buffalo, is president and principal stockholder.&nbsp; <blockquote>Mr. [Pascal P.] Pratt also helped to organize the Niagara River Iron Company in 1872. That company operated a blast furnace in North Tonawanda capable of turning out fifty tons of pig iron daily. Pascal Pratt was President of the firm, and among the other principals was S. S. Jewett. This company was later succeeded by the Tonawanda Iron and Steel Company, with William A. Rogers as President.</blockquote> <blockquote>- <a href="https://www.olmstedinbuffalo.com/pascal-p-pratt/#:~:text=city%20of%20Buffalo.-,Mr.,and%20the%20Bank%20of%20Attica.">Olmsted in Buffalo</a></blockquote> By 1875, in the midst of a general depression in the iron industry, the works are stopped, and lie dormant for years, possibly the next 14.<br /><br />In January 1889 it is reported that the Baird Bros. of Ohio will buy the plant and resume operations. It will require about $50K. 30 workers are expected in March. Ore begins arriving in great quantities in June, and on August 28 the furnace roars again. 100 men work the facility, day and night. The production of 100 tons of iron and steel a day is planned.<br /><br /><a href="https://archive.org/details/historyofcityofb00buff">Seemingly owned</a> at one point by "Rogers, Brown and Company, one of the largest iron companies in the country."<br /><br />The iron plant draws workers to the area, many Hungarian and Polish, who settle in a village called "<a href="http://www.nthistory.com/collections/show/83">Ironton</a>," just north of North Tonawanda proper.<br /><br />Frank Burkett Baird <span>(b.1852 d.11/15/1939) </span><span>organizes the Tonawanda Iron &amp; Steel Co, in 1899. (Baird's singular accomplishment is as "Father of the Peace Bridge" - <a href="https://buffaloah.com/h/panam/forestL.html">Buffalo Architecture &amp; History</a>).</span><br /><br />The new venture is a success, and expanding. President Rogers. New "monster" engine in June 1896.<br /><br />President McKinley fires up its mighty Furnace B with great ceremony and the flip of a switch from his home in Ohio in November 1896.&nbsp;<br /><br />Somewhere around 1912 poor management and a poor economy stop the furnaces again. The plant lies unused until purchased by Tonawanda Iron Corp. in 1922.<br /><br />Gilmore.<br /><br />By 2017, the site has been cleared and converted into a small medical park and Fisherman's Park. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived "Tonawanda Iron Corp., Is One of Largest Manufacturers of Pig Iron." Tonawanda News, 1929 (in this collection). Photo A photographic depiction of a person or place. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niagara furnaces of Tonawanda Iron and Steel, photo (Tonawanda Herald, 1897 Insdustrial Edition).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1897 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/62ab93fe387e6af5efc6efbbae2bcbe5.jpg 7eb530154758f65e5642ba6f06d6fb5f Map A diagram of a geographical area's major arteries of transportation, buildings, land owners and terrain. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Niagara County, map (c.1836).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1836 Description An account of the resource "<span>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." - <a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=77794">hmdb.org</a></span> map https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cfb7b9b212eee03f814ea029d633171f.jpg 2bbcbe808a93ca5080383821899568e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource International Paper Company Description An account of the resource (1898-1975?) The International Paper occupied the northern edge of Tonawanda Island for over 50 years, processing lumber for use in magazines and stationery. Organized in 1898 and uniting disparate interests across New York and New England, the company in 1931 purchased the paper mill that had been established by the Tonawanda Paper Company on Tonawanda Island in 1924. Many residents still recall the distinctive odor of the factory, and its green treatment wells still stand conspicuously on Tonawanda Island's eastern shore. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived <ul> <li><em><a href="https://books.google.com/books?id=O9g8BQAAQBAJ&amp;dq">Tonawanda and North Tonawanda 1940-1960</a>,</em> page 10, Historical Society of the Tonawandas</li> <li><a href="https://theniagarabranch.wordpress.com/international-paper-north-tonawanda/">International Paper North Tonawanda, The Niagara Branch blog. </a>Acccessed January, 2017.</li> </ul> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Daily News Paper Corporation growing on Tonawanda Island, article (Niagara Falls Gazette, 1925-09-04) .jpg https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8bbb8eee499dc5d69285e87576db1f3c.pdf 547c5ea4face7bc7465027c45e0205e6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel Archer (c.1893-1921) Description An account of the resource This former elegant hotel still stands in North Tonawanda, at the northeast corner of Oliver and Thompson streets. The Archer Hotel (also called "Hotel Archer") is in operation as early as 1893. D. F. Higgins is the proprietor. W. H. Archer of Buffalo is the architect. "Two minutes walk from the depots. Oliver avenue. Rate, $1.50 a day." In 1903 a branch office for an eye specialist is located there. August 27, 1910: "The well-known Hotel Archer on Oliver street has been reopened by Mr. E. L. Dindruff and is prepared to serve transients and boarders in a first class manner." Want ads suggest there is a barber shop, restaurant and buffet. Meetings by diverse groups such as saloonkeepers unions and fire commissioners are held there regularly. In 1919 the NT Teachers Assn. considers purchasing the building to house female teachers "forced to live out of town." A March 19, 1921 obit for Mrs. Edith M. Dindruff (born in Pekin) says she dies at hotel, and her husband Duane Dindriff is the proprietor. By 1921 it is purchased and remodeled as the new home of the Orioles Club in the Tonawandas. Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Under Arrest, Archer Hotel thief, article (Tonawanda News, 1900-04-19).pdf https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/1d94dc810bfab713a6b324ba255b2162.jpg 6a2e35f486e235cc6a1aca1f8ffd32d6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel Archer (c.1893-1921) Description An account of the resource This former elegant hotel still stands in North Tonawanda, at the northeast corner of Oliver and Thompson streets. The Archer Hotel (also called "Hotel Archer") is in operation as early as 1893. D. F. Higgins is the proprietor. W. H. Archer of Buffalo is the architect. "Two minutes walk from the depots. Oliver avenue. Rate, $1.50 a day." In 1903 a branch office for an eye specialist is located there. August 27, 1910: "The well-known Hotel Archer on Oliver street has been reopened by Mr. E. L. Dindruff and is prepared to serve transients and boarders in a first class manner." Want ads suggest there is a barber shop, restaurant and buffet. Meetings by diverse groups such as saloonkeepers unions and fire commissioners are held there regularly. In 1919 the NT Teachers Assn. considers purchasing the building to house female teachers "forced to live out of town." A March 19, 1921 obit for Mrs. Edith M. Dindruff (born in Pekin) says she dies at hotel, and her husband Duane Dindriff is the proprietor. By 1921 it is purchased and remodeled as the new home of the Orioles Club in the Tonawandas. Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel Archer, T. J. Edwards, proprietor, ad (1908-08-12).jpg https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f55a65b744a33074d601aec19224cf68.jpg 5b6d863d9449634523bcdaf8217390f6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Hotel Archer (c.1893-1921) Description An account of the resource This former elegant hotel still stands in North Tonawanda, at the northeast corner of Oliver and Thompson streets. The Archer Hotel (also called "Hotel Archer") is in operation as early as 1893. D. F. Higgins is the proprietor. W. H. Archer of Buffalo is the architect. "Two minutes walk from the depots. Oliver avenue. Rate, $1.50 a day." In 1903 a branch office for an eye specialist is located there. August 27, 1910: "The well-known Hotel Archer on Oliver street has been reopened by Mr. E. L. Dindruff and is prepared to serve transients and boarders in a first class manner." Want ads suggest there is a barber shop, restaurant and buffet. Meetings by diverse groups such as saloonkeepers unions and fire commissioners are held there regularly. In 1919 the NT Teachers Assn. considers purchasing the building to house female teachers "forced to live out of town." A March 19, 1921 obit for Mrs. Edith M. Dindruff (born in Pekin) says she dies at hotel, and her husband Duane Dindriff is the proprietor. By 1921 it is purchased and remodeled as the new home of the Orioles Club in the Tonawandas. Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Les needed more saves (in narrow preseason loss to Binghamton), article (Buffalo Evening News, 1975-10-15).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-15 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9eb6f8ca5ec6f0a1571570713149e3d9.jpg ff77c527da7b2f8ced218e62a6ca4caf https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/136057454d3988189efbbea75683edc4.jpg e2febf8855274eff134cb9bc41ab8103 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource New goalie Cheropita passes first big test, photo of McConvey stitched, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-11).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-11 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d6870c4df72992ad52cef499886960dd.jpeg b1ca1c63973074549fb7ef5b8b1f8dbd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Untitled, Guy having fun, Claude Noel happy to switch positions, Shero system, article (c1975-10-12).jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-12 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/256b8a3d09e2c8444731c580b1e39c53.jpeg b15fa52e1e90a2f94de3cc0570c7567c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Trottier to play rookies Friday, article, Crosbie photo (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, c1975-09-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0e2801aebd5fcbc2ab9c50fcc73b7d06.jpeg db31fe06275e9ec19435cf533d282433 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sabres to supply Norsemen, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-05-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-05-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/709abaea12f3c960ad7340b4ac3b4fe6.jpeg bd5b68874d822552383a7d75c0779af4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Sabres meet Norsemen in scholarship game, article (c.1975-09-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/7d576ac8f5c51e5b962bcf8ec5ae582c.jpeg 99732deeba1adea802dc1444311e8d86 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Pro hockey coming to NT (Tonawanda News, 1975-04-03).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-04-03 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b38ddde1c98551fb6cf4462e404ec800.jpeg 7d0902bcc955482e3dce1ad62cd4ef4c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen roster cut to 25 players, article (c.1975-09-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a333a293cc528ebf2c99a33c2f3dd1c7.jpg 8fcebeb09f44d8735718728442a5f928 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen outbattled (by Sabres rookies), whole page article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-09-27).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-27 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3fb15df08037721c1e817ff62888a0ba.jpeg 6ebe365efc0ae4d5c3c83d617207e555 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen get Binkley, photo article (c1975-10-08).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-08 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c0e2052fc13425fdc60976283d569b7e.jpeg 8ddb05031450ea840f7464de1deaa33d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen get a lineman that they really wanted, Crowley and Peace, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-09).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-09 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/71713ca592c5e9d6dabae12247f92c8d.jpeg b3ffcb4be116613028f4d892407299d1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen face Erie in final exhibition (Trottier start) article (Tonawanda News, 1975-10-15).jpg Description An account of the resource Les start error? Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-15 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/374e0c64e0123bad07291fb823bba270.jpg 2d53b6552822a7c3b996580aea01af66 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen debut, Crosbie photo (Tonawanda News, 1975-09-27).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-27 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/9d989ca9aad15f37809147698faa8c6b.jpeg 91069fc0ada03c2520baafb9afab98d4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen cut 7, Toro Players Due, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-10-02).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-02 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/d46c3b009a5843a459e2938edf97a715.jpeg ba41fa3cdd913e6b4a097f5ece60600d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen conjure strong image (only 247 at SC for Blades game), article (Peter Drumsta, c1975-10-15).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-15 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2b09ce1fcb96f6361e84b8fb7d891fed.jpeg b21247d85ebf06bb57f9197cf0735e8e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen belt Jets, article (1975-11-01).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-11-01 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3cf579673d2b3a62e879967d36e35a7f.jpeg 3c32ab4c4af55771cf028365c6d5a24b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen begin heavy exhibition schedule - Face Jets here tonight, article (Mike Billoni, Tonawanda News, 1975-10-10).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-10 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/489f8f5695847b150f6ecf8e11c2e8d4.jpeg af0d07fd65a25553be752d15aa0f7cef Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen beat Maine 6-5 (490 smallest crowd yet), article (Tom McDonough, Tonawanda News, 1975-10-29).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-29 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/3cd5776a7b75723fe4c39a661169253d.jpeg 6c366ef0c8c92b235e598ef200276644 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen are anxious for 75 opener, article (Mike Kanaley, Courier-Express, c.1975-10-10).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-10 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/173ad4801c35800e16c30e17ef6c191e.jpeg b22c9981fb0e73a39b107b54df576a77 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen's Morin eyes future, player photo, article (Tonawanda News, 1975-10-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0b992e353dde1b8cfc34dd9ddbf8746b.jpeg 3772a79d434f9df129dea9b3a1df004a Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen's bus a team blender, article (1975-09-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/dcc06546ce45e14dbe9fe7d21aa296f6.jpeg 267522077e43392d4e29b21d604b3348 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL hockey ad, Norsemen v Mohawk Valley (c1975-10-21).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/966421d2fd750057327c54aaf0865b77.jpeg 1999a8922ed26dd1c266a46e470207e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource NAHL Grants local franchise, article (Tonawanda News, c.1975-04-03).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-04-03 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/44140896e007df460cdace1680c55f92.jpeg bcf0bf8cea011b248ced8d738f955894 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mickey sets date for Norsemen post, article (Tonawanda News, c1975-05-19) 2.jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-05-19 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b013c64695eeef99b517031358a28c4f.jpeg a41e50743cb85237eb5373a4f36e98c6 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/f6718e01aecb164df72e4113599d5bf3.jpg fdeca4e6d71b52bb21f79dd40a33116e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource It's Sabre-Time again in the Aud, Report on Buffalo rookies' victory, article (Dick Johnston, Tonawanda News, c1975-09-27).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-27 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2201422d51495cb56848a6f001a2968b.jpeg 8d0e7029ec0e48c23b984f17ddbf95e2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Guy Trottier named coach of Norsemen, article (c.1975-08-28).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-08-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8e5d1e3bec5b9e96934fb45287cbb942.jpeg 0b5eed3aa563b89e4f61041fa9bb6e38 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Cheropita to open in Norsemen goal (Binkley called up, good ticket sales, Nordstrom added), article (1975-10-17).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/935e20f16a7d44403105159ae962e1de.jpeg 58779314fc9e4b0c67ed65c7ace76b13 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen ad (c1975-10-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-10-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b851a377dbb6ce42fae176efa9e65b15.jpeg d11af6aaffba4d51697966df0b789949 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen vs Beauce Jaros, ad (c1976-03-17).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8f1e8c2722460784a4a2a060f42dd570.jpeg 73ac778203f7e69f47415ad9b5af4796 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen vs Johnstown Jets, playoff opener at the Aud (1976-03-21).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/47767151d3c2a0f42dc0dbc16b76d4a1.jpeg 0f82bc06955b892f8a4aaca42a5b1dc6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen trim St. Thomas, Norsemen romp 12-4, articles (c1975-09-28).jpeg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/72e14a12f4b54c57348c13bf586ab887.jpg 8463684115ea8127bead816b5a3a935e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tim Lynch and Doug, photo (2025-10-02).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-10-02 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/580470bf0114f27418ad682f99751cc1.jpg 69a8682fac2a2cbeee60df97c41ed836 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Advertisement A graphic or text document produced by an entity for promotional purposes. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Turks, Outrage Nighe, 756 Oliver, ad (Tonawanda News, 1979-02-24).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1979-02-24 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0807a0dd4d674e02ba7cbdfe5b90d49d.jpg 1986a5b7b87d419ba89565c8b5cca433 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen win first, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-22).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-22 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/8c37a9a795a5bb7ae28f1e116ae8b43f.jpg c37cc722be04879b4361c57e90445c0c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen v Chiefs brawl, photo (Real NAHL fb).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-28 Description An account of the resource 5 Jim Cardiff 14 Vern Campigatto 20 Dave Hanson (311 PIM that year) 8 Galen Head 6 Jerry Zrymiak https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/6954ec60dc3428240fc6810b3e906d5e.jpg 4d580dcd1ee3f711f45cd2282e87f199 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen triumph (in game 4), article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-26).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-26 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/464fa7af48a98eca6bbc1c573c2090a7.jpg 11bf62902ae7ccbb38e359cd3c0a7328 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Norsemen coach in hot water, article (Medina Journal-Register, 1976-02-17).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02-17 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a18c765439107862ba3a366bbd73989c.jpg 6e991348dfddf64f579cac8eca215952 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Keke and Trottier (real NAHL), photo (c.1976-03-26).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-26 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/26bd3dbc6d3055fc3dae69b5a647e6ca.jpg 519f3e09a73587f53cf575f7111f514b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Greg Neeld now a Norsemen, article (Medina Journal-Register, 1975-12-10).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-10 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/cc4c201c100c880a019e1e44778af3ff.jpg b1aa6954b819806fcd3e02e01b78c616 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Dan Dzikoski and Charlie Rumbold, photo (2025-09-30).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025-09-30 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/06011fa68edc54fc2b0244cc21179c3b.jpg 80e653116e310038e80d6a6a8ce4c8e7 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bush hockey mars playoffs, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-31).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-31 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a0f4d52060f0ec485152038a7c63b4f6.jpg 9f48629ec5943ef1d0ad30921aec56ec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo manager raps NAHL goon climate, article (Palladium-Times, 1976-03-30).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-30 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/c10c5d021c1bd2ae0d5925410a050d7f.jpg 7637613bb05c2bf8053e8edb844e5945 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Regular season game results (HockeyDB.com).htm Description An account of the resource <a href="https://dennisreedjr.com/dev/norsemen-record.html">Interactive graph &gt;</a><br /><br /> <table class="sortable ti autostripe" id="sortableTable0"> <thead class="brd"> <tr class="c_sort_head"> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="0" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Game Date</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="1" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="2" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Opponent</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="3" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Team</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="4" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Opp.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="5" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Result</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="6" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Other</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="7" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Att.</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="8" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">W-L-T</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="9" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Streak</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> <th><a href="https://www.hockeydb.com/ihdb/stats/team_results.php?tid=333&amp;sid=1976##" columnid="10" class="revlink" title="Click to sort">Pct†</a><span class="tableSortArrow"></span></th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="brd"> <tr class=""> <td>10/17/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r">OT</td> <td></td> <td>0-1-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.000</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>10/18/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>0-2-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.000</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>10/21/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>12</td> <td>1</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>1-2-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.333</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>10/23/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>4</td> <td>1</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>2-2-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.500</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>10/24/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>3-2-0</td> <td>W3</td> <td>0.600</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>10/25/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>3-3-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.500</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>10/28/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>4-3-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.571</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>10/31/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>7</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>5-3-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.625</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/02/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>6-3-0</td> <td>W3</td> <td>0.667</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/04/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>7-3-0</td> <td>W4</td> <td>0.700</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/05/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>6</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>7-4-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.636</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/07/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>6</td> <td>1</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>8-4-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.667</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/11/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>11</td> <td>6</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>9-4-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.692</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/14/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>9-5-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.643</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/15/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>10-5-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.667</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/17/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>9</td> <td>1</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>11-5-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.688</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/19/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>11-6-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.647</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/21/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>3</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>11-7-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.611</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/22/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>1</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>11-8-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.579</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/26/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>2</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>11-9-0</td> <td>L4</td> <td>0.550</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>11/28/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>8</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>12-9-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.571</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>11/30/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>12-10-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.545</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/03/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>12-11-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.522</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/05/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>5</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>12-12-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.500</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/06/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>13-12-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.520</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/07/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Cape Cod</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>13-13-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.500</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/10/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>8</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>14-13-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.519</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/12/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>15-13-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.536</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/13/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>15-14-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.517</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/16/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>8</td> <td>1</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>16-14-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.533</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/17/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>17-14-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.548</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/19/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r">OT</td> <td></td> <td>18-14-0</td> <td>W3</td> <td>0.563</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/20/1975</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-15-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.545</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/23/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Cape Cod</td> <td>3</td> <td>9</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-16-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.529</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>12/26/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-17-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.514</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>12/30/1975</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-18-0</td> <td>L4</td> <td>0.500</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/02/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-19-0</td> <td>L5</td> <td>0.486</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/04/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>2</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-20-0</td> <td>L6</td> <td>0.474</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/07/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-21-0</td> <td>L7</td> <td>0.462</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/08/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>3</td> <td>11</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>18-22-0</td> <td>L8</td> <td>0.450</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/10/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>19-22-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.463</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/13/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>19-23-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.452</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/15/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>7</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>20-23-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.465</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/17/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>3</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>20-24-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.455</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/22/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>6</td> <td>9</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>20-25-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.444</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/24/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>2</td> <td>3</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>20-26-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.435</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>01/28/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>6</td> <td>5</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>21-26-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.447</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>01/30/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Cape Cod</td> <td>1</td> <td>5</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>21-27-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.438</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/01/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>1</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>21-28-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.429</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/04/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>22-28-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.440</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/06/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>1</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>22-29-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.431</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/07/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>3</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>22-30-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.423</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/08/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>22-31-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.415</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/11/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>22-32-0</td> <td>L4</td> <td>0.407</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/13/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>7</td> <td>5</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>23-32-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.418</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/14/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>4</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>23-33-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.411</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/15/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Philadelphia</td> <td>5</td> <td>9</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>23-34-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.404</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/18/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>24-34-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.414</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/21/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>4</td> <td>3</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-34-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.424</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/22/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>0</td> <td>4</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-35-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.417</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/24/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Maine</td> <td>3</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-36-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.410</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/27/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>2</td> <td>5</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-37-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.403</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>02/28/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>4</td> <td>7</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-38-0</td> <td>L4</td> <td>0.397</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>02/29/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>1</td> <td>12</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>25-39-0</td> <td>L5</td> <td>0.391</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>03/03/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>4</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>26-39-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.400</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>03/05/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>5</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>27-39-0</td> <td>W2</td> <td>0.409</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>03/07/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>7</td> <td>10</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>27-40-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.403</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>03/09/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>27-41-0</td> <td>L2</td> <td>0.397</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>03/10/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Mohawk Valley</td> <td>5</td> <td>6</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>27-42-0</td> <td>L3</td> <td>0.391</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>03/12/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Erie</td> <td>10</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>28-42-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.400</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>03/14/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Johnstown</td> <td>3</td> <td>5</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>28-43-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.394</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>03/16/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Syracuse</td> <td>5</td> <td>2</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>29-43-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.403</td> </tr> <tr class=""> <td>03/17/1976</td> <td>at</td> <td>Binghamton</td> <td>7</td> <td>8</td> <td>Loss</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>29-44-0</td> <td>L1</td> <td>0.397</td> </tr> <tr class=" odd"> <td>03/18/1976</td> <td>vs.</td> <td>Beauce</td> <td>6</td> <td>4</td> <td>Win</td> <td class="r"></td> <td></td> <td>30-44-0</td> <td>W1</td> <td>0.405</td> </tr> </tbody> </table> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a579968a734461fae82cbc2fee8d8c60.jpg 4ae81155b3ca2c7b8ad5c4b2f26fe8a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Playoff Results (HockeyDB.com, etc).htm Description An account of the resource <pre><b>Series B W L GF GA</b> Johnstown Jets 3 2 18 14 Buffalo Norsemen 2 3 14 18 Mar 21 Johnstown Jets 1 5 at <b>Buffalo Norsemen</b> Mar 22 Buffalo Norsemen 4 6 at <b>Johnstown Jets</b> Mar 24 Buffalo Norsemen 2 8 at <b>Johnstown Jets</b> Mar 25 Johnstown Jets 2 3 at <b>Buffalo Norsemen</b> Mar 27 Buffalo Norsemen 0 1 at <b>Johnstown Jets</b> Johnstown Jets win series 3 games to 2<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />GAME 4<br /><br />Hank Taylor, black NAHL rookie of the year.<br /><br />Sign near entrance, 15 or so rows up. Hanson says Neeld was antagonizing him as well. Ed says some fans were probably joining in.<br /><br />Multiple misconducts in the first period.<br /><br />A come-from-behind victory secured by Noel's 3rd period GWG.<br /><br />Neeld wasn't even playing and got speared in the stomach: Camp, "Hey you one-eyed ***".<br /><br />Billoni article about getting punched when a swing misses Neeld.<br /><br />Police escort Jets out. In Hanson's book he remembers being in a cop car in his skates.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></pre> <h1 data-start="102" data-end="136">Final: Norsemen 3, Johnstown 2</h1> <p data-start="137" data-end="154">Attendance: 1,531</p> <h2 data-start="156" data-end="174">Scoring Summary</h2> <p data-start="175" data-end="189"><strong data-start="175" data-end="189">1st Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="190" data-end="254"> <li data-start="190" data-end="254"> <p data-start="192" data-end="254">0:11 — <strong data-start="199" data-end="212">Johnstown</strong>: Head (Gorton, Campigotto) — <em data-start="242" data-end="254">Head’s 1st</em></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="256" data-end="270"><strong data-start="256" data-end="270">2nd Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="271" data-end="469"> <li data-start="271" data-end="330"> <p data-start="273" data-end="330">14:01 — <strong data-start="281" data-end="294">Johnstown</strong>: Head (unassisted) — <em data-start="316" data-end="328">Head’s 2nd</em></p> </li> <li data-start="331" data-end="400"> <p data-start="333" data-end="400">15:07 — <strong data-start="341" data-end="353">Norsemen</strong>: Mortson (Gould, Andersen) — <em data-start="383" data-end="398">Mortson’s 3rd</em></p> </li> <li data-start="401" data-end="469"> <p data-start="403" data-end="469">18:10 — <strong data-start="411" data-end="423">Norsemen</strong>: Steele (Mortson, Stanfield) — <em data-start="455" data-end="469">Steele’s 3rd</em></p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="471" data-end="485"><strong data-start="471" data-end="485">3rd Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="486" data-end="548"> <li data-start="486" data-end="548"> <p data-start="488" data-end="548">12:24 — <strong data-start="496" data-end="508">Norsemen</strong>: Noel (Labelle, Crowley) — <em data-start="536" data-end="548">Noel’s 1st</em></p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="550" data-end="562">Penalties</h2> <p data-start="563" data-end="577"><strong data-start="563" data-end="577">1st Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="578" data-end="1280"> <li data-start="578" data-end="626"> <p data-start="580" data-end="626">0:37 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="598" data-end="609">Cardiff</strong> (interference)</p> </li> <li data-start="627" data-end="682"> <p data-start="629" data-end="682">3:03 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="647" data-end="659">Boudreau</strong> (roughing, fighting)</p> </li> <li data-start="683" data-end="736"> <p data-start="685" data-end="736">3:03 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="702" data-end="713">Crowley</strong> (roughing, fighting)</p> </li> <li data-start="737" data-end="778"> <p data-start="739" data-end="778">4:02 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="756" data-end="765">Morin</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="779" data-end="823"> <p data-start="781" data-end="823">4:02 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="799" data-end="810">Cardiff</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="824" data-end="867"> <p data-start="826" data-end="867">4:34 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="844" data-end="854">Tenesi</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="868" data-end="910"> <p data-start="870" data-end="910">4:34 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="887" data-end="897">Steele</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="911" data-end="955"> <p data-start="913" data-end="955">6:03 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="930" data-end="942">McConvey</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="956" data-end="998"> <p data-start="958" data-end="998">9:00 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="976" data-end="985">Birch</strong> (fighting)</p> </li> <li data-start="999" data-end="1040"> <p data-start="1001" data-end="1040">9:00 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="1018" data-end="1027">Lahey</strong> (roughing)</p> </li> <li data-start="1041" data-end="1085"> <p data-start="1043" data-end="1085">11:56 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1062" data-end="1072">Hanson</strong> (tripping)</p> </li> <li data-start="1086" data-end="1133"> <p data-start="1088" data-end="1133">13:16 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1107" data-end="1118">Cardiff</strong> (misconduct)</p> </li> <li data-start="1134" data-end="1179"> <p data-start="1136" data-end="1179">13:16 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="1154" data-end="1164">Steele</strong> (misconduct)</p> </li> <li data-start="1180" data-end="1239"> <p data-start="1182" data-end="1239">17:27 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1201" data-end="1214">Tetreault</strong> (fighting, misconduct)</p> </li> <li data-start="1240" data-end="1280"> <p data-start="1242" data-end="1280">17:27 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="1260" data-end="1269">Lahey</strong> (fighting)</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1282" data-end="1296"><strong data-start="1282" data-end="1296">2nd Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="1297" data-end="1399"> <li data-start="1297" data-end="1349"> <p data-start="1299" data-end="1349">15:00 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1318" data-end="1331">Levasseau</strong> (delay of game)</p> </li> <li data-start="1350" data-end="1399"> <p data-start="1352" data-end="1399">17:39 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1371" data-end="1384">Tetreault</strong> (interference)</p> </li> </ul> <p data-start="1401" data-end="1415"><strong data-start="1401" data-end="1415">3rd Period</strong></p> <ul data-start="1416" data-end="1584"> <li data-start="1416" data-end="1457"> <p data-start="1418" data-end="1457">2:51 — Norsemen, <strong data-start="1435" data-end="1444">Morin</strong> (elbowing)</p> </li> <li data-start="1458" data-end="1501"> <p data-start="1460" data-end="1501">8:58 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1478" data-end="1488">Hanson</strong> (elbowing)</p> </li> <li data-start="1502" data-end="1543"> <p data-start="1504" data-end="1543">10:19 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1523" data-end="1531">Reed</strong> (hooking)</p> </li> <li data-start="1544" data-end="1584"> <p data-start="1546" data-end="1584">16:16 — Johnstown, <strong data-start="1565" data-end="1573">Reed</strong> (tripping)</p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="1586" data-end="1602">Shots on Goal</h2> <ul data-start="1603" data-end="1679"> <li data-start="1603" data-end="1642"> <p data-start="1605" data-end="1642"><strong data-start="1605" data-end="1619">Johnstown:</strong> 8 – 11 – 10 — <strong data-start="1634" data-end="1640">29</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1643" data-end="1679"> <p data-start="1645" data-end="1679"><strong data-start="1645" data-end="1658">Norsemen:</strong> 18 – 6 – 12 — <strong data-start="1673" data-end="1679">36</strong></p> </li> </ul> <h2 data-start="1681" data-end="1702">Scoring by Periods</h2> <ul data-start="1703" data-end="1773"> <li data-start="1703" data-end="1739"> <p data-start="1705" data-end="1739"><strong data-start="1705" data-end="1719">Johnstown:</strong> 1 – 1 – 0 — <strong data-start="1732" data-end="1737">2</strong></p> </li> <li data-start="1740" data-end="1773"> <p data-start="1742" data-end="1773"><strong data-start="1742" data-end="1755">Norsemen:</strong> 0 – 2 – 1 — <strong data-start="1768" data-end="1773">3</strong></p> </li> </ul> Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-21 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/a3df32936e1cdf5e2459dd58ed82df85.jpg 028850b535f46a50a99b4d355bb40aa8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DeGraff Memorial Hospital Description An account of the resource <ul> <li>In 1913 business leaders in the Tonawandas including LeGrand S. DeGraff and NT Mayor Dr. John A. Rafter developed a plan to create a badly needed hospital. DeGraff funded the endeavor with a "very substantial contribution."</li> <li>Architect W. O. Johnstone donated his work for the hospital. Ground was broken in April 14; dedication ceremonies took place May 30, 1914.</li> <li>In 1930 an addition for a Nurses Home and Maternity Ward was made possible by a legacy grant from James S. Thompson. Another expansion was started in 1942 and completed in 1944.</li> <li>In 1947, changes from a public institution to a non-profit, membership corporation.</li> <li>March 14, 1953 a new addition and Maternity Wing are opened.</li> <li><span>"June, 1964, marked the opening of the first phase of the New DeGraff Memorial Hospital." (Centennial article in this collection)</span></li> <li><span>"Later in 1965, Phase II of the new hospital building program will be finished bringing its capacity to 190 beds. Then the renovation of the new wings in the old hospital will be started, however, this is but one step in coping with the evolving needs of our community." (Ibid)</span></li> </ul> People A painting or photograph of a person and / or a brief biographical description. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource DeGraff, LeGrand Simson (1871-1960).per Description An account of the resource 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 at Lima, N. Y. He has been associated with the business of A. Weston & Son, wholesale lumber dealers, almost from the time of his arrival in North Tonawanda, and within five years of the beginning of this connection became general manager for the firm, in which capacity he continues. Principally through his efforts the business has retained its position as one of the largest and most successful of the kind in western New York. The firm of A. Weston & Son, of which he is manager, has at present 6,000,000,000 feet of standing timber in California and Oregon. They have a large export business besides making extensive shipments to all parts of the United States east of the Mississippi river. Mr. DeGraff carries many responsibilities besides those of general manager for A. Weston & Son, so large and numerous have his principal business interests become. He is president of the State National Bank of North Tonawanda; president of the Rochester Box & Lumber Company; director of the Niagara Falls Power Company, the Lagoon Lumber Company of California, the Little River Redwood Company, the Cottoneva Lumber Company, the Elk Lumber Company of Oregon, the A. Weston Lumber Company of Olean, N. Y., the Export Lumber Company of Boston, Mass., the Bathurst Lumber Company of Bathurst, New Brunswick, the Hope Lumber Company of Canada, the Tonawanda Power Company, and the American District Steam Company of North Tonawanda, N. Y. Nineteen years ago Mr. DeGraff was married to Ve Norma Crown, daughter of Augustus M. Crown, of Tonawanda, N. Y. Both Mr. and Mrs. DeGraff devoted a great deal of time and energy to war work during 1917 and 1918, Mr. DeGraff serving as a member of the Draft Board of his city and Mrs. DeGraff as chairman of the local Red Cross organization. He was a heavy contributor to every project aimed to insure the winning of the war, placing his means and services without stint at the call of the country. He holds membership in many social organizations, chief among which are: The Buffalo Club, the Buffalo Country Club, the Ellicott Club, the Buffalo Yacht Club, the Niagara Falls Country Club, and the Bankers’ Club of New York. Fraternally he is a Mason, affiliated with Sutherland Lodge in North Tonawanda. In political principle Mr. DeGraff is a Republican, but he has never mingled in party affairs or had any desire for office. The DeGraff Memorial Hospital at North Tonawanda, the only institution of its kind in the Tonawandas, owes its existence to Mr. DeGraff’s interest and generosity, and was named in honor of his father. The great need for the establishment of a hospital in one or the other of the “Twin Cities” had been apparent for many years, but means for its erection and maintenance were lacking, and various efforts to raise the necessary funds proved unsuccessful. Mr. DeGraff thereupon undertook the task, and after obtaining what subscriptions he could himself, supplied the required remainder to erect and equip the building, which is located on Tremont Street, North Tonawanda. Its management is vested in a board of trustees, including a representative appointed by each of the three local banks, and the mayors of Tonawanda and North Tonawanda. With the completion of the structure and its proper furnishing Mr. DeGraff turned the institution over to the city, where it has been highly appreciated. Its reputation is so high that frequently patients desiring admission have to be turned away because the accommodations will not permit, and a great work has been accomplished in the community through this medium. Maj. John A. Rafter, M. D., has been superintendent at the hospital ever since it was opened. The citizens of North Tonawanda take great pride in the reputation which the hospital has acquired. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1871 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b2e9aaad7f1e9e45a1e860a1ff66571c.jpg 833a8a4b96d0af1a0eb2afb179381b26 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Illustration An abstracted line drawing or depiction. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Tonawanda Sports Center Seating Diagram (Norsemen Magazine, 1975-12).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/0ea3a15aee4f7186f9a7a5f98a692cc3.jpg 4d6d1b648ecc9b0f8184246ac95b46c5 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Paul Crowley, photo (Norsemen Magazine 1976-02).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-02) https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/161fc0492ced3d9f301226a9a8cc0c16.jpg 7a6160d4e08d5a398448e6099a7ad791 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Larry Gould, most valuable Norsemen, photo and article (Norsemen magazine, 1976-03-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/b23220a9228374fc3035248a776ee5c8.jpg 7e53b010da26cf48eb23a0f7f79002d0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Greg Neeld, photo (Norsemen Magazine, 1975-12-28).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-12-28 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/716ac27871fffa99f7aea730d67ae37d.jpg 150938b82886cac25bf6fc392a6004bd Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Claude Noel, most popular Norseman, photo and article (Norsemen Magazine, 1976-03-20).jpg Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1976-03-20 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/373bf6ddf27dd22cfb21f430b61c2601.jpg 38f4cc921630613c2f6ba519c95bfbfa Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Article Text appearing in a newspaper. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Norsemen are here, article and transcription (Paul Moran, Norsemen Magazine, c.1975-09) Description An account of the resource “THE NORSEMEN ARE HERE”<br />Paul Moran<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />“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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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 expansion and solid market potential, was looking for franchise owners.<br /><br />Liz and Dick or Ike and Mamie could have been no more a perfect match than Turecki-Taheri and the NAHL. They sized each other up for awhile. The league looked at the market, and at the Sports Center. The doctors looked at the business end. Marshall looked at the hockey end. It may not have been love at first sight, but a beautiful marriage resulted nonetheless.<br /><br />The doctors had a franchise. The next step was the formulation of a recipe for success.<br /><br />They brought in eight other individuals — each an expert in a certain field — and sold shares in the club. The groups handled the business of putting together a hockey team. The appointment of Marshall to oversee the hockey portion of the operation came shortly thereafter. The formation of the Norsemen was formally announced at a press conference at May at the Statler Hilton. Plans at the time were generally sketchy, but the wheels of progress, which would before long begin to whirr, slowly began turning.<br /><br />Each of the 10 owners assumed part of the burden of plotting the club’s course of action during those formative days. The efforts of each, combined with the owners’ resulted eventually in a meld that is a hockey organization from top to bottom, professional in every respect.<br /><br />The wheels of progress had become a whirr by early summer. But the whirr was not out of control. No decision was made without full consideration being given to all the alternatives. Things progressed quickly, but not too quickly.<br /><br />Perhaps the most important decision made by Marshall and the owners was the appointment of Guy Trottier as player-coach. The decision was another in a line of good ones. Marshall and Trottier have become a team, the goal of which is to put together a top flight hockey team in the shortest possible time. They work well together, and it shows.<br /><br />With the aid of the parent WHA Toronto Toros and NHL Buffalo Sabres, the Norsemen appear well on their way to making a name for themselves in the NAHL. Their early showings prove that a challenger to the Lockhart Cup lurks in North Tonawanda. It wears green and gold and answers to Norsemen.<br /><br />That’s progress. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09 transcription https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/99400c8b6e565f3bd074a0553d2f8d6c.pdf a6c567db6057f0ec0ae1a2d12ff311b1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Hockey Club Inc., shareholder agreement (1975-09-22).pdf Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1975-09-22 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/2d370bdd568ca7a1b9f92593dcc04a4e.jpg 454b1bf3be1ccf537184c9488b083ad5 https://www.nthistory.com/files/original/721afa294925b0e5ac6130ce9851cc0d.jpg 585302039afae5c9835dec77471cfc76 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976) Description An account of the resource <img class="cover" alt="A team photo of the Buffalo Norsemen in their only season, 1975-1976." src="http://www.nthistory.com/custom/cover/9c.jpg" /><span class="cover-caption">The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. <em>Front row, L-R:</em> Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. <em>Back row, L-R:</em> Gary Stevens (trainer), Derek Harker, Wayne Morin, Shane McConvey, Reg Lahey, Dave Peace, Greg Neeld, Charlie Labelle, Claude Noel (A), Jim Stanfield, Keke Mortson, Denis Anderson, (unknown), Dave Given. Photo from late in the season, after Feb. 7, 1976.</span> This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the <a href="https://nthistory.com/collections/show/116">Tonawanda Sports Center</a> on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.<br /><br /> <div style="margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 100%;"><img src="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Norsemen-mascot-Hagar-small-1.png" style="width: 150px;" /></div> <div style="font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 800; width: 100%; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.14em; color: #244b2e; display: block; text-align: center; margin: 2.6rem 0 3rem 0; padding: 1.1rem 0 0.9rem 0; border-top: 5px solid #244b2e; border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;">THE RISE AND FALL OF THE BUFFALO NORSEMEN</div> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-part-1/">Part 1: Tonawanda Sports Center</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-2-training-camp/">Part 2: Countdown to Training Camp</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-norsemen-3-norsemen-v-sabres/">Part 3: Hockey Night in Tonawanda: Norsemen v. Sabres Rookies</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/norsemen-4-characters/">Part 4: Inside the Norsemen Locker Room: The Cast of Characters</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/buffalo-vs-everyone-the-norsemens-winter-of-discontent/">Part 5: Buffalo vs. Everyone</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nthistory.com/articles/an-unbelievable-end/">Part 6: An Unbelievable End</a></li> </ul> <div style="border-bottom: 2px solid #a4b89f; background: #f2f5f1; margin-top: 0px;"></div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Buffalo Norsemen personnel (and personalities).htm Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1974 Description An account of the resource <em>"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."</em>- Tim Lynch, former Assistant Rink Manager, Tonawanda Sports Center.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />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.&nbsp;<br /><br /><br /><hr /> <h3><strong>Buffalo Norsemen Officers</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>President</strong>: Dr. Dudley Turecki</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>1st Vice President</strong>: Paul R. Pellittieri</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Secretary</strong>: Joseph A. Cassetta</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Treasurer</strong>: Richard A. DiVita</p> </li> </ul> <hr /> <h3><strong>Board of Directors</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p>Joseph Cassetta</p> </li> <li> <p>Richard DiVita</p> </li> <li> <p>Jack Fortune</p> </li> <li> <p>Peter Gambino</p> </li> <li> <p>Barnard Hewitt</p> </li> <li> <p>Ray Kissel</p> </li> <li> <p>Willie Marshall</p> </li> <li> <p>Paul Pellittieri</p> </li> <li> <p>Paul Rumbold</p> </li> <li> <p>Dr. Syde Taheri</p> </li> <li> <p>Dr. Dudley Turecki</p> </li> </ul> <hr /> <h3><strong>Personnel</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>General Manager</strong>: Willie Marshall</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Coach</strong>: Guy Trottier</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Trainer</strong>: Gary Stevens</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Director of Public Relations</strong>: Rick Veit</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Assistant Director of Public Relations</strong>: Wayne Decker</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Statistician</strong>: Dennis Kapsiak</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Office Secretaries</strong>: Stephanie Chriss, Mary Jane Markovich</p> </li> </ul> <hr /> <h3><strong>Minor Officials</strong></h3> <ul> <li> <p><strong>Scorer</strong>: Dennis Kapsiak</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>PA</strong>: Don Brock</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Timer</strong>: Larry Hempel</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Penalty Timer</strong>: Russ Collier</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Penalty Box</strong>: Chuck Henry, Ed Van Volkenburg, Keith Knoph, John Celmer</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Goal Judges</strong>: Jim Craig, Dick Westphal</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>Stats</strong>: Bill Morrissey</p> </li> </ul> <hr /> <h3><strong>Players</strong></h3> <p>* = Team photo</p> <p><br /><strong>Guy Trottier (#16?,)<br /></strong>- Player / coach<br />- Bad back<br />-&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong>Steve Atkinson (#11, RW)</strong><br />&nbsp;- Captain<br />-&nbsp;<br /><br />--------------<br /><br /><strong>Denis Anderson* (#20)</strong><br /><br /><strong>Paul Crowley (#19, RW)</strong><br /><br />- Another small guy<br />- Assigned to Buffalo by WHA Houston Aeros<br /><br />From Norsemen Magazine (1976-02):<br /><br />PAUL CROWLEY … PLENTY OF DESIRE</p> <p>One of the most pleasant surprises of the Norsemen’s first season in the NAHL has been the play of Paul Crowley.</p> <p>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 45 assists in 68 games.</p> <p>Norsemen General Manager, Willie Marshall and Player-Coach Guy Trottier feel the diminutive right winger has an excellent chance of making the major leagues. Trottier says “If every player on our team had his desire to go along with their talent, we would have been in first place all—”<br /><br /><strong>Dave Given* (#12)</strong></p> <p><strong><br />Larry Gould* (#8 LW)<br /><br /></strong>- Captain after Atkinson departure halfway through season, also on team photo the captain<br />- Leading scorer, team MVP<br />- Heart throb<br />- Free agent, wants NHL, wants to get what he needs in Buffalo<br /><br /></p> <p>From Norsemen Magazine (1975-11, in Ton News too):</p> <p>LARRY GOULD<br />He know what he must learn to get back to the big time<br /><br />Larry Gould of the Buffalo Norsemen has become the early favorite of females who attended the club’s first game and can be found at most of the practice sessions.</p> <p data-start="283" data-end="423">But, the mustachioed left-winger has a surprise for the area sweethearts. “I am married and have a four-year-old daughter,” Larry bragged.</p> <p data-start="425" data-end="558">When asked about his female following, Gould commented, “I can’t wait for my lovely wife Jeanine and my daughter Lisa to get here.”</p> <p data-start="560" data-end="751">But, for the time being, Larry’s mind is on hockey, not on the blondes in the stands. “I know what it takes to make it to the National Hockey League and I hope to get it here,” Larry added.</p> <p data-start="753" data-end="1040">Gould came to the Norsemen as a free agent. He called General Manager Willie Marshall and asked for a tryout and has done nothing but impress the brass since he’s been here. He is a sure bet to be one of the team’s leaders when it opens the North American Hockey League season Oct. 17.</p> <p data-start="1042" data-end="1280">Marshall was ecstatic when Gould called for a tryout. “I was very surprised to here from him. John Anderson, director of scouting for the Buffalo Sabres couldn’t believe that Gould was coming here, either,” Marshall said amidst a smile.</p> <p data-start="1282" data-end="1429">“Larry is not only a good team player, but one of the best complete hockey players we have,” he added. “Players of his caliber are hard to find.”</p> <p data-start="1431" data-end="1672" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="">Norsemen player-coach Guy Trottier also speaks highly of Gould’s talents. “It’s good to have a good two-way hockey player around,” Guy commented. “He is a very intelligent skater who handles the puck well and plays his position very well.”</p> <p><br />From Norsemen Magazine (1976-03-20):</p> <p>LARRY GOULD<br />Most Valuable Norseman</p> <p>Larry Gould, the Norsemen’s leading scorer this season, has been selected the most valuable player by a vote of his teammates and was presented an award by the Norsemen Booster Club prior to the final regular season game last Thursday night.</p> <p>Larry, in his fourth professional season, has enjoyed his most productive season as a pro with 32 goals and 65 assists (both personal highs) for 97 points in 72 games as of this writing.</p> <p>The most amazing thing about Gould’s highly productive season is that it has virtually gone unnoticed. Larry is not a flashy player who makes spectacular end to end rushes nor is he a spectacular stickhandler or shooter. He is, however, a remarkably consistent hockey player who has the knack for making the right plays at the right times. He is an excellent penalty killer and has been a valuable member of the Norsemen power play.</p> <p>The 23 year old Gould was made captain midway through the season after the departure of Steve Atkinson. Under his leadership, the Norsemen have made the playoffs in their first season, and it seemed fitting that Larry scored the game winning goal against Syracuse to finally clinch a playoff position.</p> <p><strong><br /><br />Derek Harker* (#4)<br /><br />Charlie Labelle* (#14)<br /><br />Reg Lahey* (#7)<br /><br />Jim Mackey*<br /><br />Shane McConvey*<br /><br />Wayne Morin* (#2)<br /><br />Keke Mortson* (#)<br /><br /></strong>- Joins team in Feb, bolster playoff run<br />- "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.</p> <p>Critics label him a “hot dog” and a “show-off” and several unprintable things." (1974-02-22 Hockey News)<br />- Wore 99 playing for Macon Whoopies<br />-&nbsp;<br /><br /><strong><br /><br />Greg Neeld* (#5, #10 in team photo, D)<br /><br /></strong>- Billoni piece in news articles<br />- Stayed with Dan D. ("Wanna see the ring?" "Keep an eye on this")<br />- Joined team later<br />- Sabre rookie<br />- Lost eye, NHL rules against, sues NHL<br />- Develops shield w dad<br />- Target of final brawl<br /><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>Claude Noel* (#15, C)</strong><br />- Assistant captain<br />- Voted most popular by Booster club<br />- "Bones"<br />- Cutie pie<br />- Free agent (undrafted, just 20, small)<br />- Formerly a defensemen, transitioned to C<br />- Tim Lynch (former assistant rink manager) tells a story that Willie Marshall had asked him and some other guys (not players just good skaters) to get on the team bus and go to Johnstown to film some insert skating shots for the film <em>Slap Shot</em>. He was getting ready to get on the bus when someone called the team office. His wife's water had broke, and he was having twins. He didn't make it to Johnstown. But he did give one of the girls the middle name "Noel," after his favorite Norseman, Claude Noel.<br /><br />From <em>Norsemen Magazine</em> 1976-03-20:</p> <p>CLAUDE NOEL<br />Most Popular Norseman</p> <p>Claude Noel, a 20 year old center with classy moves, has been selected the most popular Norseman player by the Norsemen Booster Club. He received the award prior to the final regular season home game this past Thursday.</p> <p>Claude almost did not get a chance to play professional hockey. He was a defenseman for Kitchener in junior hockey and despite his impressive statistics, he was not drafted by a major league team because he was considered to be too small to make it as a defenseman. A friend of his convinced Norsemen General Manager Willie Marshall to invite Claude to training camp. Willie did and liked what he saw.</p> <p>“Bones,” as he is known to his teammates, proved his durability in the hard hitting North American Hockey League by being the only Norseman to play in every game this season, and his hard work and clutch play have made him one of the big favorites with Norsemen fans. He scored two goals in the two victories that clinched a playoff spot, a 10-4 win over Erie and a 5-2 victory against Syracuse.</p> <p>A classy stickhandler and playmaker, Noel has made the transition to center amazingly well and his steady improvement shows in his scoring statistics. His 58 points have him tied with Coach Guy Trottier for the second highest point total on the team, and his 40 assists are also the second highest on the team.</p> <p>One year ago, it appeared Claude Noel had no future in pro hockey. One season later, it seems the most popular Norseman is a young man with a bright future.</p> <p><strong><br />Jim Mackey* (#30, G)<br /><br />Keke Mortson</strong><br /><br />From Norsemen magazine (1975-09):</p> <p>KEKE MORTSON<br />BOLSTERS NORSEMEN PLAYOFF DRIVE<br /><br />Tonight marks the return of Cleland “Keke” Mortson to Memorial Auditorium, this time wearing Buffalo colors for the first time in his long professional hockey career.<br /><br />Keke will be remembered quite well by long time Buffalo Hockey Fans for his hustling, chippy style of play during his years with Cleveland, Hershey, Quebec, Rochester and Baltimore of the American Hockey League. Some of Buffalo’s newer hockey fans will remember him as the captain of the Buffalo Sabres farm team, the Cincinnati Swords, that won a Calder Cup playoff game here at the Aud a few years ago.<br /><br />Buffalo Norsemen General Manager Willie Marshall, one of the top players in the AHL for nearly 20 years, and a former team mate of Mortson says, “Keke is one of the best team players I ever played with. He is a tremendous competitor on the ice, and knows how to pick a team up when they’re down. We have a very young team, said Willie, and Keke is exactly the type of experienced veteran forward we have needed right along to help settle the kids down in our battle for a playoff position.”<br /><br />Keke didn’t take very long to make his presence felt in the North American Hockey League. In his very first game with the Norsemen on February 4th in Erie, he led the Norsemen to a 4-3 victory with two goals (one on a power play) and one assist, and also started the play which led to the winning Buffalo goal with five minutes remaining to play. The victory moved Buffalo 6 points ahead of fifth place Binghamton in the race for the final playoff berth, and also moved the Norsemen to within 5 points of third place Erie.<br /><br /><strong>Dave Peace</strong><br /><br /><strong>Bill Steele* (#9, ASS.)</strong><br /><br /><strong>Jim Stanfield</strong><br /><br /><strong>Mario Viens (G)</strong><br /><br /><strong>Wayne Morin</strong><br /><br /><strong></strong></p>