In a decided departure from Puckhound's Hound Central offerings of the past, the occasional ramblings, insights and streams of consciousness of a hockey dad, fan and a self-appointed hockey hound emeritus.
Saturday, June 8, 2013
2013 Top Autos: No. 4
To say that Bobby Clarke was a chippy player would be an understatement. No, he was more of a demon, buzzing around and letting opponents know that they could expect a few bumps, bruises and, on occasion, broken bones by game's end.
That point was driven home recently by watching a documentary on the 1972 Summit Series, in which Canda and the Soviet Union engaged each other for hockey supremacy. While Paul Henderson remains a Canadian legend for his series-clinching goal, Clarke's two-hander on Valeri Kharlamov is remembered just as well.
Lacking a specific puck that commemorates that series, this Team Canada puck, which Clarke signed in late January when the Philadelphia Flyers came to Tampa, serves as a capable substitute.
Up next: No. 3
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In-person is the only way to get Clarke now. He's started charging $25 by mail!
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