It was April 11, 1975. The Whalers were still in the WHA, playing against the Minnesota Saints. It was that night at the Hartford Civic Center that the WHA penalty record was established. 41 penalties, 217 minutes total. This great fight was called by a very young Bob Neumier, currently of NBC Sports (and formerly of WBZ TV sports and WEEI Sports Radio in Boston).

The following recording was taken from the “B-side” of the Brass Bonanza cassette tape. This recording was also featured on the “2nd edition” of the Whalers 45rpm record. The flip side of the [elusive original] 45rpm Brass Bonanza features an interview with Gordie Howe, as well as his record breaking, and 1000th goals.

I recently discovered an extended version of the fight on the “Whalers…Score!” LP. Audio coming soon!

Additional information provided by Rocco Paluch and Tommy Deusser.

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