Also #OTD in #Minnesota Sports History (1974) Mike Walton is cut in the face by the stick of the Aero’s John Schella. After the ensuing brawl, Walton (who required stitches) was ejected and Schella received a 5 minute major. #ASlapShotInTime https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100171179/

Bill Goldthorpe served Walton’s major. As soon as penalties expired, Goldthorpe went after Schella on his way out of the box.
Official: “You forgot your stick!”
BG: “Don’t worry, I’ll be right back.”
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/100171188/

Clipping from Star Tribune - Newspapers.com

Clipping found in Star Tribune in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Apr 22, 1974.

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