Buffalo Norsemen Hockey Club (1975-1976)
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The Buffalo Norsemen team photo at Tonawanda Sports Center. Front row, L-R: Mario Viens, Paul Crowley, Willie Marshall (GM), Larry Gould (C), Guy Trottier (player-coach), Bill Steele (A), Jim Mackey. Back row, L-R: 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. This NAHL semi-pro hockey team plays a single season (1975-1976) at the Tonawanda Sports Center on Ridge Road in North Tonawanda. Today, the facility is used at the North Tonawanda bus garage and NT Inter-Church Food Pantry.The Rise and Fall of the Buffalo Norsemen on the NT History Blog:
Buffalo Norsemen personnel (and personalities).htm
"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.…
Mortson Giving Macon Fans Money’s Worth, article (The Hockey News, 1974-02-22).htm
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…
NEELD articles - CAHA Decision Keeps Neeld In Limbo; Centennials Need Him To Stay In Race, article (The Hockey News, 1974-11-08).htm
CALGARY—
Greg Neeld should have fastened his seat belt when his Junior hockey career hit top acceleration. He has experienced more turbulence than…
NAHL press release excerpts (1975-1976).htm
https://archive.org/details/nahl_press_releases_1975-76/page/n17/mode/2upLeague headquarters transition that season from Albany to Buffalo (30 Cayuga…
NAHL Welcomes Buffalo Norsemen As New Team Unveils Rink Plans, article (The Hockey News, 1975-05-23).htm
BUFFALO—
The major news media personnel gathered at Buffalo’s Statler Hilton Hotel for a press conference called by the North American Hockey…
The Norsemen are here, article and transcription (Paul Moran, Norsemen Magazine, c.1975-09)
“THE NORSEMEN ARE HERE”Paul MoranProgress very often is an intangible sort of thing. But at times it comes at you more quickly than a Guy Trottier…
Buffalo Norsemen vs. Buffalo Sabres exhibition game, stills from video, rosters (1975-09-26).
From University at Buffalo: "Color, silent film showing a portion of an exhibition hockey game between the National Hockey League (NHL) Buffalo Sabres…
Norsemen face Erie in final exhibition (Trottier start) article (Tonawanda News, 1975-10-15).jpg
Les start error?
Roster and stats, Buffalo Norsemen (As of 10/28/1975).tab
No. Name Position GP G A Pts. PIM 1 Bill Cheropite Goal 5 0 1 1 11 2 Wayne…
Norsemen Land Binkley From Toros, article (The Hockey News, 1975-10-31).jpg
BUFFALO: The Norsemen acquired two more former National Leaguers from the Sabres and Toros (they already had Guy Trottier and Steve Atkinson).
From…
Buffalo Norsemen Magazine, game program vs Maine Nordiques, excerpts (1975-11).jpg
Profile on Larry Gould
Freddie Hunt Jr now making good on own, photo (Tonawanda News, 1975-11-14).jpg
AI transcription:
Famous Dad image hurt
Freddie Hunt Jr. now making good on own
You might think that if you were interested in becoming a…
Pro Stars Take Swipe At Violence, NAHL takes steps, Norsemen look like contender, Riot on Ice, articles (Hockey News, 1975-11-28)
Pro Stars Take Swipe At ViolenceMONTREAL-There is mixed emotion about the growing violence in professional hockey. Some argue that it is blown out of…
Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo Offense, NAHL pennant race, Lou Nistico, articles (The Hockey News, 1975-12-05).htm
Gould Major Force Behind Buffalo OffenseThe Buffalo Norsemen have what is now the most potent offense in the North American Hockey League. In three…
Buffalo Norsemen Magazine (c1976-02-15).jpg
Keke Mortson profile; Norsemen are Here article by Paul Moran. Photo of viking helmet.
Buffalo Norsemen Magazine v Johnstown Jets in playoffs, (c.1976-03-20).jpg
Board of directors. Claude Noel and Larry Gould profiles. season stats and record
Playoff Results (HockeyDB.com, etc).htm
Series B W L GF GA Johnstown Jets 3 2 18 14 Buffalo Norsemen 2 3 14 18 Mar…
Player stats (HockeyDB.com).htm
All player stats (alphabetical) Player Name GP G A. Pts PIM Seasons Yrs. Pos. Birthdate Birthplace Highest Level Cliff…
Norsemen v Chiefs brawl, photo (Real NAHL fb).jpg
5 Jim Cardiff
14 Vern Campigatto
20 Dave Hanson (311 PIM that year)
8 Galen Head
6 Jerry Zrymiak
Norsemen charge "goons" after Johnstown debacle, article (Albert L. Hershey, c. 1976-03-30).jpg
[cont'd]Check from behindCampigotto skated into the Norsemen's end of the rink, cross-checked Neeld from the back during the pregame warmup, and…
Jets coach (Claude) Noel fond of North Tonawanda hockey memories, article (Niagara Gazette, 2012-01-18).jpg
Photo: Liam Richards. Article: Bill Hoppe.
Looking for a local connection to the NHL? In 1975-76, Winnipeg Jets coach Claude Noel started his…
The Norsemen's Wild Ride, article (Tim Warchocki, 2025)
Article and photo by Tim Warchocki appearing in the Facebook Group "Buffalo: A Toast to the Town" in August 2025.The Norsemen's Wild RideHow a…
Slap Shot Original, excerpt (Dave Hanson).htm
Description of a Jets / Norsemen series that inspired scenes from 1970s classic hockey movie, Slap Shot.
Nelson Brochey, photo (2025-05-25).JPG
Nelson Brochey was a fixture at the Tonawanda Sports Center in the mid 1970s, including the Norsemen's single season, attending many games and…