Richard Sevigny remembers very well the first time he saw Mike Bossie coming towards him.
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“It’s not even in the National League or Junior, it’s in the P – VAA! The former Canadian goalkeeper answers. The two of us were so young, you could already see Mike’s talent in Pee-Wee. Even at that age he was able to find fault with the goalkeeper… ”
Mike Boss knows how to do very well in this very short career of finding fault, but how important it is in hockey history. From 1977 to 1987, the famous forward scored a total of 573 NHL goals, and often did the same: a poor goaltender with one shot in front of him without a chance.
Exactly, what was it like watching a young boss run down the wing, gaining momentum and taking a shot? We asked four former NHL goaltenders who played him to explain Boss Magic from their perspective.
Denise Heron (Pittsburgh Penguins, Kansas City Scouts, Montreal Canadians)
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Goalkeeper Denise Heron during a game with the Canadians at the forum in 1976
“When Mike came to the NHL [en 1977-1978], I’m already in the league for a few years and I do not know who he is… Well, I found out very quickly! I …
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