Today in Hockey History: June 30

9 months ago  /  The Hockey Writers

One of the most dramatic sagas in National Hockey League history finally came to an end on this date in 1992. It’s time for our daily trip through the decades to relive all the best this date has to offer. On June 20, 1982, the New Jersey hockey franchise finally got its name after the Colorado Rockies relocated to the Garden State. After spending two seasons as the head coach of the Rangers’ junior team, Francis was promoted to assistant general manager. On that same date, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim named Ron Wilson as their first head coach in franchise history....

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