1975-76 O-Pee-Chee 41 Ian Turnbull Hockey Card (Front)
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee 41 Ian Turnbull Hockey Card (Back)
1975-76 O-Pee-Chee NHL Checklist
Card Notes
Missed most of last season due to injury. Served as captain of his junior team for 1971-72. Was twice named to Second All-Star squad in junior league competition.
When was first game played at Metropolitan Sports Center? Oct. 21, 1967 – Minnesota 3, California 1.
Details
The back of this Ian Turnbull 1975-76 O-Pee-Chee hockey card focuses mostly on his junior career, so we will too. Turnbull played four years in the OHA Junior A (OHL) from 1969-70 to 1972-73. His first three years were with the Montreal Junior Canadiens and his final season was with the Ottawa 67’s.
He was a Second Team All-Star in 1971-72 with the Junior Canadiens. That team left the league for the QMJHL after a dismal season and Ian moved up the river to Ottawa for his final campaign. He was again a Second Team All-Star on the blue line in 1972-73 and helped the 67’s to a third place finish in the ten team league. His teammate Denis Potvin took First Team honours.
The first round pick by the Toronto Maple Leafs in the 1973 NHL Amateur Draft went on to play 628 regular season and 55 Stanley Cup playoff games in the National Hockey League between 1973-74 and 1982-83 with the Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings and Pittsburgh Penguins.
Trivia Question
After playing on the road for their first four games, with two losses and two ties, the Minnesota North Stars played their inaugural home game on October 21, 1967. The Stars captured their first ever win, taking out the Oakland Seals 3-1.
After a scoreless first period, Minnesota goals came from Bill Goldsworthy (2nd period), Ray Cullen and Dave Balon (both in the 3rd). Balon also had an assist for a two point night. Andre Boudrias assisted on both the Goldsworthy and Balon goals. Scoring for Oakland was George Swarbrick.
Cesare Maniago got the win in goal for the North Stars, turning away 21 of 22 shots. Charlie Hodge of the Seals put in a valiant effort, making 50 saves on 53 shots.