NHL History with Ty Di Lello

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A Newfoundland Pioneer

A Newfoundland Pioneer

On December 7th 1961, Alex Faulkner became the first player from Newfoundland and Labrador to play in the National Hockey League.

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Alex Faulkner and Gordie Howe

Bishop’s Falls is a very small town located in the north-central part of the island of Newfoundland, Canada. With a population of less than 3,500 at the 2011 national census, Bishop’s Falls has one of the smallest town populations and areas in this book. Although not the most notable town, Newfies regard Bishop’s Falls as ha…

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