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Holiday Gifts for Dad
Though shopping for dad often isn’t a challenging task, in case you need some help here are a few ideas which are sure to please the old man.
~NHL merchandise; every dad has their favorite team or player—get him a jersey, a t-shirt, or other autographed hockey memorabilia and he’ll love it.
~Gadgetry; whatever kind of obscure gizmos you can find, if they have a blade, a flashlight, or a compass attached to them he’ll probably love it.
~Sausage and Sauces; common to mall pavilions during the holidays, these savory treats are sure to be a hit from Christmas all the way until New Years.
~Tools; if your dad is a mister fix-it, or just enjoys keeping a hoard of seldom used tools and crafting appliances, these are a sure pleaser.
Bobby Orr: Boosting the Bruins’ Profile
There’s something jarring and slightly intimidating about seeing photos of a professional hockey player going about his business without a helmet. Today, piles of medical research and an infusion of common sense have taught us that the risk of a concussion is very real for hockey players, and the long-term effects of closed head injuries are serious indeed. In the 1960s and ’70s, Bobby Orr knew very little about such risks, and he might not have cared anyway.
Orr helped bring two Stanley cups to Boston in the early ’70s, and he took the Bruins back to the Cup finals again in ’74. He was awarded the Norris Trophy – reserved for the best defenceman in the league – a record eight straight years. He also stands as the sixth most prolific goal scorers among defenceman – no small feat during an era when forwards and centers took most of the shots. Autographed hockey sticks from Bobby Orr and other legends of his day have become valuable collectors items.