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Belated St Paddy's Day Theme plus 'Rocket Richard'


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This week, Kate was inspired to go back a couple of weeks to St Patrick's Day and brings a St Paddy's Day theme about Irish immigration to Haliburton County in the early 1900's. Plus Paul has the story of Maurice 'Rocket' Richard, possibly one of the best Canadian professional hockey players who's career with the Montreal Canadiens spanned 1942 to 1960. Maurice was a mercurial, passionate, player who was targeted by opposing players trying to slow him down - and he wasn't afraid to retaliate. In 1955 he was suspended for an episode where he retaliated against a Boston Bruins player, punching a linesman in the process. Maurice was supended and Montreal fans were enraged leading to the 'Richard Riot' that caused over a million dollars in damage, injuries, and arrests.

Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at [email protected]

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Time WarpBy Paul Vorvis and Kate Butler | Canoe FM


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