RIPI thought it was Ricky Martin. Livin’ la vida loca can kill ya.
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BUMP up to hockey fandom...
R.I.P.
RIPRest in Peace.
Back in 1975, the Red Army came to America to play hockey.
The Red Army destroyed the New York Rangers in the first game, 7-3. The Pittsburgh Penguins hardly fared better, losing 7-4. On New Year's Eve the Montreal Canadiens withstood the Russian's fast play to hold on for a 3-3 tie in the third game of the Series, but still could not defeat the Red Army.
Then the Russians came to Buffalo.
On Jan. 4, 1976, the Sabres handed the Ruskies what turned out to be their worst defeat in international play - a 12-6 trouncing at Memorial Auditorium. I was there.
The game was among Buffalo's most memorable performances with The French Connection - Gilbert Perreault, Rick Martin and Rene Robert - producing the offense with nine points (4+5) while Jerry Korab led with the physical play that the Russians could not overcome.
This may have been the best hockey game ever played.
Sad news! Rick was truely one of the best and most gifted hockey players the Sabres ever had - 1/3 of the greatest Line ever! His talent, energy, and effort given to the game of hockey and to Sabre fans will always be remembered. Thanks for the memories Rick and rest in peace Rick!
RIP.