Troy Treasure

Earlier this month marked the anniversary of Kemper Arena's roof collapsing. The Scouts had already moved to Denver. Fortunately, there were no injuries.

Condolences to Gary and Jill Croteau and family on the recent death of their daughter, Jennifer.

This individual is not a fan. Isn't anonymity great! Bushmaster 1.0 out of 5 stars Even Rougher Ride on Readers Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2021... Verified Purchase Purchased this because I'm a hockey fan and briefly lived in Missouri and wanted to learn the behind the scenes reason why hockey failed in KC. Honestly would give this book one half star if I could. While there were a few insightful nuggets it was mostly a recitation of box scores from games played. How does that possibly tell the real story of failure? Author missed a real opportunity for a compelling book. I now see one of the reasons why hockey failed to gain fan interest there: sophomoric sports reporting.

Recent pic of Larry Giroux (left) and Phil Roberto in Alabama. Both gentlemen played for Missouri's NHL teams: STL and KC. Photograph courtesy of Mary Roberto.

On this date 45 years ago (April 18, 1976), the Kansas City Scouts played their final game defeating the Washington Capitals 4-2 at Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. The game was the fourth and final one of an NHL exhibition goodwill tour. Yoyogi was the site of the swimming and diving competition at the 1964 Summer Olympics.