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Originally Posted by Bingo
Werner / Vladar reminds me a little bit of the mid 80s when the Flames went to camp with Lemelin and three young players vying for the backup.
You don't see the "lets go with an inexperienced backup" plan these days any more.
That year Vernon lost out to Marc D'Amour (Rich Kosti was the other guy), only to replace him later when D'Amour struggled with dehydration (nerves).
Yeah I'm old.
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Vernon played in three leagues that year. Assigned to the second-tier International League, promoted to the American, before coming up to the big squad.