Paul Holmgren Memorabilia & Collectibles

About Paul Holmgren Memorabilia & Collectibles

 Paul Holmgren is a former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. Presently, Holmgren is the Philadelphia Flyers' manager. Holmgren was born in St. Paul, Minnesota and played as a right wing in the league. He started his professional career playing for the Minnesota Fighting Saints when his rights were purchased by the team after he was drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the 1974 WHA amateur draft.

 

Holmgren found himself playing for the Philadelphia Flyers after the Fighting Saints folded. A month after signing with the NFL team, Holmgren was able to make his debut appearance in the league. He was with the Flyers for a total of eight seasons and was noted for his aggressive manner of playing. He was able to score a hat trick during one Stanley Cup finals which was a first for a US-trained player.

 

Holmgren was named into the NHL All-Star Game of the 1981 season and also played for the US Team during that year’s Canada Cup. Holmgren announced his retirement during the 1985 season and was immediately hired as the Flyer’s Assistant Coach and then Head Coach after the 1987 season. Holmgren also served as the coach for the Hartford Whalers.

 

Get the freedom to choose from so many hockey souvenirs from this site. The online site has autographed game used items like autographed NHL pucks, autographed NHL photos, autographed NHL gloves and autographed NHL helmets. NHL photomints and coins as well as framed NFL photos, plaques and collages will look great in any office or game room.

 

 

About Paul Holmgren:

Paul Holmgren (full name: Paul Holmgren; no nicknames) played right wing from 1976 until 1985 for the Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars. He played for the Flyers from 1976 - 1984 and North Stars from 1984 - 1985. Over 10 seasons, he played 527 games, scored 144 goals, and made 179 assists. Born in St. Paul, Minnesota on December 2, 1955, Holmgren stands 6-3 and weighs 210 lbs. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Flyers in the 6th round (108th overall) of the 1975 NHL Amateur Draft.