digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Thieves make away with a bounty of NHL watches from retired playerNEW WESTMINSTER, B.C (CP) - Thieves in New Westminster made away with a bounty of valuable and distinct watches that belong to a retired NHL player.Police say the player wishes to remain anonymous but is urging local pawn shops to look out for the sentimental items. These include a silver TAG watch with the inscription "Once an Oiler, Always an Oiler," and a gold face watch with the Stanley Cup and Edmonton Oiler's logo.They also made away with a Chicago All-Stars watch, a pair of world Championship watches - one from 1993 and one from 1994-two NHL Players Association watches and a Canada Cup time piece.The player's name is not inscribed on any of the watches.Anyone with information is being asked to contact police or Crimestoppers.source------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Can you figure out who it is?My answer is Bill Ranford Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I feel like I should know this for sure but and drawing a complete blank. Link to post Share on other sites
Hockey Guy 4 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Steve SmithBill Ranford is correct I thought the Chicago watch meant he actually played for the Hawks Link to post Share on other sites
Zach6668 513 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Steve Smith was my first inkling as well, but I have no idea, and it would have just been a random shot in the dark. Link to post Share on other sites
alexanbo 0 Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Yeah I'm thinking it was Bill Ranford as well Link to post Share on other sites
gruven 530 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Definately Ranford.... the Team Canada stuff tips it.... Link to post Share on other sites
digitalmonkey 929 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Definately Ranford.... the Team Canada stuff tips it....Plus he was the winning goalie at the 1991 all-star game in Chicago. Link to post Share on other sites
Derswick 0 Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 The articles in todays Vancouver papers were the give away! Link to post Share on other sites
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