JULY 31, 2005 – GODDARD STATE PARK
With 227 folks in attendance, Rene Rancourt belted out the Canadian and American National Anthems. The fans and players in attendance were in for a great day, with the weather, food and entertainment all superb.
Two very popular players made their first appearance at a Reds Reunion. Reds center Howie Menard received a rousing welcome as did NHL Hall of Famer Allan Stanley, who played with the Reds from 1946 thru 1949.
Tim Army, Providence College hockey coach at the time, was a special guest speaker of the day and he was very well received.
This year’s Tops Award winners were popular Reds players and teammates, Serge Boudreault and Ross Brooks. Both Ross and Serge made Rhode Island home after their playing days. And both gave of their time and talents coaching high school hockey teams – Ross in Lincoln and Serge in Cumberland.
Gallery
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Rene Rancourt & Allan Stanley sing "O, Canada"
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Yves Locas & Howie Menard
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Players pose on stage before the 2005 festivities
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Former Bruins blueliners = Allan Stanley & Fernie Flaman
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Ross Brooks gave a fitting Tops Award acceptance