The rough and tumble International Hockey League of 1977-78. Nine teams, one relocated mid-season, a Sports Illustrated article by Peter Gammons profiling a player, not carded, who was suspended for life this particular season and ended up in the WHA. That wild brawl was described in detail in SI and is probably the first article on the International Hockey League written in the magazine until the mid 90's when the IHL became "major" league during the lockout. Teams dressed three forward lines, two defense pairs and one spare, usually a defenseman and two netminders. Lots of player movement so use the injury rule.....Mark Toffolo was traded three times, and is carded for 3 of his four teams.
