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Gets the job, Leaf coach Mike Nykoluk has decided to put Mike Palmateer between the pipes for the next few games despite his unflattering 5.32 goals-against average
Gets the job, Leaf coach Mike Nykoluk has decided to put Mike Palmateer between the pipes for the next few games despite his unflattering 5.32 goals-against average

Gets the job, Leaf coach Mike Nykoluk has decided to put Mike Palmateer between the pipes for the next few games despite his unflattering 5.32 goals-against average

Date12/8/1982
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Original Toronto Star caption: Gets the job, Leaf coach Mike Nykoluk has decided to put Mike Palmateer between the pipes for the next few games despite his unflattering 5.32 goals-against average.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0072393F
    Goaltending change?, Bunny Larocque (left) who has been overworked in the Leafs' first five games, may get a rest tonight if coach Mike Nykoluk decides to test Mike Palmateer
    Goaltending change?, Bunny Larocque (left) who has been overworked in the Leafs' first five games, may get a rest tonight if coach Mike Nykoluk decides to test Mike Palmateer
    Bull, Ron
    6/11/1980
    Goaltending change?: Bunny Larocque (left) who has been overworked in the Leafs' first five games, may get a rest tonight if coach Mike Nykoluk decides to test Mike Palmateer
    Goaltending change?: Bunny Larocque (left) who has been overworked in the Leafs' first five games, may get a rest tonight if coach Mike Nykoluk decides to test Mike Palmateer
    Laroque, Michel (Bunny)
    12/22/1981
    Leaf coach isn't impressed. Mike Nykoluk in Finland to see games
    Leaf coach isn't impressed. Mike Nykoluk in Finland to see games
    Nykoluk, Mike
    1/12/1981
    Pouncing on Pucks, With cat-like reflexes, Leafs goalle Felix Potvin has compiled the finest goals against average in the National Hockey League. Not bad for a rookie
    Pouncing on Pucks, With cat-like reflexes, Leafs goalle Felix Potvin has compiled the finest goals against average in the National Hockey League. Not bad for a rookie
    Lautens, Richard
    1/24/1993
    See any talent, coach? Mike Nykoluk obliges young fans with a few autographs at the Gardens yesterday as Maple Leafs closed up shop for the summer. Le(...)
    See any talent, coach? Mike Nykoluk obliges young fans with a few autographs at the Gardens yesterday as Maple Leafs closed up shop for the summer. Le(...)
    Nykoluk, Mike
    4/13/1981
    Tying goal, No stick put this one in the net to rob Leaf goaltender Mike Palmateer of another win
    Tying goal, No stick put this one in the net to rob Leaf goaltender Mike Palmateer of another win
    Mahler, John
    10/30/1982
    Yeah, that's the ticket: Goaltenders Mark Laforest, left, and Jeff Reese fill the net at yesterday's Leaf practice in what looks like an innovative solution to the team's high goals-against average
    Yeah, that's the ticket: Goaltenders Mark Laforest, left, and Jeff Reese fill the net at yesterday's Leaf practice in what looks like an innovative solution to the team's high goals-against average
    Griffin, Doug
    3/13/1990
    Help for Mike, Former Toronto goalie Mike Palmateer is vulnerable as he spawls in his crease, but he gets help from Dennis ververgaert (23) who checks Leafs' John Anderson last night
    Help for Mike, Former Toronto goalie Mike Palmateer is vulnerable as he spawls in his crease, but he gets help from Dennis ververgaert (23) who checks Leafs' John Anderson last night
    Beaty, Keith
    10/4/1980
    Special to Toronto Star . . Goal tender Mike Palmateer makes a save against Canadiens speedster Yvan Cournoyer, as Mike Pelik mives him out of the play
    Special to Toronto Star . . Goal tender Mike Palmateer makes a save against Canadiens speedster Yvan Cournoyer, as Mike Pelik mives him out of the play
    Bezant, Graham
    5/2/1978
    Commanders, Leafs' new coach, Mike Nykoluk, right, has named leftwinger Dan Maloney, left, as his assistant
    Commanders, Leafs' new coach, Mike Nykoluk, right, has named leftwinger Dan Maloney, left, as his assistant
    Lennon, Frank
    1/1/1981
    Back together, Though Mike Nykoluk is no longer coach of Toronto Maple Leafs, he has enlisted the help of some of his former charges to give aspiring (...)
    Back together, Though Mike Nykoluk is no longer coach of Toronto Maple Leafs, he has enlisted the help of some of his former charges to give aspiring (...)
    Lennon, Frank
    2/18/1985
    Mike Nykoluk, Leaf coach has called for help at team's weakest position centre
    Mike Nykoluk, Leaf coach has called for help at team's weakest position centre
    Nykoluk, Mike
    9/16/1982