Schultz hammers Wings in his Pens debut

Dave Schultz makes his Penguins debut and wastes no time living up to his nickname of "The Hammer", taking six penalties, including a fighting major in the second period. The tough tactics, however, don't change things where it matters - on the scoreboard - and the Pens go down to their third consecutive defeat of the young 1977-78 season, 3-1 to the Red Wings in Detroit.

Stan Gilbertson

Just prior to the start of the 77-78 season, Penguins left winger Stan Gilbertson was involved in a horrific car crash that forced the amputation of part of his right leg. This article acts as a fine tribute to a player who had a great sense of humour and tons of heart. And this piece on Gilbertson over at Greatest Hockey Legends describes what happened in the years after the accident.