Dieci: The Ron Francis Project - Programs
This tier last gained strength on July 17th, 2007.
General
Ron Francis Day (February 23rd, 2006) Program - Given out at the Ron Francis Day/Night banquet at the Marconi Club restaurant in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Features various pictures from Ron's hockey playing career on the front and back, and stats and history/information inside. Obtained through a former Sault Ste. Marie youth hockey teammate of Ronnie's.
Hartford Whalers
1986 NHL All-Star Event and Game Program - Held at the Civic Center in Hartford, CT. Unfortunately, Ron is not featured on the Wales Conference roster, due to having to then sit out with a broken leg (as many fans of Pucky's Team remember, before the All-Star game started, Ron came out of the zamboni entrance on his crutches and waved to a roaring crowd). But, Ronnie is briefly mentioned in a couple of articles, one about the Whalers then shaping up into a contending club, and the other about the Whale's charity efforts.
1990 NHL All-Star Event and Game Program - Held at the Mellon Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. Briefly features Ron Francis on Wales and Campbell Conferences' rosters' page.
Goal Magazines
Goal Magazine - October 23rd, 1982 @ the Los Angeles Kings - Ron Francis' Goal Magazine rookie cover debut! Also, the game was a Whalers victory, 5-3 over the Kings.
Goal Magazine - March 27th, 1983 vs. the Boston Bruins - Ron is featured in a couple of pictures in the program, given out at a 5-1 victory for the Hartford.
Goal Magazine - April 2nd, 1983 vs. the Quebec Nordiques - Exactly the same as the program given out at the March 27th game vs. the Bruins, except for this game being a 5-4 loss.
Goal Magazine - April 23rd, 1986 vs. the Montreal Canadiens - Francis is featured in various pictures throughout the program, including one of him as a 1985 Wales Conference All-Star. Given out at Game Four (where the Whalers beat the Habs, 2-1) of the Second Round of the 1986 Stanley Cup Playoffs...the farthest stage of the playoffs the Whale would ever reach.
Goal Magazine - October 11th, 1986 vs. the Calgary Flames - Ron is featured in various photos throughout the program, given out at a 6-5 Whale victory.
Goal Magazine - October 10th, 1987 vs. the New York Rangers - Features a couple of pictures of Ron, and briefly mentions a game-used jersey of his being available to see AND actually wear at the New England Sports Museum.
Goal Magazine - October 24th, 1987 vs. the Chicago Blackhawks - Ronnie is featured in various pictures AND an article entitled "Bet You Didn't Know That" (mentioning how Ron scored an overtime game-winner vs. the Montreal Canadiens with three seconds to spare in a game during the previous season) throughout the program, given out at the game during which Ronnie scored his 500th NHL career point AND the Whalers won 5-3. Acquired from the owner of WhalersHockey.com.
Goal Magazine - February 28th, 1990 vs. the Montreal Canadiens - Ron is featured in various photos throughout the program and an ad for a Connecticut jeweler outfit. The game ended up in a win for the Whale, 3-1.
Goal Magazine - March 31st, 1991 @ the Boston Bruins - Ronnie is featured on the cover, making for an oddity...thanks to his then being a Pittsburgh Penguin instead of a Hartford Whaler due to one of the most infamous trades in NHL history. * - Latest addition!
Pre-Season Exhibition Game Program: September 30th, 1983 vs. the New York Rangers (At the New Haven Veterans Memorial Coliseum) - Ron is featured, along with his teammates, in the Whalers lineup section.
Pittsburgh Penguins
1996 Ron Francis Golf Classic Program - Held at the Sault Ste. Marie Golf Club in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada. Autographed by Ron Francis (on the front flap, next to his picture), along with Marty Turco and a couple of other Soo celebrities.
1997 Pittsburgh Penguins "At Your Service" Dinner Program - The 11th annual "At Your Service" dinner, where Penguin players dress up as waiters and serve fans and sponsors who bought a ticket to the affair for charity. Ron is featured with the other players in their section of the program.
1998 Pittsburgh Penguins "At Your Service" Dinner Program - The 12th annual "At Your Service" dinner, where Penguin players dress up as waiters and serve fans and sponsors who bought a ticket to the affair for charity. Francis is featured on the cover, along with Jaromir Jagr and Mario Lemieux.
Ice Times
Ice Time: November 2nd, 1996 vs. the Ottawa Senators - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: November 16th, 1996 vs. the New York Rangers - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: January 23rd, 1997 vs. the Colorado Avalanche - Features Ron on the cover. Also has an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: February 4th, 1997 vs. the Vancouver Canucks - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: February 8th, 1997 vs. the Detroit Red Wings - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: March 10th, 1997 vs. the Montreal Canadiens - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures. Many thanks to Michael a.k.a. the Hockey Fanatic for this.
Ice Time: April 8th, 1997 vs. the Boston Bruins - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures. Also has a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sponsored card of one of Ron's most famous ever teammates in Mario Lemieux.
Ice Time: April 21st, 1997 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: March 31st, 1997 vs. the Florida Panthers - Ron is featured on the cover and an advertisement for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: April 3rd, 1997 vs. the Hartford Whalers - Features an advertisement with Ronnie for Cochran Automotive, a GMC dealership in Monroeville, PA; along with various other pictures.
Ice Time: March 21st, 1998 vs. the Philadelphia Flyers - Features Ron on the cover. Includes a Pittsburgh Tribune-Review sponsored card featuring the 1992-93 Pittsburgh Penguins, winners of the President's Trophy for that season.
Ice Time: March 4th, 2006 vs. the Carolina Hurricanes - Features an article about the tenth anniversary of the infamous trade that took Ron (along with Ulf Samuelsson and Grant Jennings) from the Whalers and placed him on the Pens. Acquired with many thanks to ChickenParm @ the Score Boards Canes Message Board.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazines
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: April 26th, 1993 vs. the New Jersey Devils - Given out during the First Round of the 1993 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ron is featured in various photos throughout the program AND in an article about his being the Penguins' "Unsung Hero".
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: December 16th, 1993 vs. the Buffalo Sabres - Features Ronnie on the cover (celebrating a goal vs. the Islanders with Joe Mullen), in an advertisement for Pitt-Ohio Express, and in various pictures throughout the program. Acquired with many thanks to Casey Samuelson.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: February 1st, 1994 vs. the Florida Panthers - Francis is featured on the cover, in an advertisement for Pitt-Ohio Express, and in various pictures throughout the program. Acquired with many thanks to Casey Samuelson.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: January 5, 1996 vs. the Detroit Red Wings - Ronnie is featured on the cover, in an advertisement for Pitt-Ohio Express, and in various pictures throughout the program. Acquired with many thanks to Casey Samuelson.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: February 4th, 1995 vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning - Features an advertisement with Ron for Pitt-Ohio Express, along with various other pictures.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: February 21st, 1995 vs. the Quebec Nordiques - Francis is featured on the cover, in an advertisement for Pitt-Ohio Express, and various pictures.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: November 14th, 1995 vs. the Dallas Stars - Features Ronnie on the cover and in various pictures throughout the program.
Pittsburgh Penguins Magazine: May 18th, 20th, or 28th, 1996 vs. the Florida Panthers - Given out during the Eastern Conference Finals. Despite not playing during the entire series due to a broken leg, Ron is featured on the cover and in various pictures throughout the program.
Carolina Hurricanes
Game Day Cards
Game Day Card for April 17th, 2002: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New Jersey Devils - The *very first game* in the Carolina Hurricanes' historic Stanley Cup Playoff run.
Game Day Card for June 8th, 2002: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Detroit Red Wings - The infamous and historic three overtime game in the 2002 Stanley Cup Finals that many Hurricanes fans deem the backbreaker in the Canes' chances for Lord Stanley's Prize.
Game Day Card for December 18th, 2002: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the Tampa Bay Lightning - Other than featuring Ronnie, nothing especially noteworthy.
Game Day Card for January 23rd, 2004: Carolina Hurricanes vs. the New York Islanders - Ron's 1,700th career NHL game.
Inside Hockeytown - 2002 Stanley Cup Finals Edition: The Detroit Red Wings' official program. Features Ron Francis and Steve Yzerman on the cover, and a feature about the Carolina Hurricanes' Cup run inside.
Got a program for a hockey game, charity event, or something else featuring Ron Francis mentioned here, or not mentioned at all on this entire site? E-mail me!