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Apr 20, 1956 68 years old
Canadian ice hockey executive
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About Russ Farwell
- Russ Farwell (born April 20, 1956 in Peace River, Alberta) is the owner, governor, and general manager of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.
- He is most well known for his stint as general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers from 1990 to 1994, during which he made a blockbuster trade with the Quebec Nordiques to acquire the rights to Eric Lindros in a package including two draft picks and several players, notably Hockey Hall of Fame center Peter Forsberg.
- However, the Flyers did not qualify for the playoffs during any year Farwell was general manager and had a losing record of 136 wins, 150 losses, and 42 ties.
- He played one junior A hockey game for the Pass Red Devils scoring zero points and two penalty minutes.
