Russ Farwell
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Russ Farwell (born April 20, 1956) is the owner, governor, and general manager of the Seattle Thunderbirds of the Western Hockey League.
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Born | (1956-04-20) April 20, 1956 (age 68) Peace River, Alberta, Canada |
Occupation(s) | Former general manager of the Philadelphia Flyers (1990-94) Owner and governor of the Seattle Thunderbirds |
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He is 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.[1]
However, the Flyers did not qualify for the playoffs during any year Farwell was general manager posting a record of 136 wins, 150 losses, and 42 ties.