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Jan. 6, 1981

The Philadelphia Flyers announced Tuesday left wing Yves Preston,...

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia Flyers announced Tuesday left wing Yves Preston, 24, has been sent on loan to the Wichita Winds.

Flyers' spokesman Joe Kadlec said that Preston, a rookie who played in 19 games and scored six points this year with the Flyers, was loaned with the provision he can be recalled at any time.

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