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December 31, 1949

December 31, 1949

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Selke Succeeded By Edward Schott As Cincinnati G.M.

CINCINNATI, O.— Edward L. Schott, president and general manager of the Coney Island Company has been named general manager of the Cincinnati team in the American Hockey League. Commerce Secretary Charles Sawyer, president of the Garden, who made the announcement, said Schott will succeed Frank Seiko immediately, Schott will retain his position with the Coney Island Company, which operates an amusement park near here. ..The Cincinnati hockey team affiliated with Montreal C’anadiens of the National Hockey League, has been mired deep in last place of the American League’s western division since the season opened. ..“It was at Mr. Selkes suggestion that the change was made,” Sawyer said “Much of his time must be spent in Montreal, where he manages the Montreal Forum and the Montreal Canadiens.” Selke continues as Executive Vice-President of the Cincinnati Organization…

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FOUR REGULARS PENALTY-LESS IN N. H. L.

MONTREAL, Que.— Before engaging in the Christmas weekend games there were six players in the National Hockey League who had not incurred a single penalty this season. After the ice had been cleaned following the five Christmas weekend fixtures the list of unpenalized regulars in the N.H.L. had been whittled down to four. Don Raleigh, slim New Ranger center and Ed Kryza-nowski, sophomore Boston defenseman, were both handed their first penalties of the season over the weekend. Baleigh did it the big way receiving a major penalty for fighting with Gus Mortson of Toronto on Christmas Night, as Rangers kept their unbeaten Christmas Night record intact by downing the hapless Toronto Maple Leafs, 3-l. Kryzanowskl also received his first two penalties of the season, both minors, against Toronto. Kryzanowski’s penalties came in the…

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HOCKEY IN DEBUT

DENVER, Colo.— Hockey made its collegiate bow here on December 19 and 20 when the newly-formed University of Denver puck chasing squad met Saskatchewan University in a two-game series. The fast, clever passing Canadians had no trouble with the confused, inexperienced Denver sextet, and racked up easy 17-0 and 9-1 victories. Harvey Maron, Denver goalie from Montreal, was the outstanding performer for Denver in the second game, making 52 saves. He turned in 28 in the first game. Collegiate hockey proved popular with the Denver andience as crowds of 3,782 and 3,337 turned out to the university’s new arena to witness the contests.…

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Lou Trudel In New Job

Lou Trudel, former star Cleveland Baron left winger, was named by General Manager James C. Hendy of the Arena as head of a special promotion department. In his new position, Trudel will present movies to service clubs, fraternal organizations, high school groups, civic organizations and …others …in …Cleveland …And northern Ohio. “Flashing Blades” is a 15-minute 16-rnm. educational film on hockey, which stresses the fundamentals of the game and the various plays. “The Arena in Action” a 20-minute movie that deals with all Arena events, including hockey, ice shows, wrestling, boxing and roller derbies. Arrangements can be mado for showing of the movies by phoning, writing or writing Trudel at the Arena.…