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March 10, 1951

March 10, 1951

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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the HOCKEY HANDBOOK

Head coach, Sports College The most complete book on Hockey ever published, covering the fundamentals and advanced techniques from beginning skating to basic teamplay, from practice organization to training diets From the Experts:— ’The Hockey Handbook is probably a milestone in Hockey publications. It fills what has long been one of the greatest needs in Hockey—a basic book of instructions” Jack Adams, Gen. Mgr., Detroit Red Wings. “A magnificent book!” Dick Vaughan, Pres. American Hockey Coaches Association. “A teacher’s explanation in detail, from the simplest in skating to the scientific application of the intricate Hockey problem! Doug Grimston, President C.A.H.A. At your bookseller or through Sports College, Box 99, Toronto.—$3.50 THE COPP CLARK CO. LIMITED 495-517 Wellington St. West TORONTO CANADA…

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Remember this Famous Name in Hockey…

Remember Eddie Gerard—one of the finest defencemen in the history of hockey ond one of the ori-ginaKnine members of the International Hockey Hall of Fame. Gerard was a wing man when he turned professional with the Ottawa Senators in 1915 but was transformed into a defenceman in 1919 when he partnered Sprague Cleghorn on the Senators’ defence for three years. This duo of Gerard and Cleghorn was one of hockey’s greatest. Gerard, gifted with great speed, courage, and excellent puckcarrying ability, was an iron man of his day. He was a 60-minute man, game after game, seemingly tireless, and it was on account of his terrific all-out efforts in sport that he developed the affliction which forced him to retire. A throat ailment brought his retirement as a player in 1923 and…

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Hockey Will Get Past Difficult Times--Campbell

MONTREAL. Que.— It takes longer and it is much more difficult to train a hockey referee than a hockey player—take it from the NHL president. Clarence Campbell, a former referee told the Montreal Richelieu Club at a din ner last week that good material for future referees was hard to get. It takes great moral courage and unusual ability to withstand considerable pressure from fans, club owners, managers and coaches as well as players themselves to become a good referee if he qualifies on all other counts, added Campbell. Hockey Face Rough Time Profesional hockey faces difficult items ahead due to the world situation and television but the multi-million-dollar-a-year sport will overcome all obstacles according to the National League president. Campbell, stressed that hockey ‘’as all other sports” will feel the impact of both the fast-changing international…

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NATIONAL LEAGUE

Summons A summons charging assault against Terry Sawchuk, Detroit Red Wings goalie, was obtained by a fan who alleged Sawchuk struck him with his stick at a recent game against New-York Hangers. Philip Vetrano. 30. obtained the summons returnable March 22. when Wings are scheduled to return. Shelved Dong Bentley, 34-year-old winger with Chicago Black Hawks, has been shelved for the remainder of the season with a groin injury, manager Ebbie Goodfellow said The veteran is the Hawks’ leading scorer. Bruins Hot, Take Six Of Eight Pts Last Week MONTREAL, Que.- Detroit Red Wings had a win and a draw during the week to give them a total of 83 points, four more than the second-place Toronto Maple Leafs. By virtue of a win and two ties the Boston Bruins increased their number of points to…