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November 14, 1953
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WESTERN LEAQUE
Age Averages Edmonton have the heaviest and the youngest club in the league. They average 171 pounds per man, rate 23.5 years. Vancouver have the lightest club with 168 pounds per man, while Calgary have the most left hand shots with It. Seattle leadin righthanders with nine. Snipers Share Lead Frank Ashworth of Calgary moved into a tie with injured teammate Steve Black for the individual scoring honors with 19 points. Ashworth has six goals and 13 assists, Black nine goals and 10 assists. Andy Bathgatr of Vancouver lops the goal-getters with 10, scoring one during the week. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING MONDAY A.M. NOV. 2 RESULTS Monday Oct. 26 Victoria 6 at Calgary 4 Tuesday Oct. 27 Victoria 3 at Edmonton 2 Wednesday, Oct. 28 Vancouver 3 at New West. 4 Victoria 3 at Saskatoon 3 Thursday, Oct. 29 Edmonton 1 at Calgary…
Patrick Pleased as Punch At Bruins Success, Especially Determination Shown On The Road
BOSTON, Mass.— The Boston Bruins have been developing steadily for the last three years, but this season they’re breaking out in a new diriection. Now they’re shaping up as a team which can win on the road as well as at home. Lynn Patrick, the Bruins’ coach, has always had a private formula for hockey success, one wYiich he has broached many times. “Most teams can win more or less consistently at home,” maintains Patrick. “The team with the edge is the one which can gain a split or better in points for road games.” Patrick has cited the Detroit Red Wings as classic illustrations of his point ever since he has been here, but this season he may be able to include his Bruins in the same general category. Late last month they performed the…
Johnson, Kelly, Gadsby Shooting For Record
Will a defenseman In the National Hockey League finally break Flash Hallett’s record of 20 goals in a season this year? Well, they still have a long way to go but three candidates have already tossed their hats into the ring. Red Kelly of Detroit, who fell one shy with 19 last year, has scored five goals in the first 13 games. Tommy Johnson of Canadiens, switching from defense to centre also has five as has Bill Gadsby of the Chicago Black Hawks. Both Gadsby and Johnson have played 15 games. If they maintain their present average of a goal every three games they’ll bypass Hollett at the 60-game mark.…
Cleveland Barons Roster
Coach: Fred (Bun) Cook — Trainer: George Homenuk No. No. 1 — Emile Francis, goal No. 2 — Steve Kraftcheck, defense No. 3 — Fred Shero, defense No. 4 — Ed Reigle, defense No. 5 — Tommy Williams, defense No. 6 — Eddie Olson, left wing No. 7 — Chuck Blair, right wing No. 9 — Fred Glover, right wing No. 10 — Jackie Gordon, centre No. 11 — Frank Kubasek, centre No. 12 — Glen Sonmor, left wing No. 14 — Ray Ceresino, left wing No. 15 — Tony Poeta, right wing No. 17 — Don Ashbee, left wing No. 18 — Ray Ross, centre No. 19 — Cal Stearns, centre No. 20 — Gus Karrys, defense No. 21 — Jack Stoddard, right wing.…
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