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January 23, 1954
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Atlantics Boast Big Lead In Otherwise Close MMHL
HALIFAX, N.S.— The story of the week in the Maritime Major (Big Four) Hockey League features comeback Cliff Hicks of the Glace Bay Miners. Don Penniston had been having goalie troubles, so the word went out that a steadier man was needed. Hicks was offered and accepted. And never in Maritime hockey history did a man get off to a poorer start, or make a more brilliant comeback. In his first’ game, played on Halifax ice, Hicks was nervous and ill. He lasted only one period, the Miners never recovered from his lapses and Dugger McNeil’s Atlantics went on to an easy victory. Next time be was here, a week later, Hicks lasted the route but he was certainly no ball of fire. Eleven pucks flashed past him as the league leaders continued their mastery…
Bob Goldham Scuffs His Knees Playing Helper For Sawchuk
DETROIT, Mich.— Bob Goldham, the sage of Olympia, was talking about his reckless way of diving to the ice to block shots with his chest and stomach. o Belittling the risk, the Red Wing defenseman said, “Only time you stand a chance of getting hit in the face by a puck is when you drop too early. Drop just when he shoots and you’re all right.” Of the current players in the league, only Goldham wears out his elbow and knee pads in this fashion. At 31 years in the hockey business, he is elderly enough to avoid such exercise. Jack Adams and Tommy Ivan, his bosses, had figured he might fade this year. Now they call him the team’s biggest surprise. . Others Tried It Only two other players in NHL history are well-remembered…
Muzz Patrick Watches Blues Win; Impressed By Hustle Of New Club
NEW YORK, N.Y.— It’s doubtful that Muzz Patrick will forget his first week-end in the big town as coach of the Rangers. The events piled up with a swift and dramatic impact and the Big Bear was enjoying himself so much that he kept saying: “This is for me. It’s a wonderful setup. I’m gonna move the family East. Things are really humming.” The news of his appointment had inspired a splash of publicity such as no hockey figure had received hereabouts in a long time. Even before he got to town, there were columns by Dan Parker, Arthur Daley and Frank Graham; not to mention the one by Jimmy Powers, who had called the shot. Everybody remembered Muzz as a great athlete and they were happy to see him coming…
North Bay Fans Honor Veteran Ab DeMarco
‘NORTH BAY, Ont.— Tribute was paid to pro hockey’s highest all-time scorer here Saturday, January 16 between periods of an NOHA senior fixture between North Bay Trappers and Sudbury Wolves when “Ab DeMarco Night” was held. DeMarco, a native son who went on into the monied ranks of pro hockey to make an outstanding name for himself, Is currently the captain-star of the senior Trappers and the southern group’s to.p point-maker. Famed for his canny playmaking and remarkable stickhanding. DeMarco returned .home last season to join the Trappers after a lengthy 14-year hitch in the NHL and AHL. In his big league tenure Ab sported the uniforms of such teams as Chicago, Toronto, Boston and finally New York Rangers in the NHL; and Providence, Cleveland, Washington and Buffalo Bisons in the AHL. Great As…
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