NHL Trade Winds Blowing?

Gump Slumps To Stop Smith…

Owners Meeting Called To Help Weaker Teams

NEW YORK, N.Y.— The plight of the “Weak Sisters” of the National Hockey League, namely Chicago and Boston at this point in the NHL race, will be the main topic of discussion at the owners meeting to be held in New York, November 9. The main purpose of this get together is to try and evaluate the player strength of the various clubs and see if something can’t be done to create a little more balance in the league by having one of the stronger teams part with one or two players to help the stragglers. This marks the first year that the owners, as a body, have forgotten their personal feuds and got together in an effort to help their league in general. The big thing the owners are trying to get away…

Boomer Setting Scorching Pace with 13 Goals; Hits Century Mark with Pair Against Detroit

MONTREAL, Que.— Canadians’ Bernie (Boom Boom) Geoffrion became the first National Hockey League marksman to hit double figures this season when he scored twice against the Detroit Red Wings in Montreal on November 6. That brace of tallies, coupled with two more he picked the following night against the Boston Bruins, ran the Boomer’s total to 13 goals in 13 games and hoisted his lifetime mark to 102. His first goal of the Detroit game, late in the second period, was a blazing angle shot on a pass from Jean Beliveau. His second came on a passout from Beliveau. The Boomer eluded Bob Goldham, who was covering him, and tucked the puck under Terry Sawchuk as the Red Wing netminder fell to smother what he thought would be a hard shot. Geoffrion jumped with…

Cullen Goes To Pittsburgh As Leafs Call MacDonald

TORONTO, Ont.—The old commuter’s special train between Toronto and Pittsburgh is a-running again. It was pressed into action last week when an Injury to left winger Harry Watson obliged Leafs to recall Parker MacDonald from their Pittsburgh Hornet farm. And it kept in service transporting rookie Brian Cullen to the Hornets on an immediate recall basis. Watson was sidelined from three weeks to a month by torn ligaments in his left knee, suffered Oct. 30 against Rangers in a mid-ice collision while he was already falling. The 200-pound left wing had scored his 200th big league goal only a week earlier in Montreal. Following thé game, Leaf Assistant GM Hap Day telephoned Hornet Coach Howie Meeker and in mid-conversation very ‘casually inquired: “Who played the best for you tonigh?” “Parker MacDonald by a country mile”,…

Mosienko has Enjoyed His Greatest Success Against The Rangers

CHICAGO, III.— Billy Mosienko, brushing aside his personal feelings, chose to stick with the Black Hawks for one more game recently before taking a brief leave of absence to be with his family in Winnipeg for the funeral of his 39-year-old brother who died there suddenly October 30. It was a decision that resulted in Chicago’s acquisition of another valued point in the National Hockey League race. “Mosie”, although unable to hide his sorrow, didn’t let it affect his play as he notched the only Chicago goal to bring about a 1-1 deadlock with the Rangers in New York. Although he has now turned 33, Mosienko proved then and there that he’s still one of the fastest and most elusive puck handlers to be found. His marker was decisive all the way and…

Campbell “Benches” Lefty Wilson; Can’t Return Until December 1

MONTREAL, Que.— Ross (Lefty) Wilson, assistant trainer with Detroit Red Wings of the National Hockey League, was ordered by NHL president Clarence Campbell to stay away from the Detroit players’ bench at all games until Dec. 1, 1954. The decision was made following a complaint by Referee-in-Chief Carl Voss that Wilson directed abusive remarks at the referee in a game at Toronto, Nov. 3. In Toronto, Nov. 4, president Conn Smythe of Toronto Maple Leafs demanded Wilson be fined 81,000 for a remark allegedly shouted at Referee Red Storey. Smythe quoted Wilson as shouting, “Storey, You’re Yellow.” The ruling made here Saturday will not prevent Wilson from carrying on his duties as assistant trainer. This is the third time in recent years Wilson has been disciplined for the same reason. NHL officials said.…

Do you remember?…

The 1943-44 season when Babe Pratt set a record for the most points by a defenseman in one Season. Playing for the Maple Leafs in a 50-game schedule, he scored 17 goals and had 40 assists for a total of 57 scoring points!…

King Tabbed Stew To Do Everything But Score Goals

TORONTO, Ont.— When King Clancy was indulging in the coaches’ preseason prerogative of selecting their 20-goal prospects, Ron Stewart’s name was never mentioned. This was not because the Leaf coacher minimizes the ability of his young right wing ace. It was instead because The King planned so many other assignments for Stew that triggering goals seemed a bit much to ask. Yet, with the same effortless, almost nonchalant approach that typifies Detroit’s Gord Howe, the 22-year-old 180-pound Leaf has shouldered all the planned responsibility and still scored enough goals to make him Leafs’ outstanding candidate for the doubledecade deal. The most shifted piece of furniture in the game of musical chairs that Clance and Assistant GM Hap Day have been operating in trying to create winning line combinations, Stew hasn’t remained in one place…

Howell, Henry Vernon “Harry”

Born, Hamilton, Ont., December 28, 1932. Defense. Shoots left. 6’1”, 190 lbs.…

Muzz Tabs Howell A Future All-Star

NEW YORK, N.Y.— Some people will do funny things, when there’s nothing better to do. Just when the Rangers caught a rising tide, a bunch of the boys sat down the other day and sold the Broadway Blues, one-by-one, on the open market. This rainy-day auction was strictly imaginary, fortunately. But the results were interesting. It was concluded, after proper cogitation, that neither Nick Mickoski nor Wally Hergesheimer nor Paul Ronty nor Gump Worsley nor any of the flashy, young forwards would bring the highest price—in American or Canadian currency. The Rangers’ most precious item right now is a 21-year-old defenseman, Harry Howell. Although he doesn’t have the flash of Red Kelly or the awesome bulk of Butch Bouchard, there isn’t a club in the NHL that doesn’t covet this grinning young man…

Speaking on Sport

TAKE a thick hide, a quick eye and tin ears. Mount them on runners and you have the vital parts of a referee. It’s like the 1915 ballad of Henry Ford’s model T, which went something like this: “He took four spools and an old tin can; he called it a car and the d thing ran.” Bill Chadwick has been gliding for 16 years in a league which has been known to fire a referee because some governor didn’t like the way he combed his hair. George Gravel thought he had it licked. He had no hair. But even George sought asylum in a saner circuit. Chadwick is still around. He figures to be around for a spell. His Immediate superior, Carl Voss, supervisor of referees, calls Chadwick the…

Playing the field

Strictly a Guessing Contest Eeach year before the hockey season starts the hockey writers are asked to pick the order of the finish in the National Hockey League. It’s strictly a guessing contst, as Lynn Patrick, ocach of the Boston Bruins, was quick to point a couple of years ago. Some of the selectors had picked the Bruins to finish out of the playoffs that year, which irked Lynn no little. “How can you guys pick the order of the finish when you haven’t even seen all the theams?” he wanted to know. He was right, of course, and the selectors are making their picks largely from what they remembered of the teams the previous season. But a lot can happen to alter the picture from one season to another. For one thing, the…

“Great Gabbo” Eddie Dorohoy Top Funny Man

NEW YORY, N.Y.— Every hockey training camp has its “Great Gabbo,” the guy who insists on being heard on and off the ice, and this fall the Rangers had a dandy in Pistol Eddie Dorohoy. They had a few other interesting characters, including the familiar Gump Worsley and the rugged individualist. Leapin’ Louie Fontinato, but for sheer force of personality, Dorohoy was easily the “Best of Show.” They called him Pistol for two reasons: (a) He had been a hot scorer while playing for Dallas when this Texas metropolis had a team in the United States Hockey League; and (b) Eddie could rattle off the funny lines so fast everybody thought he was a pistol. Even Don (Bones) Raleigh, no blushing violet, was green with envy. “He sounds funnier to you,” Bones said, “because…

Reibel Wins Back Wings’ Big Centre Spot

DETROIT, Mich.— Life as a spare forward just wasn’t Dutch Reibel’s idea of a hockey career. So now he has won back the job which was handed him on a platter a year ago—and then snatched away without ceremony. When Reibel made the jump to Detroit from the Western League last season, he drew the biggest plum in hockey. Manager Jack Adams installed him as the newest center on the high-scoring Production Line between Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay. Reibel clicked immediately and even led the National League scoring race a while. Goals and assists kept coming his way but the stocky Kitchener (Ont.) native gradually fell into mild disfavor with his bosses. They spoke of such things as not hustling enough, not hungry enough. An injury hastened their decision to yank Reibel off the…

“Iron Man” Bouchard Approaching 700-Game Mark As NHL’er

MONTREAL, Que.— Butch Bouchard, big defenceman and captain of the Montreal Canadiens, is fast approaching the 700-game mark as a National Hockey League campaigner. Barring injuries, the durable veteran will play his 700th game, exclusive of playoffs, against the Black Hawks on Nov. 23 in Chicago. Bouchard is the oldest member of the colorful Montreal team, both in years and in point of service. Just a few days before the opening of the Habs’ fall training camp, he turned 34. He is now in his 14th season with Montreal and only one other active player, ol’ Milt Schmidt of the Boston Bruins, has seen longer service in the league. Schmidt has 19 years to his credit with the Bruins, including of course the three years he spent in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Apart…

The Hockey News

THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY Founded October 1st 1947 Published Weekly, except monthly May through September by Ken-Will Publishing Co. Ltd. 1434 Ste. Catherine Street West Montreal 25, Que. Yearly Subscription Rates: $3.00 in Canada and the British Empire; $4.00 in the U.S.A. and Foreign Countries. Entered as second-class matter, October 3, 1953, at the Post Office at Rouses Point, N.Y., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879 Authorized as second-class mail, Post Office Department, Ottawa Member of the Audit Bureau of Circulation Printed in Canada…

PASSING THE PUCK

CAL GARDNER of the Boston Bruins has played for four of the six NHL teams. Before joining the Bruins, Cal played with New York Rangers, Toronto Maple Leafs and Chicago Black Hawks… Gus Mortson of Chicago wishes he would never see Montreal. Both times he visited the city this year he was sent to the hospital with an ailing back. It’s the recurrence of an old Injury… Bill Mosienko received the sad news a few hours before he took the ice in Montreal recently that an older brother had died that day in Winnipeg. Bill played both weekend games for the Black Hawks before flying home for the funeral… Hammy Moore, veteran Boston trainer who has seen a lot of players come and go over the years in the National…

THE FAN FORUM

Picture Hunting Dear Sirs: Would you please put this letter in the Fan Forum? I would like to hear from fans who have old sets of pictures of NHL players of the past and who are willing to sell them. The pictures are from 1930-46. There were about four different companies that put out this type of picture. Sizes were 5” x 7” or 8” x 10”. Fans who have such pictures for sale should write to me enclosing a list of them. The address is 1577 Pacific Ave., Winnipeg, Man. I would also like to get programs. E. Skowronek Winnipeg, Man. Belting Beliveau Dear Sirs: I don’t suppose this letter will be published, because I’m going to be very frank… but I would still like to inquire about three things that are annoying me. They are: 1. Is…

Happy Birthday to YOU

NOVEMBER 15-NOVEMBER 22 15—COPP, Bobby, 1918, defense, Ottawa. 10—POWELL, Ray, 1925, centre, Quebec. 16—GAMBLE, Dick, 1928, left wing, Ottawa. 18—SLOWINSKI. Ed, 1922, right wing, Buffalo. 18—MIGAY, Rudy, 1928, centre, Toronto. 21—FIELDER, Guyle, 1930, centre, Edmonton.…

Send Now!

KEEP UP WITH THE HOCKEY JONESES BY SUBSCRIBING TODAY for every true-blue hockey fan will want to be a regular reader of THE HOCKEY NEWS—“Official Organ of All Hockey”. The Hockey News carries stories on all the teams and the star players written by the foremost hockey writers in Canada and the United States. Besides outstanding features and stories The Hockey News runs more action pictures and cartoons than any other publication. Interesting Crossword puzzles also appear in each issue. THE HOCKEY NEWS is published for 30 consecutive issues during the season and 5 monthly summer Issues. It doesn’t matter when you start, you still get your 35 issues. A year’s subscription is for 35 consecutive Issues. Canadian Remittances—$3.00 Payable by Postal Bank or Telegraph Money Order. U. S. A. Remittances—$4.00 Payable by Postal…

Henry, Guidolin And Eager Edgar Supply Big Punch

NEW YORK, N. Y.— A few of the Faithful, flushed with early success, are now telling anybody who’ll listen that the Rangers will go all the way. It is these few frantic fans who take great pleasure in likening the Baby Blues to another New York team—the Giants. Like the current champions of baseball, they say, their hockey team has speed, great determination and, above all, a strong bench. The Giants’ “bench” strength, in the main, comprised Dusty Rhodts to pinchhit and Hoyt Wilhelm and Mary Grissom to come in from the bullpen and save games in crucial situations. The Rangers’ “bench” strength also comprises three players. There’s little Camille Henry to come in and get the goal. He serves the same purpose as Rhodes but, where Dusty is a home run hitter,…

Vancouver Canucks

Coach: Art Chapman—Captain: Jack Lancien 1—John Bower, goal 2—John Reave, defense 3—Mid Houghton, defense 4—Harry Dick, defense 5—Jack Lancien, defense 6—Herb Jeffrey, forward 7—Billy Dea, forward 9—Fred Brown, forward 10—Gordon Kerr, forward 11—Chuck McCullough, forward 12—Ray Cyr, forward 14—Bill Wylie, forward 15—Doug Adam, forward 16—Carl Kaiser, forward 17—Dale Sweaney, forward 18—Skip McKay, forward 19—Bill Chalmers, forward…

Patrick’s Itinerary Includes Double Shift Duty

BOSTON, Mass.— The busiest man in the City of Boston, at least in a sports sense, is Lynn Patrick, doing double duty for the Boston Bruins. For Patrick there’s no such thing as an eight-hour day or a 40-hour week. Lynn’s days this season are running from early to late, his weeks from Sunday through Saturday. He has no time off, no days off. Until this fall two men filled the positions now occupied by the 205-pound Patrick, those of manager and coach of the Bruins. Until this fall Patrick was the coach solely; the manager was Arthur H. Ross, now retired. As a coach Patrick devoted his time to running his team; as a manager he’s running the Bruins’ organization, of which the team is a part. The assignment is a big one, but Lynn seems…

Marshall Back on Skates, May Get Key Centre Spot

MONTREAL, Que.— Donnie Marshall, who is no bigger than a minute and just as fast, is back on skates but it will be a few weeks yet before he is able to rejoin the Canadiens. Marshal], unanimous choice as rookie of the year in the American Hockey League last season, was sidelined even before he got a chance to play in the National League. Hailed as a prospect, along with Jackie Leclair, for the centre slot vacated by Elmer Lach, he cracked a tibia—the main bone of the leg—near the ankle joint in a pre-season workout. Leclair got the key spot between Maurice Richard and Bert Olmstead acclamation while Marshall went to hospital. Now, more than a month since the accident, Marshall is skating well and so he will be ready to try to win…

Habs Crab NHL Lead, Beat Wings

MONTREAL, Que.— Toronto Maple Leafs climbed into third place ahead of New York Rangers in the National Hockey League standing while Montreal Canadiens retained their hold on first place over Detroit Red Wings. The loopleading Canadiens have 19 points, Detroit has 17, Toronto 12 and New York 11. Chicago Black Hawks are fifth with six points, one more than the sixth-place Boston Bruins. Bernie “Boom Boom” Geoffrion is the scoring sensation of the NHL season to date. The fiery Montreal left winger has scored 13 goals in 13 games—an amazing record. He leads the League in both goals scored and total scoring points. He has 13 goals and five assists for 18 points. Ken Mosdell of Canadiens is second with eight goals and five assists for 13 points. Maurice Richard, also of…

Hawks Helpers Pick Up Only Eight Assists In First 13 Games

CHICAGO, Ill.— Assistance in the personnel vein seems to be a plea that has been answered to a large extent for the benefit of the Black Hawk cause this season. In the meantime, however, the club may have to go on a search for ways and means in which to acquire assists of a different variety. An even more basic requirement for success, the reference is to assists earned and credited to players aiding in the scoring of goals. With the first 27 games of the 1954-55 National Hockey League slate out of the way at the end of October, Chicago found itself way behind in this department. In the process of winning one, tying two and losing five in its share of these contests, the Hawk team found it had to be…

Player-of-the-Week

MONTREAL, Que.— It isn’t very often that THE HOCKEY NEWS honors the same player two straight weeks but what can you do. Bernie (Boom Bom) Geoffrion, who has been setting the NHL on fire, doesn’t show any signs of letting up? The Canadiens played two games during the past week. They won them both, beating the Detroit Red Wings, 4-1 and the Boston Bruins, 4-3. What did Geoffrion do to deserve the “Player-Of-The-Week’’ honor again? Simply this. He scored two goals against Detroit, his 10th and 11th of the season and the 99th and 100th of his NHL career. The next right is Boston he scored his 12th 13th and picked up an assist. After 13 games of play, the flashy Canatdiens right winger has 13 goals in 13 games and five…

NATIONAL LEAGUE

May Be Year Thousands of hockey fans have been waiting for Jean Beliveau to live up to the great expectations expected of him when he turned pro with Canadiens. Gros Bill was the unfortunate victim of a series of injuries last year but he’s shown every sign of coining into his own as a great star this year. Looks Who’s There! It’s rather unusual to see any other defenseman but Bed Kelly heading the NHL scoring parade for defenseman but it’s happening right now. And Doug Harvey of Canadiens is the man who has taken the thunder away from the Detroit redhead. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING ON WED. A.M., NOV. 10 RESULTS OF GAMES PLAYED WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 7th. 1954. SCHEDULED GAMES FOR WEEK ENDING NOVEMBER 14th. 1954. WEDNESDAY. NOVEMBER 3 Detroit 1 at Toronto 1 Detroit—Goal: Sawchuk;…

INSIDE STUFF AboutEdgar Laprade

STATISTICS: Born in Mine Centre, Ont., October 10, 1919. 5’ 8”, 157 lbs. Played amateur hockey with Port Arthur Bear Cats (Seniors). Is a centre and shoots right. I SUPERSTITION-IF ANY: Has absolutely no superstitions. FAVORITE FOOD BEFORE A GAME: Eteak. FAVORITE FOOD ANYTIME: Home cooked spaghetti and meatballs, roast beef and steak FAVORITE PLACE TO LIVE: Port Arthur, Ont. FAVORITE PLACE TO VISIT: Though he has never been, there he has hopes of someday visiting England and Egypt. FAVORITE NHL CITY ON A ROAD GAME: Toronto. FAVORITE READING MATERIAL: Has a preference for serious books such as “The Robe”, “The Egyptian”, and “House Divided”. Frances Parkinson Keyes is one of his favorite writers. FAVORITE RECREATION: Fly fishing. MOST ENJOYABLE MOVIE: Likes practically all the musicals and couldn’t single out a Special favorite, although “White Christmas” rates high. BEST ACTRESS: Grace Kelly. BEST ACTOR: Bing Crosby. FAVORITE GIRL VOCALISTS: Kay Starr and Theresa Brewer. FAVORITE MALE…

Owen Sound Mercurys Set Pace In OHA Senior

STRATFORD, Ont.— After two weeks campaigning in the senior “A” O.H.A. a somewhat similar pattern to that of last season is seen in the league standing, with the champion Owen Sound Mercurys setting the pace and Kitchener Dutchmen trailing them by one point in second place. Stratford Indians are third, two points back, and Chatham Maroons fourth trailing by the same number of points. Windsor Bulldogs, with three points on one win and a tie, trail the Maroons by two points, while Niagara Falls Cataracts bring up the rear, having lost all of their first five games. Although Owen Sound leads the pack they have played two more games than Kitchener and one more than Stratford,-and lost two games to the Dutchmen’s one. Stratford has also lost two, as have Chatham and Windsor…

DEFENSEMEN and CENTERMEN REQUIRED

For dubs in the English and Scottish League. Apply Air Mail to: 40 Clarence Ave., Clapham, London, England with the following particular: Age, weight, height right or left hand shot, position preferred, name of the last season’s club and address of last season’s coach. Written release from present club requited.…

AMERICAN LEAGUE

Telling Blow Gordie Wilson, who pivots Hershey Bears, proved his value to that AHL team Thursday, Nov, 4, by batting in the declining’ taly in overtime to give the Hersheys a 3-2 victory over Cleveland Indians. Dune Fisher, whose hat-trick during the All-Star game brought him fame, assisted on the play. Cullen Counts Brian Cullen, down from Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey league, proved that he’s worth his weight In rubber to Pittsburgh Hornets. Cullen scored two goals to pace them to a 7-3 win over Springfield. Ear Balfour also connected for a pair. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING ON MON. A.M., NOV. 8 WEDNESDAY, NOV. 3 Hershey 1 at Cleveland 4 CLEVELAND—Cleveland Barons look over undisputed first place in the American Hockey League by defeating Hershey Bears 4-1. It was the Barons’ fifth straight victory. Right…

All-Star Game Did It---Now Fisher’s His Old Self

HERSHEY, Pa— It took the American Hockey League’s All-Star game on Wednesday, October 27 to put little Dune Fisher, Hershey’s sharp-shooting right winger on the right track. Fisher, who last year blasted a total of 41 goals over the regular AHL campaign, had lit the red lamp but once in six games when he suddenly found the range against the Cleveland Barons in the first annual All-Star classic. His “hat trick” paced the All-Stars to a 6-3 win over the defending Calder Cup champions. Then, having broken the ice, he hammered out another “hat” against Springfield three nights later, pacing the Bears to another 6-3 triumph. The stocky forward, who became Hershey property this Fall, along with Obie O’Brien, in the deal which sent defenseman Ray Gariepy to the Boston Bruins, had been flying…

Out Goes Teal, In Goes Smith

HERSHEY, Pa.— Kenny Smith, who was released by the Providence Reds at the close of the 1953-54 campaign, is back in action with the Hershey Bears. The 31-year-old left winger, who resides in nearby Elizabethtown, signed a Bear contract when “Skip” Teal Hershey’s sophomore center ice man, was sidelined with a hand injury. Smith moved Into Stan Parker’s left wing post when the latter took over Teal’s pivot job. This is Smith’s second tour of duty with Hershey. He appeared in 27 games with the Bears in 1945-46 on loan from the Boston Bruins.…

Reds Face Rugged Month

PROVIDENCE, RI— Lou Pieri & Co., the RI Reds to you, face the month of November with a terrific schedule and the chance to boost themselves into a position in the American Hockey League where they might go on to a pennant. It has been a long, long time since a Providence hockey team faced such a wonderful slate of games. This month, the Reds will play 10 games, six at home and four on the road. The Reds have no away games this month in Cleveland and Buffalo. The Bisons and Barons figure to be tough as time goes on. At Hershey, the Reds play two games and a like number at Springfield. On their own rink at RI Auditorium, the Reds play Pittsburgh and Springfield twice and Buffalo and Hershey one game each. Pieri,…

All Star Sidelights

HERSHEY, Pa.— The American Hockey League’s glittering All Star array of high scoring forwards, led by Dunc Fisher, Hershey rightwing who scored the three goal “hat trick”, plus expert defensemen and goaltenders proved too much for the Cleveland Barons which dropped the first Annual All Star game 7-3. Although Freddie Glover put the Calder Cup champs of last season ahead with a goal in 4 5 seconds, it wasn’t long before the Stars’ point happy forwards had gone ahead. Fisher scored his first at 3:25, teammate Arnie Kullman made it 2-1 at 11:50 and Fisher again at 17:51 closed out the opening period with a 3-1 All Star edge. The first period All Star tallies were all hand made by Pennsylvania players, as the assists on the three goals were gathered in…

Let’s Get It Straight: Hodges Isn’t, Hodge Is

PROVIDENCE, RI— Because Charlie Hodge (that’s right) wanted to be sure the paymaster at RI Auditorium had his name spelt right, the true name of the RI Reds’ spare goalie has been unearthed. It’s not a very long story for Hodge was only delivered about three weeks ago on loan from the Montreal Canadiens. Upon delivery, General Manager Terry Reardon received the goalie “package” marked “Charlie Hodges”. A call to Montreal Forum for some facts on Charlie Hodges produced the facts. There was no eye-brow raising because the 21–year old net-minder had an S when there should have been a period. Reardon summoned Publicity Chief George Patrick Duffy. Out went a blurb on the acquisition of one Charlie Hodges. Owner Lou Pieri welcomed one Charlie Hodges. Now it’s all come to light. Two weeks ago, Hodge…

Gendron Off To Flying Start On Line

PROVIDENCE, R.I.— A fast kid, Guy Gendron, is teaming with teammates Paul Larivee and Zellio “The Topper” Toppazzini on the RI Reds’ top forward line. Gendron, up from the “A” ranks at Three Rivers, is off to a flying start. So are his mates in goals, “Mr. Z” and quiet Paul, Larivee is a slow skater but a smooth stick-handler as the center on the No. 1 Providence line. Toppazzini, whose brother Jerry plays for the Chicago Black Hawks of the National Hockey League, is the clever operator of the line. He can dash off on a brilliant solo or set up his younger mates. Coach Pat Egan, General Manager Terry Reardon and Owner Lou Pieri are enthused at the play of this line. They all voice the same sentiments: “The Larivee-Toppazzini-Gendron line looks…

WESTERN LEAGUE

Just Coasting The Coast clubs took a won 8 lost 4 tied 2 advantage over the Prairie clubs the past week when they defeated the Saskatoon Quakers in alt four games they played on the Coast. Vancouver, who are on the Prairies for the first time this season this week. have beaten all three Prairie Clubs in Vancouver. Under Full Steam Winning all three games they played, the New Westminster Royals took over first place with a total of 16 points. Calgary, winning two of the three games played against Edmonton took over second place with 13 points just one point ahead of Vancouver who won the only game they played to take the third place spot with 12 points. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING ON MONDAY A.M. NOV. 1 RESULTS Tuesday, Oct. 26 Saskatoon 1 at New…

Edmonton Flyers

Coach: Bud Poile—Captain Steve Hrymak 1—Glen Hall, goal 2—Steve Hrymak, defense 3—Larry Zeidel, defense 4—Hugh Coflin, defense 5—Al Arbour, defense 6—Ed Zeniuk, defense 7—Norm Ullman, forward 8—Bronco Horvath, forward 9—Bud Poile, forward 10—Enio Sclisizxi, forward 11—Jerry Melynk, forward 12—Bob Rawlyk, forward 14—Len Haley, forward 15—Ed Stankiewicz, forward 16—John Bucyk, forward 17—Ray Hannigan…

WHL Blueline Banter

VANCOUVER, B.C.— Max McNab has officially taken over as coach of the New Westminster Royals. The former Detroit centre ice star will be a playing coach. Two seasons ago McNab was handed the NW coaching job when Walter “Babe” Pratt was given the gate and Kenny MacKenzie, co-owner and manager, found the added task of coaching too much. Max finished the 1952-53 campaign as head man, bringing the Royals home sixth and nabbing the last playoff spot. McNab has the club he Inherited from Frank Dotten in first place with seven wins, two ties and 16 points in 13 games… Calgary is second with 13 points in 11 games… Max, when interviewed by the press and radio, predicted a playoff spot for his club and said the Royals could finish first or…

Charity Gets Boost, Players Get Good Look

Adam Makes WHL History, Scores 200th Goal For Mark

VANCOUVER. BC— Western Hockey League history was made Oct. 30 when Douglas Patrick Adam, veteran 31–year old Vancouver left winger, scored on Bev Bentley of Saskatoon. Adam started the game with. 199 goals in WHL competition and needed only one more to become the first player in the loop to score 200. The WHL’s most prolific marksman has the distinction of being the only player to win the individual goal scoring championship more than once, and his 53 goals in the 194 9-50 season while playing for Muzz Patrick at Tacoma is the league record. Doug was scoring king that season and again in 1952-53, when he tallied 39 times. Last season was the first campaign in six full seasons as a professional that the native of Toronto, who now makes his home in…

QUEBEC LEAGUE

Triple Terror Eddie Kachur, starry forward for the shawinigan Falls Cataracts, Joined the select ranks of the hat-trick collectors Thursday, Nov. 4, when he punched home three goals to stark the Cats in their 5-3 victory over Quebec Aces. Royal Drubbing Montreal Royals, faltered in their strong early-season bid during the week, dropping from a divided lead in the QHL to a second-place tie., with Chicoutimi Sagueneens. The Sags, playing tight offensive hockey, pummelled the Royals on their own Forum ice, 3-2, to climb into the deadlock with the Royals, who had been cut down to size when the Cats took over the lead. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING ON MON. A.M., NOV. 8 MONDAY, NOV. 1 Montreal 4 at Quebec 4 Royals: Goal: Evans; defence: Rousseau. Roche, MacKay. Harmon, Bownass; forwards: Shvetz, Blaine, Tessier, Burchell, Burnett,…

Missed Chances, Sloppy Shooting Nats’ Downfall

OTTAWA, Ont— People are asking questions around the Capital City these days, and they aren’t all about football. Hockey is coming in for its share. The $64 hockey question at the moment is “What happened to the Senators’ scoring power?” George (Buck) Boucher’s Barber Poles started out their Quebec Hockey. League campaign like a house afire. They belted Royals, 7-1, and then clouted Quebec, 5-1. Everyone Immediately began saying nice things about them and the logical thing happened—the Senators individually and collectively fell flat on their faces. Without so much as trying, Boucher’s hands promptly dropped the next five in a row, two to Shawinigan Falls, and one to Quebec. Chicoutimi and Valleyfield. The five losses tumbled the Senators from the higher echelons and left them perilously close to becoming cellar dwellers, an unfamiliar spot…

Kenny Reardon Tosses Gauntlet At Carlin, Says Royals Can’t Scare Him Or His Cats

If any of Roger Leger’s boys at Shawinigan Falls suffer from agraphobia (it means fear of height, Cuth bert) it’ll be because they are light-headed from their strange surroundings. The Cataracts took over first place in the Slater Circuit last week, and man and boy, none can recall when a team representing the Power City enjoyed such lofty eminence. But Kenny Reardon, volatile general-manager of the Shawinigan team can offer many counter punches for those who may be inclined to treat the rise of the Cataracts with levity. They won the hard way. To reach the top they trounced Montreal Royals and Quebec Aces in turn by 3-1 and 5-3 scores in this order. And these Royals and Aces were sharing the top rung before Shawinigan threw high voltage shocks into the works. Eddie…

Greyhounds Lose Poland

SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont.— Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds are missing one player, name of Danny Poland. The Northern Ontario Hockey Association team, which had been banking on the services of the former Ottawa Senator of the Quebec Hockey League, informed league officials that apparently Poland, a 23-year-old centre, has signed with Sudbury Wolves of the NOHA senior southern group. A Greyhound spokesman said recently that Poland would join the Poland would join the team but would not play pending reinstatement as an amateur. He said it would be at least a week before Poland, on loan from Toronto Maple Leafs, could play. Secretary Russ Ramsay said later that Poland’s status now hinges on whether or not his amateur papers have been signed. “If Poland’s amateur papers have gone through, then he would be free as…

Juniors Find Early Level, Habs, Flambeaux Set Pace

MONTREAL, Que.— There’s an old sports saying that’s often heard around the rinks. It goes something like: “It doesn’t matter if it’s one goal or 10 goals as long as you win the game.” That saying couldn’t be any truer than when applied to the current campaign in the Quebec Junior Hockey League. According to the standings the league is strictly a two-team race with the Montreal Canadiens holding the edge, at time of writing, over the Quebec Frontenacs. The other two clubs, Trois-Rivieres and hapless Jonquiere Marquis are in the basement division of the standing practically out of reach of the two top clubs. That’s according to the standings. But a game-by-game comparison of the clubs around the circuit gives a much different picture, simply because wheter it’s one goal or 10, it’s…

Saskatchewan Junior 1954-55 SEASON

OCTOBER 14—Saskatoon at Prince Albert 16—Humboldt at Saskatoon 16—Prince Albert at Flin Flon 17—Prince Albert at Flin Flon 19—Saskatoon at Humboldt 21—Prince Albert at Humboldt 23—Saskatoon at Prince Albert 23—Humboldt at Flin Flon 24—Humboldt at Flin Flon 25—Flin Flon at Saskatoon 27—Flin Flon at Prince Albert 28—Flin Flon at Humboldt 30—Flin Flon at Prince Albert 30—Humboldt at Saskatoon NOVEMBER 1—Flin Flon at Saskatoon 2—Flin Flon at Humboldt 4—Saskatoon at Humboldt 6—Humboldt at Prince Albert 6—Saskatoon at Flin Flon 7—Saskatoon at Flin Flon 8—Prince Albert at Saskatoon 9—Humboldt at Prince Albert 11—Prince Albert at Humboldt 13—Humboldt at Saskatoon 15—Prince Albert at Saskatoon 16—Saskatoon at Humboldt 18—Humboldt at Prince Albert 20—Humboldt at Saskatoon 20—Prince Albert at Flin Flon 21—Prince Albert at Flin Flon 22—Flin Flon at Saskatoon 23—Saskatoon at Prince Albert 23—Flin Flon at Humboldt 25—Flin Flon at Prince Albert 27—Saskatoon at Humboldt 27—Flin Flon at Prince Albert 29—Flin Flon at Saskatoon 30—Flin Flon at Humboldt DECEMBER 2—Saskatoon at Humboldt 4—Humboldt at Flin Flon 4—Prince Albert at Saskatoon 5—Humboldt at Flin Flon 7—Prince Albert at Humboldt 9—Huniboldt at…

McMeekin’s Magic Wand Works Wonders for Mercs

TOLEDO, Ohio.— It’s amazing what one change can do for a hockey team. Take the case of the Toledo Mercurys in the International Hockey League. Mived in last place after losing their first four games of the season, the Mercs sent out a hurry call for another goal-tender. They got Roy McMeekin, who immediately stepped into the breach as a replacement for Norm Defelice, and that was when Toledo’s fortunes took a turn for the better. McMeekin, 24-year-old star of the Halifax Atlantics, 19 53-54 champions of the now-defunct Maritime Major League, yielded only two goals in his first two outings as the Mercs won them both from Johnstown to advance a notch to fifth place in the IHL standings. With McMeekin knocking out the shots, the northern Ohioans first edged Johnstown, 3-2, for their…

NOHA Puck Parade

SAULT STE. MARTE, Ont— IT’S GETTING BIGGER ALL THE TIME!…The Northern Ontario Senior “A” Hockey League is getting so many ex-professional players it’s hard to differentiate between the out-and-out pro circuit, and our so-called amateur hockey of today…in fact, I wouldn’t be surprised if many of the players performing in Northern Ontario senior hockey are getting more dough than they received when they were classified as pro…latest big name to come north is Adam Brown who has lined up with Maxie Silverman’s Sudbury Wolves…Adam is 34 and starred for Detroit Red Wings at one time…he celebrated his entrance in Northern Ontario hockey by starring against the Soo Greyhounds, then coming back to explode three goals to lead Sudbury to a 4-3 victory over Pembroke Lumber Kings in overtime. Dewar Thompson, 25, has…

Hugh Campbell Quits Islanders; Hirschfeld Hooks Up with Dugger

HALIFAX, NS.— After two weeks of intensive play, there was a four-way race for early honors in the Atlantic Coast Hockey League. Charlottetown Islanders, off to the slowest start, were beginning to pick up even though they suffered the loss of their playing coach, big Hugh Campbell. For the past two years Campbell, an outstanding figure with Halifax Atlantics and Glace Bay Miners, has had a serious stomach ailment. How he completed the 1953-54 schedule was a mystery to his Glace Bay teammates. After a long summer’s rest Campbell figured his troubles were over and he accepted an offer to become playing coach with the Islanders. He played three games, then suddenly decided to quit hockey. Big Hugh is an honor graduate of Halifax St. Mary’s, eightime Maritime junior champions and familiar figures in…

Jets grounded, Need Booster

JOHNSTOWN, Pa.— Of all the teams in the International Hockey League, the Johnstown Jets appear to be in direct need of help right now. After breaking even in their first two starts, the Jets slumped to four successive losses to fall into the basement of the IHL. Don Hall, No. 1 scorer a year ago in the loop with a massive 109-point total, is back, but both of his linemates, Fraser Kilpatrick and Arnie Schmautz, were missing from the Johnstown squad when the season opened. Gone, too, is Goalie Don (Dippy). Simmons, now doing a fine job in the nets with Springfield of the American Hockey League, It has been a tough job to fill the shoes of these departed stars, but Coach Edgar (Chirp) Brenchly is doing his best and still is convinced…

HOCKEY HEADQUARTERS IN DETROIT

800 Outside Rooms With bath and free radio Single $4.50 up Double $7.00 up No charge for children 14 or under GRENADIER ROOM Lounge Bar and Grill COFFEE SHOP DETROIT-LELAND HOTEL Cass and Bagley Ave. Ample Parking Wm. H. Chalmers, General Manager…

Hockey X-Word Puzzle

ACROSS 1—Ranger player shown in centre. 7—Manager of 1942-43 Stanely Cup Winners. 9—Johnny Gagnon is one for Providence. 11—Name given Bettio of Hershey. 12—A New York rearguard. 13—Period of time. 15—Foot (abbr.). 16—Initials of 12 across. 17—Artificial language. 18—Doug Mohns was born In this province(abbr.) 20—First name of Gravelle of Ottawa Senators. 21—Canadiens acquired Hildebrand in one. 24—Lou Jankowski wears this number. 25—Given name of Hastings of Springfield. 27—A rank in the army (abbr.) 28—A position played in old time hockey. 31—Short for given name of Providence Reds’ goalie. DOWN 1—Plays goal for Buffalo Bisons. 2—Given name of Johnson of Canadiens. 3—All rinks have these (sing.) 4—Initials of a Detroit centre. 5—This former Vancouver player is nicknamed “Curly”. 6—Initials of Mazur of Montreal. 8—Frank Eddolls once coached here. 10—The Leafs presented one to Gus Ryder on Oct. 9th. 14—Plays for Providence Reds. 15—This is what they do to pucks before an N.H.L. game. 16—Initials of Orlando, ex NHL star. 19—This…

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VOLUME 8 MONTREAL, NOVEMBER 13, 1954 NUMBER 7 Harry And Jake Have Plenty At Stake…