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January 15, 1955
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AMERICAN LEAGUE
Top Scorer American (bom Eddie Olson of the Cleveland Barons has scored 26 goals in 34 Games. Most 50s Hank Bassen. goalie for the Buffalo Bisons, leads the AHL in shntouts with 3. HOW THE RAGE GOES STANDING ON MON, A.M, JAN, 10 THE POINT PARADE (Including games of Sun, Jan, 9) LEADERS MOST GOALS Eddie Olson,.,Cleveland, MOST ASSISTS Zellio Toppazzini Providence, 32. MOST PENALIZED PLAYER Pat Egan, Providence, 91 mts. BEST GOALIE Gil Mayer, Pittsburgh, 36, 101, 2.81, MOST SHUTOUTS Hank Bassen, Buf falo, 3. MOST PENALIZED TEAMBuffalo, 491 mts. WEDNESDAY, JAN. 5Cleveland 1 at Providence 2 PROVIDENCE,—Providence Reds ad vanced into a tie for second place in the American Hockey League by defeating Cleveland Barons 2-1 before a 3,504 crowd. The Reds, who scored both of their goals in the first period, played a close checking game in thwarting the high-Ipowered Barons. Paul Larivee scored first…
Using Rollins Sparingly Part Of Eddolls’ Scheme To Keep Hawks On Toes
CHICAGO, Ill.— While it may not have seemed very important at the time, the purchase of goalie Ray Frederick by the Black Hawks recently as a free agent from the disbanded Ottawa Senators of the Quebec League could gain substantially in significance before the 1954-55 NHL schedule reaches completion. To Cet Rest Hart Trophy holder Al Rollins easily remains the best overall performer Chicago can present as a netminder, but he has shown this season that he’ll probably be able to make good use of a rest now and then. He came back very strong when replaced for three games last month by roo kie Henry Bassen. The brief change, in fact, did a world of good for the entire squad. The players dug harder and checked sharper to help young “Hank” in his…
Habs Place Moore and Mazur On Block, Want LW Stability
MONTREAL, Que.— The Montreal Canadiens, with the greatest arsenal of right wing shots in the National Hockey League, are seeking more stability at left wing and are in the market for an able-bodied player. Offered as trading bait are Dickie Moore, a versatile but brittle forward, and big Eddie Mazur, who made a delayed start with the Habs this season following a knee operation for removal of a dam aged cartilege. Although Moore led all playoff per formers with 13 points in 11 games last spring, he has been plagued by a per sistent injury jinx all season. His current medical record reads like a report from a hospital’s outpatient department after a busy day. Since the first chill north winds heralded the opening of the hockey sea son in October, Moore has suffered…
Toledo Mercs Acquire Two New Players
TOLEDO, Ohio— Last-minute moves are being made by International Hockey League clubs to strengthen themselves for the stretch drive. Last-place Toledo, reeling from five straight losses, came up with two top-notch players in Gordie Vejprava and Hal Jones, while runner-up Troy added Bobby Rawlyk to its roster. Vejprava and Jones re placed Roy Hammond and Dick Pontarollo, who were released by the Mercs in an effort to snap out. of their losing ways. Vejprava and Jones both are reinstated professionals, as the former opened the season with Cleveland of the American League and then went to Providence of the same loop, while the latter was with Valleyfield of the Quebec League earlier this campaign. Ex-Marion Stars Both of them members of the now-defunct Ma rion club of the IHL in 1953-54, Vejprava rolled up 58…
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