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February 11, 1956
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Teeps Almost Certain To Repeat As OHA Junior League Leaders
GUELPH, Ont.— As the OHA Junior “A” campaign rolled into the final month of the schedule it became increasingly obvious that nothing barring a complete collapse could halt the St. Catharines Teepees from finishing in first place for the third consecutive year; that the Hamilton Tiger-Cubs’ hopes of gaining a playoff berth were dim, to say the least; that the Guelph Eilt-mores would pace the league in goal production; and that all the playoff berths below first place were as wide open as an emptynet. The Teepees, who moved into a first place tie with Kitchener-Waterloo Canucks on January 8. had a nine point hold on first place at the end of January. During the first month of the year 1956, they racked up 12 wins in 15 starts, losing only two…
Wingy—Habs Real Close Over Years
DETROIT, Mich.— For the past several years one particular refrain has been heard repeatedly in the National Hockey League: Detroit vs. Montreal games are the “big” ones, the games that decide titles. This would seem obviously true, considering that Detroit has finished first, Montreal second for the last four seasons. But, did the Detioit-Montreal games decide those titles? After the first nine games this Season, here’s how those clubs stood against each other: Last year it was the same story: What about 1953-54? To break the monotony, you have to go back to 1952-53: Thus for the last four years the two greatest teams in hockey have broken even against each other. Not only are they square in victories for each of those years, but even the goal-scoring has been identical the last three times. The combined record over…
Wearing Classes No Handicap Says Player Who Should Know
BOSTON, Mass.— Hal Laycoe of the Bruins was thumbing through his mail in the dressing room at the Garden the other morning when he spotted an envelope with familiar handwriting. “See this one?” he asked, pulling it but of the pack. “This is from one of my proteges, a college student in Montreal.” Protege? A hockey player, sportscaster and car salesman, Laycoe is a versatile businessman. In what category did the protege belong? “He belongs in a sizeable category,” replied the veteran Bruin with a chuckle. “He is one of a number of youngsters who feels he’s handicapped in hockey because he has to wear glasses.” Glasses? Boing! The only major player ever to wear glasses while playing is Laycoe. Others have worn contact lenses but Laycoe uses the orthodox kind, with bows and rims. “In…
Red Wings’ Larry Hillman Much Improved Rearguard Since Return From Bisons
DETROIT, Mich.— As the “baby” of the National Hockey League, Larry Hillman is shouldering a man-sized load. When Hillman reached his 19th birthday Sunday, February 5, he was filling the vacancy left when All-Star Red Kelly shifted from defense to left wing. The fact that the Detroit Red Wings’ defense hasn’t appeared a bit weaker without Kelly is strong testimony to the ability of the rugged 185-pound Hillman, youngest player in the NHL. His was an unpublicized role, but it made possible the headlined switch by Kelly. Jack Adams and Jimmy Skinner took a calculated risk when they pulled Kelly off the Detroit defense. At the time, however, it was more important to bolster the offense and Kelly has done a terrific job of doing that. Any club expects to be hurt when it loses a…
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