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June 1, 1956
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CAHA Delegates Take Time Out From Business
DELEGATES to the annual CAHA convention, this year held in Montreal, took time out from business to pose for The Hockey News’ wandering photographer just prior to sitting down to one of the several banquets held in their honor. In the photo at top, the smiling gentlemen are tam lockhart president president United States Amateur Hockey Association; Art Potter, president Alberta AHA; Abbie Coo, secretary Manitoba AHA; Frank Auckland president Onta ria AHA-Frank Saraent CAHA Life Member and Vic Johnson, CAHA Rules Committee, in the middle photo, left to right, are Jim McCaffrey, president Ottawa District AHA; Jimmy dunn president CAHA-Curly Tyler, President Manitoba AHA; and Ken McKenzie, of the hockey news Bottom photo shows frank Hogen vice president ODAHA: Dr gamble vice president ODAHA:Jim McCaffrey “baldy George, treaser ODHA…
THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY
THE IDEA OF the universal draft is not a new one. Jim Hendy and Frank Boucher both tried to promote a similar plan several years ago. It was Frank Selke and Jack Adams who were carrying the ball on this proposed new draft at the NHL meeting here earlier this month. Here is what Selke proposes. Have all professional clubs drop sponsored teams and put the money, previously used for sponsoring these teams, in a central kitty. This money would then be used to promote minor hockey all across Canada up to the age of 16 years. When the players so developed reached the age of 16, they would be selected in a universal draft, with the NHL, American, Western and Quebec leagues taking part. “I propose that every professional…
INSIDE STUFF About Bronco Horvath
STATISTICS: Bronco Joseph Horvath was born in Port Colborne, Ont., March 12„ 1030. A centre, who shoots left, lie is 5’1”, 171 pounds, and a former member of the Galt Black Hawks (Juniors). He turned pro in 1050-51 with Springfield, later moved to Syracuse, then back to Springfield. He spent the 1054-55 season with Edmonton of the WHL and had the distinction of winning the league scoring championship and setting a new record. In 67 games he collected 50 goals and 60 assists. In 9 playoff games he had a impressive 7 goals and 4 assists. SUPERSTITION—IF ANY: Is definitely not superstitious HARDEST CHECK IN HOCKEY Took place in his junior Days with Gall when Tim Horton, then with St. Michael’s College. administered the jolt. No other check has equalled it. GREATEST THRILL IN HOCKEY: Playing…
Warwick Brothers May Buy Into Western Loop Royals
VANCOUVER, B.C.— The Warwick brothers — Billy, Grant and Dick — may purchase 49 per cent of the stock in the New Westminster Royals of the Western Hockey League according to a story appearing in the Vancouver Province. The brothers, who sparked the “Gashouse Gang” Penticton Vees to the World Hockey Championship two years ago, declined comment one way or the other on the report. Grant retired recently as playing-coach of the Vees, who play in the Okanagan Senior Hockey league. Now 36, Knobby stated. “We’re through in the Okanagan. We have no ill-feeling toward anyone, but none of us will ever play hockey in the Valley again.” Brother Dick, commenting on the report, said: “I don’t deny it and I won’t confirm it. But we are considering several wonderful offers.” Bill Warwick could not…
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