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October 6, 1956
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Red Wings Only Club To Beat Stars Thus Far
MONTREAL, Que.— Last season, the Montreal Canadiens captured just about every laurel available to them as they skated off with the National Hockey League championship and the Stanley Cup. This week, however, the Habs go after the one honor that has thus far eluded them. The high-flying Habitants will be seeking a victory over the National Hockey League all-Stars, something only accomplished by one other team, the Detroit Red Wings, who turned the trick twice, including last year’s 3-1 verdict at the Detroit Olympia. This year’s Classic, slated for the Forum on Tuesday October 9, marks the second time that the Glitter Game has been played in Montreal. In their last try against the All-Stars, the Habs suffered a 3-1 loss, although the game itself, in 1952 contributed the most money ever to the Players’…
Speed, Dash, Color Standard Habitant Hallmarks
MONTREAL, Que Ever since they were organized back deep in 1909 the coruscating Canadiens have dripped with color. They have been a teamapart, with a history dotted with great names, legendary deeds, exuding that intangible something called class. From the start when the glacial Vezina fronted the nets, in the days of seven-man hockey till now when pace is paramount under the modern style, they have stressed speed, dash, and scoring as the main assets in their climb to eminence. Over a forty-seven year span they have won nine world titles. The first came their way in 1916. the last in 1956. Even in years when they were low in the lists they imparted their own pecular flavor to puck pursuing. Some of their teams could not be termed great in the classical sense but…
Red Kelly Replaces Ted Lindsay As Wings’ Captain
DETROIT, Mich.— When Leonard Patrick (Red) Kelly, tobacco farmer and hockey player, embarks upon his 10th season with Detroit Red Wings this fall, be also will shoulder the “C” insignia as captain of the Detroit club. Star 29-year-old defenseman. Kelly was named to the captaincy one week after Ted Lindsay, 31-year-old forward, had bed the title. The switch may have some deep implications but, if so they are well concealed. The only logical explanation is that General Manager Adams preferred Kelly to Lindsay, who had filled the post for four seasons. Rumor-starters immediately leaked out whispers that it meant Lindsay is on the trading block. Not so. Ted has maintained for a long time that he was not interested in playing hockey anywhere else. He has a new home in an exclusive Detroit suburb,…
THE FAN FORUM
Marshall Fans Dear Sirs Our Don Marshall Fan Club is holding a membership drive. Anyone interested in joining may write: Helen McEwen, 43 85 King Edward Avenue, Montreal, Quebec. The annual membership fee is $1.00. I enjoy your paper very much and am a subscriber to it. (Miss) Helen McEwan, President. Montreal, Que. Leaf Fan Club Dear Sirs, If anfone is interested in joining an official Fan Club for the Toronto Maple Leafs, would they please write to me at 13 Armour Street, Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. The club will be holding its first meeting in Toronto in November and it is expected that there will be a number of Maple Leaf players on hand for the members to meet. If interested, get in touch with me right away for further information. Michael Spencer Port Hope, Ont. Northland Slicks Dear Sirs I am a constant reader of…
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