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February 2, 1957
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Bruins Expect Terry Back in Time For Stretch Drive
BOSTON, Mass.— The Boston Bruins may have Terry Sawchuk back in their lineup in time to take part in the stretch portion of their National league schedule. That was the conclusion reached here as the Bruins set a mid-February date as the anticipated time of return for the absent goal-tender. The Bruins’ expectation, based on a statement attributed to Sawchuk in Detroit to the effect that he had been advised to rest for a month, was expressed by Manager Lynn Patrick. “It he rests for a month from the time of his last game (January 13), he may be back here the second week in February,” said Patrick. “Then he’ll need some time to regain playing condition, and that will probably take another week. So if he follows the schedule he says he’ll follow he…
Art Stone Sparking Fort Wayne
FT. WAYNE. Ind.— It doesn’t look very much like anyone will beat out the Cincinnati Mohawks this season. Following the same script that has brought them four successive International Hockey League titles, the Hawks have piled up an impressive 12-game lead at the two-thirds mark of the current season. However, there’s a wide open scramble for the other three IHL playoffs spots, with Ft. Wayne’s Komets clinging to second place and Toledo and Huntington tied for third, just a point ahead of Indianapolis, in fifth. Doug McCraig bas his Ft. Wayne Komets hustling on all cylinders right now, and it appears as though the Hoosiers are a good bet to qualify for post-season play. “We’re going after one game at a time,” McCaig pointed out, “and as long as the boys keep up the good…
QUEBEC LEAGUE
Goalie Switch Bob Perreault from Shawinigan Falls to Rochester, NY, and Gerry McNeil’s understudy, Claude Pronovost, from Royals to the Falls, completed the big operation “Goalie Switch” last week in NHL Canadiens organization. Hillman, Bad Man Floyd “Bud” Hillman, of Kirkland Lake, Ont. is the man of dubious distinction in the QHL. He leads in penalties, has 112 minutes of demerit with Quebec Aces. George Roy, veteran of the Chicoutimi Sagueneens’ back-division, is next with 102. HOW THE RACE GOES STANDING ON TUES. A.M., JAN. 29 TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Royals 3, at Chicoutimi 1 Royals — Goal: McNeil: defense: Rooche. MacPherson, Deslauriers, Dun-tan: forwards: G. Rousseau, Corriveau. Goyette, Boucher. Burnett, Denis, Gillis, Bradley, Laplante, Cressman. Chicoutimi — Goal: Frederick; defense: Claude, R. Rousseau, Roy. Chevalier; forwards: L. Smrke. Topoll, Locas, Perreault, Hicks, Pienette, Watson, Leger, Parker. Baluik. Referee: Gravel; linesmen:…
Sawchuck’s Chronological Departure
Here is the Terry Sawchuk’ case in chronological order:’ …… January 15 Morning—Sawchuk, scheduled to practice with the Bruins, visits President Walter Brown instead and tells him he cannot continue tending goal. Afternoon — After Coach Milt Schmidt is unable to contact Sawchuk, the Bruins; announce the recall of Goalie; Norman Defelice from the Hershey Bears to replace him. Evening — Schmidt and Sawchuk confer at Schmidt’s home in Needham, the goalie saying he might consider playing again after a rest, Schmidt urging him to follow that plan. January 16 Sawchuk remains in seclusion in the Newton apartment he shares with Bruins Allan Stanley, Don McKenney, Jack Bionda, Jack Caffery and Bob Armstrong. January 17 Afternoon — Sawchuk departs for Detroit after talking to newsmen and posing for pictures at South Station. Evening — Manager Lynn Patrick outlines…
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