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November 9, 1957

November 9, 1957

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Winnipeg Rangers Move To Brandon For Season

WINNIPEG, Man. — The clouds of uncertainty which have hung over the Manitoba Junior Hockey League the past few weeks cleared with the surprise announcement of the Winnipeg Rangers transfer, lock, stock and equipment to Brandon for the 1957-58 season. The surprise announcement came from Rangers’ General Manager Denis Ball and ended waaks of speculation as to which junior club would play out of the Wheat City after the Winnipeg Olympics, the team originally rumoured to play in Brandon, was forced to disband. Brandon Rangers The club will be known as the Brandon Rangers and will retain its present tie-up with the New York Rangers of the NHL. Coached by Winnipegger — Paul Platz, the club will continue to workout in the Winnipeg Arena and travel the 140 miles west to Brandon to…

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Converted To Left Wing, Jankowski Headed For Big Season With Bisons

BUFFALO, N.Y. — It was an axious Lou Jankowski who made a summertime visit to the Buffalo Hockey Club offices. Fully aware that his 13 goal output in 64 games last season hardly earned him a place on the indispensable list. Jankowski asked Manager Frank Eddolls if he figured in the Bisons plans for this season. “You are on our training camp roster,” Eddolls replied. “What happens after that is up to you. “Remember, we went to camp a year ago with the idea of Sam Bettio being our spare forward. He just refused to let things stand that way. He hustled his way into a regular job and ended up leading the club in scoring. “If you’re play warrants it. you’ll be with us this season,” Eddolls concluded. The 26-year-old one-time Detroit and Chicago…

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Hec Lalande Breaks Toe, Scores Goal

CHICAGO, Ill. — Black Hawk utility forward Hector Lalande suffered a broken big toe during the team’s loss at Montreal October 19. Although he was aware of pain he played at New York the next night and notched Chicago’s only goal. X-Rays taken as soon as the team returned home the next day weren’t developed until tno following might and Hector learned the bad news as he was racing on his skates for a home engagement that found the Hawks edging Boston. 2-1. Lalande would be lost for three weeks. Dr. Myron Tremaine, club physician, estimated. In view of a rather short diet in Chicago goals to that date, Publicitor Johnny Gottselig observed, “Maybe all the boys I should break their toes and then they’ll score.” The squad members, however, frowned severely…

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Masks Not Yet Satisfactory Says Bruins’ Don Simmons

BOSTON, Mass.—Goal-tenders won’t be Masked Marvels in National league games for awhile yet, in the opinion of tlue Bruins’ Don Simmons. Like most of his goal-tending contemporaries Simmons has been wearing a plastic face mask in practice this fall. His use of the mask dates from a game in Montreal in which he was cut by Montreal’s Maurice Richard for 11 stitches. Although one of the cuts, under the right eye, resulted in extensive swelling and discoloration Simmons was able to practice less than two days later while wearing the mask. But the talented Bruins’ goalie doesn’t believe that the protective device has reached the stage of development yet where it’s practical for game use. “It’s a great tiling to have for practice.’’ observed Don. It can come close to eliminating practice injuries, most…