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February 22, 1958

February 22, 1958

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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PASSING THE PUCK

THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY Founded October 1st 1947 Published Weekly, except monthly May through September by Ken-Will Publishing Co. Ltd. 1434 Ste. Catherine Street West Montreal 25, Que. Yearly Subscription Rates: $3.00 in Canada and the British Empire: $4.00 in the U.S.A. and Foreign Countries Entered as second-class matter. October 3, 1953, at the Post Office at Rouses Point. N.Y., under the Act of March 3rd, 1879 Authorized as second-class mail. Post Office Department, Ottawa Printed in Canada vol. 11 MONTREAL. FEBRUARY 22, 1958 No. 21 •LOU PERINI; wealthy contractor who is owner of the Milwaukee Braves, was interested in purchasing Conn Smythe’s controlling interest in Maple Leaf Gardens had Smyth decided to sell … Phil Watson insists the Montreal Canadiens are not a great club but just a lucky one … He told Dave Anderson…

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WESTERN LEAGUE

Rookies Art. Stratton of Winnipeg is setting the pace for first year men with 57 points on 15 goals and 42 assists. Orland Kurten-back of Vancouver is next with 51 points on 15 goals and 36 assists. Penalties Garry Edmundson of New Westminster has taken a commanding lead for the dubious honors of ‘bad man’ and now has 147 minutes in penalties, 23 more than has closest rival, Coach Pat Egan of Victoria. How The Race Roes Wednesday, February 5Vancouver 4 at Victoria 3 First Period 1—Victoria, Dorohoy (Baliuk, Kaiser)………15.36 2—Vancouver, Robinson (McLeod, Currie)………17.09 Penalties: Kaiser 18:14, Egan and Butchinson 19:06. Second Period 3—Vancouver, Hutchinson (Kurtenbach, Powers)………1:54 Penalties: Bulloch 7:26, Robinson 18:42. Third Period 4—Victoria, Anderson (Olson, Hart)………4.50 5—Vancouver, MacQueen (Johansen)………6:01 6—Vancouver, McNab………14:40 7—Victoria, Ha worth (Baliuk, Dorohoy)………16:05 Penalties: Currie 1:16, Kurtenbach 3:33. Winnipeg: 4 at New Westminster 2 First Period 1—Winnipeg, Kapusta (Glover, Lea)………9:42 Penalties: Lamoureux :19, Arnett 2:36, James 3:29,…

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Bucyk, Horvath, Stasiuk Break Own Game Point Total

BOSTON. Mass. — Bronco Horvath, Johnny Bucyk and Vic Stasiuk, bidding tor a new season’s scoring record by a Bruins’ line, have been adding points in wholesale lots. Bronco and his Busters set a new one-game record for themselves on their last visit to Toronto by picking up 10 points against the Maple Leafs. The breakdown: Bucyk, one goal, three assists: Horvath, one goal, two assists; Stasiuk, one goal, two assists. The line’s old record was nine points, set against the New York Rangers in New York on January 4. The Toronto spree boosted its total for the season to 137 points.…

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Toe Liks Chops Over Don’s A-La-Carte Goal Menu

Toronto Star TORONTO, Ont.— Montreal Canadiens are a pretty amazing band of hockey players and the one who amazes coach Toe Blake most is Don Marshall, his trouble-shooting jack-of-all trades. “I’ll bet Donnie is the first utility player in the history of the NHL who scored 20 goals in a season.” Toe declared recently. “Thai’s how many he has now.” “He doesn’t play on a regular line — not even now, when we have so many men out with injuries,” Toe continued. “And as far as I’m concerned he never will get a steady job because every time I’ve given him one, he’s gone into a slump. He seems to get lackadaisical out there. “For example, when the Poc-ke was hurt, I tried Marshall in his spot and it didn’t work out at all. But…