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December 13, 1958

December 13, 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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AMERICAN LEAGUE

Marshall Holds Record Don Marshall, who presently plays for the NHL Montreal Canadiens holds the record for the most points by a rookie in a season in the AHL. He scored 37 goals and 57 assists in 1953-54 while with Buffalo for 94 points and a record. Just Three Repeaters Jack Markle, who led the AHL in scoring in 1936-37 and 1937-38 while with Syracuse, Les Douglas who led it in 1945-46 and 1949-50 while with Indianapolis and Eddie Olson who led it in 1952-53 and 1954-55 while with Cleveland are the only players to repeat the feat. The Point Parade How The Race Goes FRIDAY, DECEMBER 5 Springfield 4. at Rochester 8 First Period 1—Rochester: Redahl (Fleming) 0.37 2—Rochester: Hicke (Hoekstra, Rousseau)… 8.54 3—Rochester: Redahl (Balfour, Marshall)…… 9.28 4—Rochester: Aldcorn (Balfour. Marshall)…… 10.55 5—Rochester: Aldcorn (Nevin, Marshall)…… 17.10 Penalties: Olson, Edmundson, Hendrickson. Second Period 6—Rochester: Hicke (Carter) … 3.35 7—Springfield:…

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Habs Must Remember Days Of Old When Whipping New Wings

DETROIT, Mich.— It was a terrible, terrible price which the Detroit Red Wings had to pay for daring to challenge Montreal’s grasp on first place. First came the strong and rather unexpected rise to gain a share of the National Hockey League lead with the Canadiens. It was a strong rise because Detroit went on a streak of six wins in nine games, including three straight victories. It was unexpected because all this happened on the road where Detroit, like most clubs, rarely thrives. Nevertheless there were the Detroiters even with Montreal’s heavily favored defending champions and it did look a bit strange. This strange sight lasted something like 48 hours. And 48 hours after that, the humiliated Detroiters were trying to add up the cost of getting trapped on the tracks in front…

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Muzz Expects Habs To Start Opening Up Gap Any Time Now

In The Montreal Gazette MONTREAL, Que.— Big Muzz Patrick, the New York Bangers’ general manager, was making a long distance telephone call in the bed room of his hotel suite. ‘He’s got telephonitis,” said Frankie Paice, the Rangers’ thin-faced trainer,“He’s been using that thing all day.” There was a story that the Rangers were seeking a defenseman, and when Muzz emerged from the bed room he was asked if it were true. “Yes, it’s true.” he affirmed.“But none of the other clubs in the league will help us.” There was another story that the Rangers were thinking of converting Hank Ciesla. the husky centre on their third line, into a rearguard. Was there any truth in that report? “None whatever.” he said. “We never debated it at any time. We’ll get another defenseman. but I don’t think…

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Lynn Ribs Blues: “We Won’ Hurt Them On European Trip”

BOSTON, Mass.—The New York Rangers’ expressions of displeasure at the prospect of touring Europe with the Boston Bruins in the spring drew soothing comments for the New Yorkers here. “The Rangers don’t have to worry,” said Manager Lynn Patrick of the Bruins. “We’ll be playing European rules on the tour and there won’t be any body-checking. They won’t have to worry about being hurt.” Tentative plans are for the Bruins and New York to play a total of 11 games in England, Switzerland, France, Belgium, Germany, Austria and Italy. The Bruins were j told that the Rangers were | enthusiastic about the trip but not enthusiatic about having the Bruins for traveling companions. Commented a Bruin, “On the results of the last post-season series we played I don’t blame them.” The Bruins boat New York…