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January 17, 1959
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Russian Coach Prefers Game As Played Here
DETROIT, Mich.— The Russians were utter strangers, yet there was a familiar tinge to the whole affair when the touring Soviet hockey team beat the College All Stars, 7-3, in an exhibition game before 6,783 at Olympia Stadium. Ringleader of the triumphant Moscow team was Alex Guryshev. None of the fans knew that Guryshev was an established star, but they certainly expected something like that from him anyway. Guryshev, a 6-1 194-pound forward, sported No. 9 on his jersey and that’s enough for local fans who follow the NHL wars. It’s the same number which is sported by such goal-scoring notables as Gordie Howe, Rocket Richard and Andy Bathgate. (And you might as well include the other No. 9s since they aren’t exactly slouches — Tod Sloan, Dick Duff and Johnny Bucyk.) Guryshev was…
Better Goaling, Better Team, Muzz Calls Blues To Finish In Rosy 2nd
NEW YORK, N.Y.— As far as second place is concerned, the Bruins, Red Wings, Black Hawks and Maple Leafs are dead. This is the prediction of Ranger general manager Muzz Patrick as his Blueshirts embark on the last half of their six-game road trip prior to a generous home schedule. Patrick succinctly puts it this way: “I think we’re going to finish second because we have a better team than the other four.” Although he didn’t care to delve into particulars, Muzz refused to rule Toronto out as a playoff possibility and noted that one of the differences in the Rangers favor over Chicago and Boston was superior goaltending. Meanwhile, the Blues were hoping to come off the safari with at least a .500 mark. They still must face Chicago, Jan. 17; Detroit, 18, Montreal,…
Seventeen Items That Made 1st Half Season Interesting Out West
500 Points Blinky Boyce, veteran Right Winger of the Western Hockey League, now playing for Spokane scored his 500th point in WHL regular season play New Years night in Calgary. He scored his teams third goal of the game. Boyce has played in 539 games scored 129 goals and assisted in 321 for his 500 points. Overtime Games Edmonton have participated in seven overtime games winning four and tieing 3. Jerry Melnyk, their high scoring centerman, has scored the winner on three occasions. His last one New Years night in Winnipeg with 9 seconds left in the sudden death overtime period. SEATTLE, Wash.— The Western Hockey League race has passed the half-way mark, and as the nine clubs begin their run down the backstretch, here are some of the items which come to mind as…
Aces, In Money Trouble May Bail Out With Home Games Switched To Road
Bailey’s Explosive Shot In Quebec there’s lively discussion under way about the siege gun shooting of John Bailey, latest forward line acquisition. While none will suggest that Bailey excels Jean Beliveau as a hockey player, many experts in the Ancient Capital say that Bailey can drive a puck harder — harder too than Boom Boom Geoffrion. Two Masked Men Royals have been presenting two masked men in recent games — goaler Charlie Hodge and defenseman Irwin Spencer. While Hedge’s mask in a plastic contraption, the contraption worn by Spencer to guard his broken nose is made up of a steel guard over the probscis and a lot of tape and bandages. MONTREAL, Que.— The latest move by the harassed directors of the Quebec Aces, to repair their crippled finances, is reported to be the switching…
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