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November 26, 1960

November 26, 1960

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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Ab Wins His Spurs As Hawk, Then Warns Best Is Yet To Come

CHICAGO, III.— Biggest trade of the summer months in the National Hockey League saw the Chicago Black Hawks and Montreal Canadiens in a nine-player swap. Key man in the deal, as far as the Chicago front office was concerned, was Alvin (Ab) McDonald. The Hawks wanted added scoring punch this year and they were counting on the big left winger to provide it. Said Chicago general manager Tommy Ivan at the time : “McDonald is big and strong, has a fine shot and is very good when close in on the net. He also uses his size and muscle-power to check in big league fashion.” Despite two injuries which have slowed his momentum with the Black Hawks, the 24-year-old Me-Donald hasn’t wasted any time living up to expectations in a Black Hawk uniform. After the…

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Merritt Drops Out Of Okanagan Loop, Won One Out Of Ten

Vol. 14 MONTREAL, NOVEMBER 26, 1960 No. 9 KELOWNA, B.C.— The Merritt Grandluckies, new entrants to the Okanagan Senior Hockey circuit this season, have withdrawn from the league. The move came after Merritt managercoach Walt Malahoff told league directors his club could no longer continue to operate in Senior ‘A’ company due to financial difficulties and inadequate player strength. Malahoff told league president Bob Gilhooley “There’s no sense in carrying on and going further into the hole. I doubt very much if we would win another game all season with the club we have.” Gilhoiley said the Merritt club had given it an honest try but felt they now realize they had under estimated the league. In 10 games played the Merritt crew had won only one game, and their nine defeats were mostly by…

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Hot And Cold Habs Show Blake Old Sizzle: Will Keep Rookies

MONTREAL, Que.— A well-rested squad of Montreal Canadiens faced an Important weekend road series against the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Chicago Black Hawks. The Nov. 19th date at Maple Leaf Gardens marks the first time in several years that the Canadiens and the Maple Leafs have met on a Saturday. Normally, both clubs jealously guard their Saturday night home dates with the Leafs playing every Saturday of the season at home and the Canadiens giving up only two—both in deference to ice shows. The first place Canadiens entered the weekend with. a slim one-point margin over second place Detroit and only three points separating the first four clubs. “That’s the kind of league it is this year,” says Toe Blake, the all-winning pilot of the Habitants. His Canadiens were unbeaten in six straight…

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NEWS Scribe Names Three In Early Chatter

TORONTO, Ont.— The Maple Leafs aren’t through trading yet. Having added Eddie Shack to their roster, they now are seeking bigger game and the lowdown is that they are likely to land one of the following top National league performers: Eddie Litzenberger from Chicago Black Hawks, Don McKenney from Boston Bruins or Ralph Backstrom from Montreal Canadiens. The Litz deal was the most probable at last report. One transaction almost went through, with Johnny Wilson, Billy Harris and Gerry Ehman going to the Hawks. Then Big Ed had a good game and Hawks added another name to their asking price. Leafs demurred. McKenney has been on the verge of coming to Toronto several times and the situation now is that the slumping Bruins have to make a drastic move quickly. Canadiens, of course, are suffering…