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July 1, 1961
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NHL Clubs Block Leaf-Owned Players in EPHL
TORONTO. Ont. — Five of the six National Hockey League teams will jointly sponsor the new North Bay entry in the Eastern Professional Hockey League. This was decided here at a meeting of representatives of the NHL clubs, who also ruled that the lone dissenting team, Toronto Maple Leafs, will not be privileged to place any of their players in the EPHL. The individual NHL clubs agreed that if the Leafs refuse to become financially involved in the league it was reasonable that no Leaf-owned players should enjoy the advantages of EPHL training. Toronto GM Punch Imlach and club committee chairman Staff Smythe have both refused to have anything to do with sponsorship of the new North Bay team. “We consider the EPHL a financially unsound investment,” stated Smythe. “That league, has dropped a minimum…
Teepees Seeking New Ice Conch For Bodnar
ST. CATHARINES. Ont. — Former National Hockey League star, Gus Bodnar, will not return as coach of the St. Catharines Teepees of the Ontario Hockey Association Junior A League next season. Teepees’ manager-owner Rudy Pilous, also coach of the Chicago Black Hawks of the National League, said the club was well satisfied with the job Bodnar did last year. “However, to operate a junior A club we must have someone who actually resides in this city and can devote a full 12 months to hockey.” said Pilous. The Chicago coach said he had offered the job to Bodnar on a year-round basis but that he was unable to accept it because of part ownership in a hotel in Lindsay, Ont. Bodnar played in the National League with Toronto, Boston and Chicago. He coached…
EPHL Admits North Bay As New League Member; Kitchener Ponders Shift
—NORTH BAY Ont. The Eastern Professional Hockey League gave the green light to the city of North Bay as the sixth member of the league for the 1961-62 season after long deliberation. EPHL President Ed Houston confirmed the acceptance of North Bay following the six-hour meeting, “subject to certain conditions to be met by the EPHL and the North Bay Company to be formed.” At the same time, Houston did not rule out the possibility of Windsor, another applicant for the vacant franchise, being added to the league. “Windsor is still being considered and if certain arena commissioners aren’t realistic there could be a switch,” Houston said. The EPHL franchise became vacant after Montreal Royals withdrew from the League. Remaining teams are Sault Ste. Marie Thunderbirds, Sudbury Wolves, HullOttawa Canadiens. Kingston Frontenacs. and Kitchener-Waterloo Beavers. The…
Pidhirny Not Set To Quit AHLChampionshipSquad
—SPRINGFIELD, Mass. While the powerful Springfield Indians were coasting to eight straight playoff victories there was some sad speculation that Harry Pidhirny, the inspirational club captain and agreed by all to be the greatest Indian that ever taped a stick, was going to call it quits. These thoughts were quickly nullified when the popular winger announced his desire to play again next year. Harry admits that the grind is getitng to be tougher and that he wants to spend more time with his family. But he wants to play one more season. “I want to quit while I’m still on top” commented Harry. He continued “I had 34 goals and 47 assists this year and I think I can get 25 again next season. That would be a nice way to bow…
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