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October 7, 1961
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American Hockey League Schedule 1961-62 Season


GREAT MOMENTS IN HOCKEY GREAT MOMENTS IN SMOKING
Carry your enjoyment with you EL PRODUCTO …in the new FOLD-A-PAK that slims down to fit your pocket…


NHL Expect Record All-Star Crowd
‘Dream Team’s’ Starting Lineup…


Who’s The Coach? New Game, But An Old Story In EPHL
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont.— Coaching at any time is a very hazardous occupation, but the Eastern Professional Hockey League seems to have an even higher mortality rate on the would-be coach. The league is ready to start its third season and by the time October 12 arrives, no less than a dozen and a half coaches will have seen service in the EPHL, including five new faces this year. Just by way of review, or refresher course, whichever you prefer…let’s go back to the inception of the EPHL…When the call to the starting gate was given six teams answered. Six enthusiastic coaches all stated that, given any sort of a break, they would have their team in the post-season playdowns. There was Hull-Ottawa…coached, managed by the inventor of the EPHL…Sam Pollock. Then…