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February 3, 1962
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How To Win Friends Via Television
MONTREAL, Que.—Rookie Bobby Rousseau of the Montreal Canadiens proved himself quite a diplomat recently—and in front of a national television audience as well. Franke Selke Jr., who conducts the in-between-period interviews on the Canadiens home television games lined up three rookies as his guests during a recent game between the Canadiens and Boston Bruins. The date was just one week before the NHL announced it’s mid-season award leaders. First Boston’s Pat Stapleton appeared. “Who do you think will win the first half rookie-of-the-year honors? Selke asked Stapleton. “If I don’t win it I hope Cliff Pennington does,” came the reply. Pennington had just entered the studio at that moment. Cliff then came on camera, and once again Selke asked: “And who do you think will win the rookie-of-the-year honors at the half way mark?” Cliff remarked that either…
BOBBY HEWITSON on BLADE PROTECTION
Even with today’s rock ‘em, sock ‘em type of hockey, I’ll wager you’ll see far fewer skate cuts this season. The reason—the N.H.L. has approved C.C.M.’s new PRO-GARD blade heel. This new heel is capped with plastic; they call it linear polyethylene. Unlike some earlier attempts at protection, it won’t entangle a skate or a stick. The heel protection is completely smooth and is built right into the blade tube. The PRO-GARD heel got its baptism of fire during the 196061 regular season and was also tested in the play-offs. The players liked it. Coaches liked it. Subsequent N.H.L. approval was unanimous. With the coaches, skates and the danger of cuts is important. With management, too. They have to consider the financial investment they have in a player. Skate injuries have been…
Hab Fans Go All Out For Rookie Star Gord, Terry Pay Tribute To Rousseau
MONTREAL, Que.— A few weeks ago, before Bobby Rousseau had started getting his share of goals, a group of Montreal writers were discussing the all-stars and individual trophy selections with Coach Toe Blake. The talk got around to rookies—there were 15 listed as eligible for the Calder Trophy—and the Habs’ coach was asked about his only candidate Bobby Rousseau. “I don’t see how he can miss,” said Blake. “Rousseau has done everything demanded of him. He’s been in the toughest spots imaginable for a rookie and has come through with flying colors. I’ve used him as a penalty-killer most of the time but also at centre and right-wing on different lines. “Bobby may not have as many scoring points as some of the other rookies,” added Blake. “But, at the same time, I’ll bet…
Hockey News-Old Spice Salute Lakehead
FORT WILLIAM. Ont.— The story of the Lakehead Ju venile Hockey League is a long and colorful one. Personel of the Lakehead Juvenile hockey picture have always been well represented in the pro ranks with well over thirty playing in the National League and minor pro ranks at the present time. What was at one time a ten team juvenile league has now dwindled down to four, two in Fort William and two in Port Arthur. Two sponsors who have had clubs for the last number of years, the Westfort Athletic in Fort William and the West End Bearcats in Port Arthur, both dropped out of Juvenile this year. Both these organizations were sponsored by donations and just decided they couldn’t compete with the pro sponsored clubs. This now leaves the Fort…
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