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October 12, 1963
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Bruins’ Green Ready For Dual Role As Defenseman Turns Penalty Killer
BOSTON, Mass.- Coach Milt Schmidt of the Bruins has increased the duties of Ted Green, his young defenseman. Green, who has been taking a regular turn at right defense under Schmidt’s rotating defense plan, will be used as a forward while the Bruins are short-handed. Schmidt tried the rugged defenseman as a penalty-killer in the recent Bruins’ game in Providence. Green’s showing, despite his lack of experience, was so satisfactory that the coach has decided to continue him in the role. “We can use some added strength in that department,” explained Schmidt, “and Ted could do quite well for us. He’s a good, strong skater and he’ll make them (the opposition) take a good second look before they make any moves. “He looked awkward at first, but he is much more relaxed and sure of…
Amerks, Leafs Seal New Ownership Deal
ROCHESTER, N.Y Rochester hockey fans, bothered right from the start by a “here today, gone tomorrow” threat, can breathe easier—their Rochester Americans are going to be around for at least three more American League seasons. That was assured when the five major local stockholders and a representative of the Toronto Maple Leafs signed a contract committing the Leafs to put an AHL team on the ice here for at least the next three seasons in exchange for complete ownership of the Amerks. Ever since the formation of the Americans in 1956,fans didn’t know from one year to the next whether they’d be watching hockey. There were rumors nearly every year, and they became stronger and stronger as monetary losses mounted in recent seasons. In fact, Toronto had every right to pull out of Rochester…
Litz Gets Norf For First Line After Hot Camp
TORONTO, Ont- Big Eddie Litzenberger is making the rest of the Leafs’ camp sit up and take notice and Punch Imlach has been all eyes for the gangling NHL veteran. Imlach has inserted Litz at right wing alongside Red Kelly and Frank Mahovlich and the line has shown unexpected spark in the r Leafs’ exhibition games. Litzenberger, who became a 10 year man in the league this season celebrated the signing of a new contract by scoring twice and assist ing on two more in Toronto’s recent exhibition win over San Francisco Seals. The big winger has 10 goals in 14 games topped only by little Dave Keon who has notched 12 in 15 starts. Imlach said of Litz, “if he can make those moves in the National League, then we’re home free, declared Punch. The…
Bears Happy With New Winner Gene Ubriaco
HERSHEY, Pa., - Veteran 1 e f 1 winger Les Duff is the latest to depart the see ne here as the hard-checking forward was traded by the Hershey Bears to the Rochester Americans. Coach Frank Mathers was very reluctant about parting with the 28-year-old Duff, however, he had requested to be traded to an American League club closer to his Toronto home because of family illness. The Bears, fortunately, fared very well in the transaction, obtaining winger Gene Ubriaco, a 70-point performer last season, and young center Bruce Draper. Draper was assigned to Denver in the Western League where he will be subject to 24-hour recall. Ubriaco, 26, popped in 22 goals and recorded 48 assists in the 1962-63 campaing, while Duff garnered 25 goals and 24 assists for 49 points. “We didn’t like…
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