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October 19, 1963
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BLACK HAWKS GET NOD AS TEAM TO BEAT
MONTREAL, Que.— The Chicago Black Hawks were reportedly the most improved team at the close of the National Hockey League training camp sea son and the experts thought so too — they picked the Hawks as the “team to beat” this year. In the annual poll of 18 members of the press and radio conducted by THE HOCKEY NEWS, the colorful and rugged Black Hawks were chosen to finish ahead of the Stanley Cup champion Toronto Maple Leafs by a narrow margin. Here’s how the teams were selected to navigate the 70-game NHL schedule ending next March : Chicago first, Toronto second; Detroit third; Montreal fourth; New York fifth; and Boston sixth. The Hawks polled 11 first place votes as compared to six for the Leafs. Toronto got nine secondplace ballots to six for…
Plante Won’t Forget Ranger Debut, Loses Game, Cut For Seven Stitches
CHICAGO, III.— Goalkeeper Jacques Plante of the Rangers isn’t likely to forget his debut in a New York uniform in a hurry. The acrobatic “Masked Marvel” was peppered with 43 shots by the Chicago Black Hawks, 16 in a frenzied first period; gave up three goals and suffered a seven-stitch cut on his chin. Plante later disclosed that he was struck in the face by the elbow of right-winger John McKenzie, an expatriate from the minors who counted one of Chicago’ three goal’. Play was held up for 20 minutes while Plante underwent repairs. To add to Jacques’ woes, Rangers lost the opener 3-1.…
Amerks Hope Duff To Add New Spark
ROCHESTER, N.Y.— D is for his durability. U is for his uniqueness. F is for his fearessness. F is for the fight It is hoped he’ll instill in his teammates. D-U-F-F spells Duff, and Les Duff spells T-R-O-U-B-L-E for Rochester American foes this season. The Amerks acquired the 28-year-old left winger from the Hershey Bears shortly before the 19 6 3-64 American Hockey League opened its schedule. To obtain Duff, Rochester gave Hershey Gene Ubriaco and Bruce Draper. Ubriaco, who is 26, tied with Gerry E h m a n for the Amerk’s club scoring title last season, totaling 70 points on 22 goals and 48 assists. Draper, already headed for Toronto’s new Denver affiliate in the Western League when the trade was completed, had only 8 goals and 18 assists in 55 games with the Americans last…
Rangers Spirit High As Blues Set Sights On NHL Playoff Spot
NEW YORK, N.Y.-Fortified with several new faces and a healthy infusion of spirit, the New York Rangers returned to Broadway this week to open the local hockey season. Stirred to unusual enthusiasm by the off-season trades, resident geniuses are now trying to find the answers to the following questions: • Will Jacques Plante surpass Gump Worsley’s histrionics as Ranger goalkeeper? • Can Don Marshall and Phil Goyette give the Rangers the “strength through center” so often considered the key to shinny success? • Are the Ranger defensive players capable of improving on last season’s effort? Answers, naturally, will not be forthcoming for several weeks, or possibly months but one factor stands out so far. The Rangers are packing considerably more spirit than they did at this time last year. ’ Whether this is due to…
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