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October 26, 1963
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Brimsek, Liscombe Among 10 In Reds’ Hall Of Fame
PROVIDENCE, R.I.— Ten former hockey greats became original members of the Providence Reds “Hall of Fame” on October 11th when the 1963-64 American Hockey League season opened in Providence. Before the first game, which later was won by the Reds over Quebec, 6-2, the following stars were enrolled as charter members In the new hockey shrine : Hago Harrington, Leo Gaudreault and Art Chapman (all deceased); Gizzy Hart, Johnny Gagnon, Mike Karakas, Art Lesieur, Frank Brimsek, Carl Liscombe and Terry Reardon. In pre-game ceremonies, six of the seven living members were present to accept plaques from the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, sponsors of the Reds “Hall of Fame.” Hart, Gagnon, Karakas, Lesieur, Liscombe and Reardon were introduced to the opening night audience of 4,224 and assembled at center ice before the attentive crowd.…
Hornets Show New Sting, Shoot For Playoff Berth
PITTSBURGH, Pa.— Two years ago, when hockey was reactivated in Pittsburgh after a five-year absence while a new arena was being constructed, the Hornets won a total of 10 games and set a few records. Last season they doubled that victory figure. Now, says Bill Torrey, demon figger filbert for the Hornets, “If we can double that figure this season we should make the playoffs.” That may be a rather conservative statement, coming from the voluble William. He made statements not of a conservative nature the past two seasons only to find out all this talk can be something like counting the chickens before they hatch—and then find out that somebody laid an egg. There’s little doubt but that this third team to play under the big dome of the Civic Arena should definitely be…
"Army” Never Believed He Would Make It; Ice Leadership Lauded By Coach Punch Imlach
TORONTO, Ont.— Some time within the next few weeks, George Armstrong of the Toronto Maple Leafs will score his 200th National Hockey League goal. He started the present season with 192 in 699 NHL games and it seems inevitable he’ll reach a milestone no person ever thought was within his reach. “A few years ago, if you’d have told me I’d make 200, I’d have said you were crazy,” Armstrong says, “and you would have been. Maybe I won’t, anyway, but I think I can.” As a matter of fact, Armstrong, friskier than ever at age 33, will surpass the 200 mark by plenty. Obviously, though, there was a turning point in Armstrong’s career for he once was regarded as a mediocre, dispensable part of the lineup and frequently was mentioned in trade negotiations. Now…
Henry Latest To Register 200th Goal In NHL Play
TORONTO, Ont.— George Armstrong of the Leafs isn’t alone in his attempt to reach the NHL’s 200-goal plateau. In fact the big Toronto captain is one of six players who could reach the milestone during the 1963-64 season. Latest player to attain the 200-goal mark first this season was diminutive Camille Henry of Rangers, who started the year with 198 goals. He counted his 200th Sunday night, Oct. 20 in New York. After Henry comes Armstrong and Boston’s Dean Prentice, both of whom began the season with 192. Two of Armstrong’s Toronto teammates, Frank Mahovlich and Eddie Litzenberger, are also banging on the door. Mahovlich at 178, needed 22 more and Litz at 176, required 24, as the new campaign opened. Two others crowding the 200-level are Henri Richard of Canadiens with 184 and…
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