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November 23, 1963

November 23, 1963

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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NHL Teams Get Message From Milt, ‘Bruins Won’t Be Run Out Of Rink’

BOSTON, Mass.— It has taken the Bruins less than one-quarter of the season to establish themselves a s being radically different from some of their immediate predecessors in one respect, at least. Milt Schmidt, Bruins’ coach, has expressed the difference with a time-honored hockey quote. Said Schmidt, “No one is going to run this team out of the rink.” Rough hockey may be appalling to Canadian purists, who lack the heritage of contact sports which Americans have, but in this country the worst fate which can befall a hockey team is to be run out of the rink. That was an experience which the Bruins in recent years had to live with. To New England hockey fans who, only a few seasons back, could enjoy watching Ferny Flaman, Leo LaBine, Leo Boivin, Allan Stanley, Bob…

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Leafs Show Interest In McKenney, Imlach May Talk Trade With Blues; Douglas To Minors AsBrewer Returns

Maple Leafs will negotiate with New York Rangers for the acquisition of Don McKenney. Rangers recently announced their willingness to trade McKenney, a player Leafs always have wanted to get. Punch Imlach, Leafs’ coach and general manager, heard of the Ranger decision just before taking his club to New York for a game and said: “We’ll talk about it while we’re there. Rangers are In trouble and if we beat them, too, I imagine they’ll be willing to trade almost any player they’ve got.” Imlach realized he might have to give up considerable for McKenney, if only because Rangers traded popular Dean Prentice to Boston for him last winter. McKenney, 29, has scored more than 200 National Hockey League goals and is in his 10th season. He and Murray Oliver are the two leading candidates…

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Reay Says ‘Backchecking Aided’ In Hawks’ Rise

CHICAGO, Ill. - What’s the reason for Chicago’s fast start in the 1963-64 National Hockey League race .., besides a lot of talent? “Backchecking,” says new head coach Billy Reay. “I was concerned over our start. We had four of our first five games at home. That’s an advantage in one way but if you lose one or two it can put you in the hole.” The Black Hawks won 11, lost 2 and tied 4 of their first 17 starts. “Our checking has been the secret. It’s been excellent and the reason for our fast start. Our goals-against record has been very good because our play has been solid on defense… and our goalies (Glenn Hall and Denis De Jordy) are the best. Reay admitted he had a “hot line” in the Scooters with Stan…

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Gagne Lifts Rangers With Hot Scoring Spree

NEW GLASGOW. N.S. — If Julien Gagne of New Glasgow Rangers had more weight on his 5-foot 9 frame he might be playing in professional hockey circles today. The native of Baie Comeau, Que., was placed on Toronto Maple Leafs’ negotiation list last year but he failed to receive an invitation to training camp because of his size. New Glasgow officials are happy that Gagne, instead, found his way back to the Nova Scotia Senior Hockey League club. Despite his size — he tips the scales at 155 pounds — the 21-year-old is becoming one of the big scorers in the fast-moving circuit. His ability around the net put him on one of the hottest scoring streaks in loop history. Gagne started his splurge with a four-goal effort in Moncton and followed it up two…