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December 7, 1963
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Hay Putting New Life In Hawks’ Offense
CHICAGO, ILL. — One of the big questions marks on the Chicago Black Hawks before this season started was Bill Hay, the red headed center. Four seasons ago the lanky center, one of the biggest men on the Black Hawks at 6 ft. 3 in. and 195 pounds, won the Calder Memorial Trophy as the National Hockey League’s top rookie. That year 1959-60 he scored 18 goals and added 37 assists for 55 total points. He also became Bobby Hull’s playmaker on the Million Dollar Line the middle of that season and “assited” Hull to the NHL individual scoring title both that season and in the 1961-62 season. …No Longer Question Mark Although Hay’s goal production dropped to 11 the next two seasons, his assists continued to climb and so did his total points,…
Ex-NHL Great Signed By Quebec
NEW YORK, N.Y.— Doug Harvey’s 14-year run in the National Hockey League came to an abrupt end when the Rangers handed him his unconditional release Nov. 26. Harvey was promptly hired by the Quebec Aces of the American Hockey League after all NHL teams waived on his services. The 39-year-old rearguard, seven-time winner of the Norris Trophy as leading defenseman in the NHL, will join the Aces for the balance of the season and will be reunited with an old hockey teammate, Floyd Curry, who coacheds the lowly Quebecers in the AHL. The Aces said Harvey appeared to be very happy with his new contract. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Montreal Canadiens’ vice-president Ken Reardon turned thumbs down on Harvey after his release by the Rangers. The Toronto Leafs’ Stafford Smythe said the…
Pappin ‘Target’ Of Fans’ Boos, Called By Leafs
ROCHESTER, N.Y.— Rochester hockey “fans” who find an evening’s entertainment in booing Jim Pappin had better get their fill in a hurry — he won’t be available much longer. But ironically instead of being sent as former coach Johnny Crawford used to say “so far The Hockey News can’t find him,” Pappin will be skating up and down right wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs in National Hockey League rinks. Only once in the Amerks’ previous seven seasons has a player attracted such unanimous displeasure of the hometown “supporters.” The other target was Bob Nevin, also booed for nearly every move he made. But Nevin had to - contend with the local followers for only one complete season — 1956-60 when he scored 32 goals and 42 assists — before escaping to the National…
Olympic Squad Impressive In Fort William Exhibition
FORT WILLIAM, Ont.— The Canadian Olympic team under Father Bauer showed their wares here last week in an exhibition game against the senior all-stars. They won going away, and impressed every one of the 2,700 fans in the Fort Williams Gardens with their speed and checking ability. Many observers felt they wouldn’t be ready for the Olympics, although all agreed that it was finally a right move by the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association to organize a team to represent Canada in World competition. They return for a second game in Fort William on December 26th. It looks like the junior setup in Fort Frances could cost the backers more than they figured for the first year of operation. In the win and loss column they are doing very well in the Manitoba…
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