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December 2, 1967
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Red Wings Wearing’Young Look’Again in NHL
DETROIT, Mich.— When Sid Abel brought up Roy Edwards he said things like: “We’re seing a lot of goalkeepers this season who weren’t in the league before and they’re doing pretty well.’’ It almost sounded like whistling past a grave yard. Now it sounds like he’s whistling “Dixie.” Abel’s the first to realize Edwards can’t keep up the fantastic pace that saw him go unbeaten through Fort Worth’s first nine games and then keep it up when he reached the big time. First Edwards backstopped two victories in Detroit and then continued his excellent work on the three game western portion of the Wings’ seven game coast-to-coast journey. It wasn ’t until his fifth game as a Red Wing that a team scored two goals on him and that was just barely — Chicago’s Doug Mohns…
Penguins Roll Again With ‘Team Effort’
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- As most coaches do, Penguins’ coach Red Sullivan continues to talk about a team effort in describing his team’s chance in the Western Division of the NHL. But in this case, the description is one that fits, though it seems trite to admit it. Every team has one or two players who give the rest of his teammates impetus and inspiration. Pittsburgh is no exception what with the rejuvenation of erstwhile superstar Andy Bathgate. But at 35 and obviously past his peak, even Bathgate is not enough to singlehandedly keep the Penguins in the thick of the division race. He may be the most contributing force to Penguin victories but without adept play from his 17 teammates, Bathgate would be playing for a loser. Never was this more apparent than during the Penguins’…
North Stars Secure Catton To Bolster Scouting Ranks
TWIN CITIES, Minn.- The shiny new station wagon pulled into the parking lot at Metropolitan Sports Center in nearby Bloomington on the afternoon of Nov. 16. One of the two men who climbed out was easily recognized — it was Minnesota North Stars manager-coach Wren Blair, who earlier in the day had been presented with the car by an area Buick dealer. The other, a rugged-looking individual who appeared (and at age 64 is) old enough to be Blair’s father, turned out to be Harold (Hal) Cotton, who moments later was introduced to members of the press as the North Stars’ new Director of Scouting ^d field Operations. “We’re extremely happy and fortunate to have obtained the services of a man of Harold’s stature,” said Blair, who was associated with Cotton for seven years…
Bassen Gets Back Into Net With Binkley “Shell Shocked”
PITTSBURGH, Pa.- For a time it looked like goalie Hank Bassen might never get another crack at protecting the Pittsburgh Penguins nets. In late October against Los Angeles, Bassen had looked atrocious before a hometown crowd as the Kings won 5-3. Binkley, the 32-year-old rookie, started the next game against Boston and continued in the nets as the Penguins won two and tied one of their next four games. Even in defeat, Binkley was looking sharp. Then, suddenly, the Pittsburgh defense fell apart. Pittsburgh was blasted by Detroit, 5-0, and St. Louis, 5-1. And Coach Red Sullivan figured it was time for another change at goal-tending. Since the season began Sullivan has said he plans to alternate his two goalies for the entire 72-game season, and it is about time Penguin followers start believing him. “I’m…
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