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March 9, 1968
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College Ace Hits Top Form For Reds
PROVIDENCE, R.L.- Fast becoming a common sight on the rosters of professional hockey teams is the collegian. It was not too long ago that a college product In the pro ranks was about as rare as an available ticket for a game at the Maple Leaf Gardens, but such is no longer the case. When the Rhode Island Reds broke for training camp this year there were three former college hockey players among their number. By the time the season rolled around there were two, Jerry Lafond and Dennis Macks.“ Their training camps have been outstanding,” noted Reds officials Buster Clegg and Dave Creighton at the time. “They should do well this year.” Both skated and performed like seasoned professionals those first few weeks and they were leach exhibiting the skill and hockey…
RUSSIANS GIVE NHL EXECUTIVE COLD SHOULDER
MONTREAL, Que.-Much has been heard about Russia wanting to compete against top-callbre North American teams, particularly those In the NHL, but J. David Molson Is not convinced of the Reds’ sincerity. Molson, president of Canadiens and a Governor of the National Hockey League, unintentionally revealed at a press conference in Montreal that Russia had ignored communications aimed at setting up meetings to discuss the future of hockey on what might be termed a world basis. Molson stated that he had, during the past two months, twice written to Russian authorities offering to go to Moscow, personally, if necessary, to discuss hockey on a truly international level. His first communication was dated Dec. 5th, 1967 and addressed to Roman Kisselof, who was in charge of the USSR Ice Hockey Section. A copy of…
Blazers Flying High In CPHL Race Despite Recalls By Boston Bruins
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. Murray Davison and hls Oklahoma City Blazers opened up a nine-point lead over Fort Worth Wings in their tussle for first place in the Central Profession al Hockey League’s Southern Division. When he looked over his lineup, he could only say, “We’ve been going all out since we overcame those early injuries and the young players are learning that you have to put out 100% every game In order to make It In the win column and go on to the big money In pro hockey.” Wayne Cashman was sporting a 21-goal, 30-asslst mark In 42 games when he was called up to the parent Boston Bruins as a replacement for Tommy Williams, sidelined with a bruised back. Defenceman Barry Gibbs was still with the Bruins as a replacement for Bobby…
Lowly Leafs Due For Overhaul; Unger, McKenny Newest Faces
TORONTO, Ont. - New faces of 1968. That would be an appropriate title for Toronto Maple Leaff ’s desperate ’ struggle to qualify for the playoffs, and defence of the Stanley Cup championship they, won last spring. Latest rookie to win promotion to Leafs’ National Hockey League lineup was Gary Unger, a 20-year-old centre who played in junior competition at London, Ont., last season. And, as with his other youthful replacements, coach Punch Imlach wasn’t fooling in the Unger case. The lad was given a full-time job, first between Mike Walton and George Armstrong when Dave Keon was hurt, then in place of Pete Stemkowski with Frank Mahovlich and either Wayne Carleton or Brian Conacher. Unger joins two other freshmen, defencemen Mike Pelyk and Jim McKenny. Pelyk also has been given permanent employment,…
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