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March 9, 1968
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Brewer, Mahovlich Seen Key Wing Acquisitions In Big Swap With Leafs
DETROIT, Mich.— The much - ballyhooed trade Involving Détroit Red Wings’ veteran centre Normie Ullman has finally come to pass. Ullman, said to be on the block by the HOCKEY NEWS last week, is Toronto-bound this week after a spectacular seven-player deal with the Maple Leafs. The trade was consummated minutes before the March 3 midnight deadline. Another former “untouchable”, Paul Henderson, and veteran winger Floyd smith accompany Ullman to Toronto in return for onetime superstar Frank Mahovlich, centre Pete Stemkowski, rookie Gary Unger and the rights to ex-Leaf all-star Carl Brewer. Whereas Ullman and Mahovlich are undoubtedly the key figures in the swap, a darkhorse in the deal is Brewer. The defenseman who quit the Leafs in a huff after a squabble with Punch Imlach three years ago, should be able to join…
Corrigan, Cote Seen Top NHL Ice Prospects
SPRINGFIELD. Mass. - Roger Cote and Mike Corrigan are key players for the Springfield Kings. Each gets the job done with the club. Both are popular with local fans. In fact, their play will have a lot to do with the team’s finish the last few weeks. Originally a defenseman under Eddie Shore, Cote was converted into a wing. This season he moved back into defense when so many of the back liners were called up to LA or injured. He made the adjustment very easily. Corrigan is close to big league material. He nearly made the parent Los Angeles Kings in training camp last fall. He has been called up several times the past season for fill in work with LA. He has a big league future. Cote is a big man. He…
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…
Must Win On Our Own Allen Advises Flyers As Team Eyes Title
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. - You’re not supposed to look a gift horse in the mouth but Keith Allen can even count the wrinkles on his tonsils. The “gift horse” would be a helping hand from other teams in the National Hockey League which, in turn, would enable the Flyers to capture the Western Division championship. “Sure, it’s nice getting help from other teams who help knock off your contenders,” said Allen, the I Flyers’ coach. “But that’s not the way tow in it. You’ve I got to win it by yourself. “When you go out there and win your own games, you don’t have to worry about anybody else catching you. “ The Flyers were protecting a slim lead as the regular season headed down to its last three weeks. Minnesota and Los Angeles were determined…
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