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August 19, 1969
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Flyers ‘Moved Up Timetable’ In Elevatinq Stasiuk To NHL
PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Take Keith Allen’s word for it, he wasn’t kicked upstairs because of the Flyers’ pathetic performance in the Stanley Cup playoffs. “People really close to the team know this isn’t the case, but others don’t,” said Allen, who was elevated to the new position of assistant general manager under Bud Poile. “I know the playoffs were a disaster but I don’t think I have to apologize for the two years I’ve had as coach. “Granted. I would have liked to have done better in the playoffs, but finishing first and third in the regular season isn’t bad.” Allen was succeeded by Vic Stasiuk, who had spent the last two years coaching the Quebec Aces, the Flyers’ top farm club in the American Hockey League. Stasiuk had led the Aces to the…
Rangers Sian First Choice Dupont To Pro Contract
MONTREAL, Que. — The New York Rangers signed top-rated defenseman Andre Dupont to a one-year contract, it was announced by General Manager-Coach Emile Francis. Dupont, 20 years-old, was the Rangers first round selection in the National Hockey League’s amateur draft held here in June. Dupont, 6-1 and 200 pounds, starred for the Memorial Cup-winning Montreal Junior Canadiens last season, chalking up 212 penalty minutes in 53 games. “Off his outstanding record as an amateur, we’ll be giving Dupont a long, hard look in training camp,” says Francis. “We rated him as one of the top juniors in Canada last season. He’s got the size and likes to throw his weight around.” The Rangers acquired Dupont, a rugged defenseman, and Pierre Jarry, a high-scoring forward, as their first two selections in the amateur draft. In…
Voyageurs New Montreal Name
MONTREAL. Que.— The new Montreal entry in the American Hockey League will not be called the “Muskies” after all. They will be known as the “Voyageurs”. The latest name was chosen by a panel of hockey writers and broadcasters from among 575 sent in by 3,000 fans after public opposition to the original name, which reportedly lacked meaning to French-Canadian fans. The Montreal club also announced that veteran defenseman Al MacNeil had agreed to terms to coach the Voyageurs but would give up his playing role in favor of the bench job. He guided Houston of the Central League last season.…
Buckaroos Hand Fashoway Task Of Filling Lay toe’s Big Shoes
PORTLAND. Ore.— Gordon Fashoway, the all-time goal-scoring champion of the Western Hockey League, will tackle one of the toughest challenges in professional hockey history this fall. Fashoway will become coach of the Portland Buckaroos, ending the nine-year reign of Hal Laycoe, who moved south to take over the Los Angeles Kings of the National League. A tough act to follow? You don’t have to get cute to explain. Just stick to the facts. In nine seasons as Buckaroo skipper, Laycoe won seven regular-season championships. He finished second twice. He was in the playoff finals five times and twice won the Lester Patrick Cup. In fact, under Laycoe from 1960-61 through 1968-69, the Portland Buckaroos won more hockey games than any other professional team in the world. Fashoway, the first and only choice of Portland President Harry…
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