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February 23, 1973
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Roadrunners, Gulls ‘Even’ In Ice Duel
SAN DIEGO— The rivalry between Phoenix Roadrunners and San Diego Gulls is a classic. After seven games this season, they are split evenly with three wins and a tie apiece. In the six seasons, since the rivalry began with the Roadrunners entering the Western Hockey League in 1967-68, one season later than San Diego, the record between the dubs is dead even. 35-35-6. Gulls this season lead the league. in fewest goals, 134, and Roadrunners have scored the most, 213. Gulls have Ken Broderick, whose 2.78 goals against average is well ahead of runnerup Lyle, Carter’s 3.36 mark. Roadrunners have Murray Heatley who leads the WHL scoring race by seven points. Both clubs are near unbeatable at home. Roadrunners own a 17-2-5 home-ice record. Gulls are 17-3-3. at home. One of the two Roadrunner…
Movements of Players
Following are the latest player movements in hockey: NATIONAL LEAGUE TORONTO—Randy Osburn, forward, sent to Tulsa of CHL. BUFFALO—Robert Richer, forward, recalled from Cincinnati of AHL. MONTREAL—Dave Gardner, forward, recalled from Nova Scotia of AHL. BOSTON—Rich Leduc, forward, returned to Boston Braves of AHL. Derek Sanderson, forward, signed contract and added to roster. DETROIT—Bill Hogaboam, forward, returned to Virginia of AHL. CHICAGO—Moe L’Abbe, forward, returned to Dallas of CHL. N.Y. ISLANDERS—Neil Nicholson, defenseman, recalled from New Haven of AHL. Richard Grenier, forward, assigned to New Haven. N.Y. RANGERS—Tommy Williams, forward, returned to Providence of AHL. WORLD HOCKEY ASSN. NEW YORK—Kent Douglas, defenseman, named assistant coach while on disabled list with eye injury. Bob Brown, defenseman, secured from Quebec of WHA. LOS ANGELES—Mike Jaku- bo, forward, returned to Greensboro of EHL. OTTAWA—Mary Haney, defenseman, called up from Sault Ste. Marie of USHL and returned. AMERICAN…
Virginia-Hershey Battle Going Down To Wire
NORFOLK— Virginia Red Wings continue to press Hershey for second place in the Western Division which has been dominated by the powerful Cincinnati Swords since early December. At the outset of Februrary, Wings were a mere five points behind the Bears but had played three less games. And it appears that the two clubs will battle it out for the runner-up slot right down to the wire. Coach Doug Barkley has done an outstanding job with the Wings, who only a year ago at the 47-game mark showed a mere 28 points. This season at the same stage, the club had 58 points, a 30-point difference. In the first seven game against Hershey, Wings held the series lead, 3-2-2 and a 26-24 goal edge, though being out-shot 258 to 207. The key factor in closing…
Doak On Sidelines Again
DETROIT— A standing room crowd of 15,683 saw the Atlanta game, biggest turnout for an expansion team at Olympia. Defenseman Gary Doak is on the limp again after stretching the ligaments in his left knee during the 8-2 victory over Vancouver… Doak was expected to miss the entire six-game trip and it was his second mishap this season—he fractured his right leg in the first exhibition game and missed the first five weeks of the season. Marcel Dionne had a streak of at least a point-a-game for 11 games through Feb. 6—six goals and 13 assists. Redmond had 17 goals in 17 games and 24 in 27, take your pick.…
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