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February 15, 1974

February 15, 1974

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Newcomers Snap Penguins Back Into Contention

PITTSBURGH— They’re billing them as the “New Look” Pittsburgh Penguins, and that description is just fine. With a new general manager in Jack Button and six new players from other clubs in two weeks as well as rookies Bob Me Manama and goalie Gary Inness in the lineup, the Pens quickly spread the work that easy pickings are no longer available when Pittsburgh is on the schedule. The transformation toot shape on Jan. 16, immediately after the Pens dropped a tough 2-0 decision to Los Angeles and Rogie Vachon on a pair of goals 10 seconds apart. Defenseman Bryan Watson and left wing Greg Polis went West to St. Louis for Steve Durbano. Bob “Battleship” Kelly and Ab Demarco. That trade wasn’t a day old when Button sent goalie Jimmy Rutherford and Hershey defenseman…

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WHERE YOUR OPINION COUNTS FAN FORUM

Rangers Should Hang Onto McDuffe As Ranger fan for many years, I have finally come to the conclusion that Eddie Giacomin is no longer the ‘iron’ man he was three years ago. I think the Rangers will be making serious mistake if they allow a fine young goaler like Peter McDuffe to be drafted away in this year’s expansion draft. Peter has proven in his few appearances this season that he is an NHL-quality goaltender. I just hope that Emile Francis will not continue to trade away all the young players in his yearly hope that he can win the Stanley Cup. It is time that the Rangers start building for the future and a good way to start will be by keeping McDuffe. BRUCE BARNES, Washington, D.C. Boston Fans Display Anger With Bottles I’ve just…

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THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY

COMING KEEPS BRUINS AT THE TOP RANGERS COMING ON STRONG IN EAST — Page 9 GARRY UNGER TURNS IT AROUND FOR WEST ALL STARS — Page 10 NHL WILL CHANGE LOOK OF SEALS — Page 2 LEAFS’ ROOKIE CROP RANKS NO. 1 IN NHL BUT WINNING CALDER POSES BIG PROBLEM — Page 3 WHA REPORT: MAGGS LEAVES THE SCORING TO COUGARS’ PLAYING COACH — Page 24 JIM SHERRIT INSTANT HIT WITH HOWES IN HOUSTON — Page 25…

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Central League Summaries

Fri. Jan. 18 DALLAS 4 at ALBUQUERQUE 4 FIRST PERIOD 1—Albuquerque. Hayes (Homenuke. Davidson) … 13:34 2—Albuquerque. Stefamw (Homenuke. Hayes) … 14:43 Penalties LePage 4:27. Elliott (major) 1:59. SECOND PERIOD 3—Dallas, Peluso (Ogilvie. Smith) … 3:43 4—Albuquerque. Kogler … 12:28 5—Dallas, Wylie (McKegney) … 17:42 6—Dallas. Ogilvie (Peluso. Smith) … 19:47 Penalty: Yutsyk 1:11. THIRD PERIOD 7—Dallas, Wylie (Ness, McKegney) … 8:08 8—Albuquerque. Langdon (Raymer) … 11:54 Penalties: Wilson 8:20. Stefamw 12:06 Saves: Dumas (Dallas) 25. Reeson (Albuquerque) 29. Attendance 3.427. Sun. Jan. 20 FORT WORTH 5 at OKE CITY 2 FIRST PERIOD 1—Fort Worth. Marchmko (Lefley. Smith) … 3:42 2—Fort Worth. Webster (R Kennedy. Marchinko) … 6.11 Penalties: Lefley 3:51. Fortier 10:20. Lundrigan 11:14. Irwin 12:52 SECOND PERIOD 3—Fort Worth. Webster (R. Kennedy. Dempster) … 8:57 4—Fort Worth, Webster (R. Kennedy. Dempster) … 12:09 Penalties Nicholson 0;15. Ferguson 3:01. Sauter 10:15. Garland 14:55. Grenier (misconduct) 19:00. THIRD PERIOD 5—Oklahoma City. Garland (Fortier. Alexander) … 2:13 6—Fort…