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May 10, 1974

May 10, 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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Bush Blames North Stars’ Decline This Year For Change

TWIN CITIES— The Minnesota North Stars have experienced their most violent front office shakeup in history, with general manager Wren Blair fired. the status of coach Parker MacDonald very much in doubt and the probability that Jack Gordon will be named to take over the dual responsibilities as coach and general manager. Gordon was named general manager within a week of Blair’s dismissal. Terms were not disclosed, but his contract is for more than one season. Blair, declining an opportunity to resign, was fired by president Walter Bush and paid of on the two years remaining on his contract, calling for $45,000 per year. It was a sudden and shocking finish for the 48-year-old bantam, the first and only general manager the North Stars ever had. He was named to the job in 1966,…

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Regina Sweeps Calgary Out Of Final In Surprise Finish To WCHL Season

REGINA — The Regina Pats stunned the Western Canada Hockey League and the Calgary Centennials by skating to a four-game sweep in the championship final. The Centennials put up little resistance to the rampaging Pats and it was a surprising four-game final that had been expected to be a long, drawn out showdown for the title. Regina by virtue of its win advanced into the Memorial Cup play-downs against the Ontario and Quebec winners. Prior to their sweep, the Pats and Centennials, winners of their respective division pennants, arrived at the best-of-seven final right on schedule, thanks to a monotonous consistency which eliminated the early challengers. After all good hockey clubs have to be punctual. Regina dumped Saskatoon and Swift Current by the wayside in six games each while Calgary ousted Edmonton and New Westminster…

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THE INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY WEEKLY

BRUINS HEADED TO CUP FINALS — Page 14 ESPOSITO LEADS NHL’S BIG SHOOTERS— Page 3 STANLEY CUP PICTURE SCORES SUMMARIES HIGHLIGHTS — Page 14-15 WHA HOUSTON, MINNESOTA ATTRACT 33,600 FOR TWO PLAYOFF GAMES — Page 23 BOSTON’S GREGG SHEPPARD NEW SCORING SENSATION OF STANLEY CUP PLAYOFFS — Page 14 FLYERS, RANGERS LOCKED IN BITTER PLAYOFF SERIES — Pages 13-14…

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Portland’s Hebenton Locks Up Fifth Straight Hume Cup Award

PORTLAND— Andy Hebenton, the 44-year-old right wing of the Portland Buckaroos, has won the Fred Hume Cup for the fifth consecutive year. The Cup and a $400 check are presented annually to the Western Hockey League player who best combines gentlemanly conduct with playing ability. Hebenton has won the Cup a total of six times since it was first presented in 1961. The ageless veteran was a winner of the Lady Byng Trophy while with the New York Rangers in 1957. He took just 16 penalty minutes while scoring 72 points, including 28 goals, and polled 282 votes in the balloting for a wide margin over scoring champion Lyle Bradley of Salt Lake. Bob Collyard of Denver and Howie Hughes, who plays on a line with Hebenton. tied for third with 84 votes, two more…