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August 1, 1974

August 1, 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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Seals Sign Two Top Picks After Losing Chipperfield

OAKLAND— The California Golden Seals, still smarting over the loss of their second around draft choice to the World Hockey Association, moved swiftly after the draft to sign Bruce Affleck and Tom Price but still had not come to terms with their No. 1 pick, Rick Hampton. Chipperfield was lured to the WHA by the big money and the offer came from the Vancouver Blazers, who had also snared defenseman Pat Price from the clutches of the Washington Capitals. But the Seals were far from disheartened. They hadn’t had a first round draft pick in the last four years, and they made up for lost time when they picked off Hampton, Affleck and Chipperfield, whom they considered three jewels’. Hampton, a 17-year-old defenseman, whom many hail as the next Bobby Orr, became the Seals’…

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Flags Trade Reg Malinoski ToGearsFor Forward Cherrey

PORT HURO— The Port Huron Flags and Saginaw Gears had the distinction of completing the first International Hockey League player trade of the new season. All Star forward Norm Cherrey went to the Flags from Saginaw in exchange for center Reg Malinoski. In addition, the Flags will receive future considerations. Cherry, 22 years old, played most of last season for the Columbus Owls and finished among the IHL’s top-20 scorers, notching 31 goals and 36 assists. Prior to last season, he was a standout forward for the University of Wisconsin’s NCAA-championship team. Flags’ general manager, Morris Snider said of Cherrey. “We’ve gotten a good, solid hockey player. Norm’s fast, he forechecks as well as anyone in our League, and has proved himself a valuable asset around the net. His goal-scoring alone was reason enough…

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WHA Whalers Join Reds’ Invitation Ice Series

PROVIDENCE— The Providence Reds are going to stage an annual ivitational hockey series beginning this training camp season and among the participants will be the New England Whalers of the World Hockey Association. Reds’ general manager John Muckier announced his club would host the series which will consist of five games during the pre-season schedule. The new program has been named the ‘Red Rooster Invitational Series,” and will include top hockey teams. The Boston Bruins, New York Rangers and Atlanta Flames will represent the NHL, Whalers the WHA and Providence Reds and Nova Scotia Voyageurs the AHL. Here’s the schedule for the five games: Sept. 25 Rangers vs. Providence; Sept. 27 Rangers vs. Bruins; Sept. 29 Nova Scotia vs. Providence; Oct. 2 Atlanta vs. Providence; Oct. 9 New England vs. Providence. The surprise encounter between…

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Hawks’ GM Ivan Calls Selection To Hall Of Fame “Greatest Thrill”

CHICAGO— Rare is the day that Tommy Ivan swerves from the stoic demeanor which is his calling card. But there are exceptions to every calling card, and so it was last June 13 when the dapper little general manager of the Chicago Black Hawks was informed that he was to join Hockey’s Hall of Fame. The 63-year-old eyes emitted tears of happiness and the voice cracked with gratitude and for the first time in memory it seemed that Tommy had lost the everpresent handle on his emotion. “I can tell you I’ve had a lot of thrills during my 27 years in this game.” said he. “but this is the greatest. 1 only hope that I’m worthy and that 1 have put back into the game some of what I’ve taken. I still can’t…