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October 18, 1974

October 18, 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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Lamm Quits SHL Post

GREENSBORO T. David Lamm has resigned, effective Oct. 15, as executive secretary of the Southern Hockey League to re-enter the newspaper profession. Lamm joined the SHL in August of 1973, three months after the league was formed, and supervised the operation of the league office, which is located here. “David Lamm served us well,” said Gene Thorne, president of the SHL. “We wish him well in his new position.” Lamm will become associate sports editor of the Greensboro Daily News and Record. Prior to joining the SHL, he served as a writer for the News and later as sports editor of the Record. The SHL has not yet decided on a replacement for Lamm.…

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Crusaders Emphasize Positional Play, Toughness

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER HOCKEY STICKS Made in Canada by HILLERICH & BRADSBY, LTD. Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, Ontario Sold in U.S. and Canada LOUISVILLE SLUGGER HOCKEY STICKS Made in Canada by HILLERICH & BRADSBY, LTD. Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, Ontario Sold in U.S. and Canada CLEVELAND— Look for the Cleveland Crusaders to be a tougher and more aggressive team this season. At least that’s what new coach John Hanna believes. “We got guys like Rich Leduc and Steve Cardwell, a couple of tough forwards, to give us some muscle up front,” Hanna pointed out. “We were looking for toughness up front and we found it” The Crusaders, who probably with be engaged in a three-team race for the top spot in the World Hockey Association’s East Division with New England and Chicago, will also be disciplined. “It’s not enough to throw the puck…

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Exhibition Play Shows Wings’ Defense Still Suspect

LOUISVILLE SLUGGER HOCKEY STICKS Made in Canada by HILLERICH & BRADSBY. LTD Arnold Street. Wallaceburg. Ontario Sold in U.S. and Canada LOUISVILLE SLUGGER HOCKEY STICKS Made in Canada by HILLERICH & BRADSBY, LTD Arnold Street, Wallaceburg, Ontario Sold in U.S. and Canada DETROIT — It was some week for Detroit Red Wings general manager-coach Alex Delvecchio. Dinner, with his wife, Teresa, at the White House with President and Mrs. Ford and Giovanni Leone, president of Italy, and dancing afterward. Black tie and all that. If only they could have seen him back home in Thunder Bay. Then a victory over Bruce Norris, the zillionaire who owns the Red Wings, in an intrasquad game — Norris picked one squad and Delvecchio the other. So it all was quite exhilarating, quite a week. The President asked Delvecchio what kind of team he…

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Saints Sign Brother Line To Contracts

ST. PAUL — The Minnesota Saints have signed a brother line from Virgina, Minn. Jeff, Steve and Jack Carlson, all of whom tower over most opposition at 6’3”, accounted for 98 goals and 204 total points in a 44 game schedule for Marquette, Mich., in the United States Hockey League, Jack, 20, was the league’s most valuable player, the All Star left wing and scored 42 goals and 29 assists. Steve, the youngest at 19, was the team’s MVP, the league’s first tern All Star center and scored 34 goals and 45 assists. Jeff made the second team at right wing and scored 22 goals and 32 assists. The Carlson brothers are expected to play this season with Johnstown Jets in the North American League.…