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January 31, 1975
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WHA Scoreboard
(Standings on Wed. Jan. 22) GAMES COMPLETED Tue. Jan. 14 Toronto 4 at San Diego 6; Quebec 6 at Vancouver 2; Phoenix 2 at Chicago 5; i Indianapolis at Michigan (postponed). Wed. Jan. 15 Toronto 5 at Phoenix 5; Edmonton 2 at Houston 9; Minnesota 4 at Cleveland 2; Vancouver 4 at Winnipeg 2; Chicago 5 at New England 7. Thu. Jan. 16 Cleveland 2 at Indianapolis 4; Edmonton 2 at San Diego 3; Chicago at Michigan (postponed). Fri. Jan. 17 Edmonton 7 at Phoenix 1; Toronto 1 at New England 2. Sat. Jan. 18 Edmonton 1 at Phoenix 3; Houston 4 at San Diego 5; New England 2 at Quebec 8: Minnesota 2 at Chicago 3; Michigan 1 at Cleveland 2. Sun. Jan. 19 Cleveland 4 at Winnipeg 9; Indianapolis 1 at Vancouver 5; Minnesota 3 at New England 1; Quebec 5 at Chicago…
Harris’ Chances Of Returning Seen Slim; Hot Quebec Nordiques Flying High
TORONTO— The most unbelievable aspect of the fact that Billy Harris is stepping down as coach of the Toronto Toros is that there had been suggestions by some club directors that he be replaced. After all he had done for the franchise last season, when the Toros nearly reached the Avco finals, and then his efforts with Team Canada, it seems hard to believe that any of the John Bassett Jr.helpers would think badly enough of him to suggest he be removed. Regardless, Harris, who has coached the Toros for two and one-half seasons, is stepping down because of serious illness in his family. In leaving left winger Bob Leduc as the interim coach. Harris said that he had a meeting with Toros’ president Bassett and ‘requested two weeks leave of absence to…
Eagles Hunt For New Bench Boss After AHL Veteran Stratton Fired
SYRACUSE— The Syracuse Eagles fired Art Stratton as coach, and last year’s American Hockey League MVP immediately indicated he would like to return to active status as a player. Stratton said he I hoped word would I circulate that he was available, that he planned to play “if anyone is into rested in me. It should take roughly two and a half weeks to get into game condition. Maybe not that long. I’vebeen working out every day tor the past couple of months.” Last year Stratton, veteran center from Winnipeg, registered 24 goals and 71 assists to rank third in AHL scoring while leading the Rochester Americans to first place in the Northern Division. The previous season, Stratton had 30 goals and 50 assists for the Virginia Red Wings. When Don Cherry left…
Scouts Finally Have Hitting Defenseman In Murray
KANSAS CITY— Ken Murray knew what was expected of him and felt some sense of urgency to get started. “I like to feel they called me up because I can hit.” he said. And so he did. “Everything in the rink.” said Bep Guidolin. his coach. The acquisition of a 50-goal scorer couldn’t have made Guidolin any happier than what he saw in the 26-year-old defenseman in his Scouts’ debut. At long last the Scouts, just like almost everyone else in the National Hockey League, have someone who delights in hitting people. “It’s just the game I play,” said Murray, after the bodies had been picked up after the 2-1 victory over Detroit at Kemper Arena. “I go to the body. I knock ‘em down if I can catch ‘em.” That may be the…
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