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November 14, 1975
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CAT THREATENS RANGERS WITH WIN OR ELSE EDICT!
NEW YORK— In the wash of three straight bombings by large scores, reminis cent of the pitiful wartime New York Rangers, general manager Emile Francis placed the entire Ranger team on revocable waivers. “That was his way of telling everyone they could be traded and that he would listen to offers for all of us,” said one veteran. “This team needs to get organized. It needs to settle on its third line. It needs some checking and it needs some defensemen who know how to play defense.” Ron Stewart, the Rangers rookie coach, surprisingly isn’t under fire from either the fans or front office. Stew, however, is boiling. “What we need is more intestinal fortitude,” said Ron. “That means guts in the corners. Were going back to training camp and start over. If I…
JUNIOR JOTTINGS
New York Metro League The MJHA is beginning its tenth season in the New York-New Jersey area with a wide array of talented skaters and teams. Now in their fourth week of action, the Bergen-Rockland Knights remain undefeated. The MJHA’s version of the “Big Red Scoring Machine” has surprised everyone, jumping out in front of the nine-team pack and staying there. The Knights are averaging 7.5 goals per contest. Knights center Dave Fairweather is the league’s leading scorer with seven goals and 12 assists for 19 points. New Hyde Park captain John Jaskul scored the hat trick and contributed two assists in a losing cause, with linemate Steve Schrager adding four assists. The MJHA Player of the Week is Keith Banasiak of the Bergen-Rockland Knights. Banasiak scored twice, including one short handed goal, and…
Blazers Struggle As Defense Falters; Texans Knock Oilers Off Top CHL Rung
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 OKLAHOMA CITY— All Mike Palmateer needed was a night off. Stung for 17 goals in his first three starts (two losses and a tie), the young Toronto native turned things around after getting a brief “vacation”, and hung a 4-0 shutout on the high-flying Fort Worth Texans, as the Blazers found their first victory of the season. Mike, 21, came to the Blazers late last season from Saginaw in the International League, posting a brilliant 2.78 average in 16 regular-season games. This season he became the Blazers’ only proven netminder when Pierre Hamel cut his hand…
Caps Come Close But Victory Still Eluding NHL Team
WASHINGTON— And now we turn to Chapter Two of “Along the Ol’ Rugged NHL Trail” or “How Not to Treat the Baby of the Family!” October 7: Capitals open season with a 4-2 loss to visiting Pittsburgh. Anybody’s game until Syl Apps scores with less than a minute and a half to go, with Washington pressing despite being shorthanded Jack Lynch had been fingered for a borderline tripping call. October 9: Caps rally on late third period goals by Stan Gilbertson and Blair Stewart. Looks like a tie in Philadelphia. But Reggie Leach jabs it past Mike Belhumeur in a scramble in the last two minutes. 5-4 Flyers. October 11: Washington blows a 3-0 lead, rallies on goals by Tony White and Tommy Williams to take a 5-4 advantage. Still have a tie with…
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