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January 16, 1976
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Patrick Insistent Guiding Blues Temporary
ST. LOUIS— Lynn Patrick is the most reluctant coach in the National Hockey League. Patrick, the 63-year-old senior vice president of the St. Louis Blues and a member of one of hockey’s great families, was temporarily assigned the job as Blues’ coach after Garry Young was fired. Patrick. the willing worker, agreed to the temporary job but made known his wishes to be free of the pressures of coaching as soon as possible. “I’m an interim coach.” said Patrick. “I’m not planning on coaching for the rest of the season, but I’ll do what I have to do.” Sid Salomon III. president of the Blues, indicated that Patrick probably would finish the season. And Patrick, who was the first employee hired by Salomon when the franchise was awarded in 1966. said with a wry…


WHA SCORING AND PENALTY STATISTICS
GP—Gomes ployed; G—Goals, A—Assists; P—Points; PM—Penalty Minutes; SOG—Shots on Goal; SC%—Scoring Percentage. CALGARY COWBOYS CINCINNATI STINGERS CLEVELAND CRUSADERS DENVER SPURS EDMONTON OILERS HOUSTON AEROS INDIANAPOLIS RACERS MINNESOTA SAINTS NEW ENGLAND WHALERS PHOENIX ROADRUNNERS QUEBEC NORDIQUES SAN DIEGO MARINERS TORONTO TOROS WINNIPEG JETS…


SOUTHERN LEAGUE
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 SHL Leaders LEADING SCORERS LEADING GOALERS…


HOCKEY CROSSWORD
SOLUTION IN JANUARY 23 ISSUE ACROSS 1. A former Penguin coach. 6; That Is. (abbr.) 7. Francisco. 9. Non Negotiable, (abbr.) 10. A.U.S. State. (abbr.) 12. Ono of the Bruins answers to this. 14. Injured Bruin. 16. An NHL defenseman. (Init.) 17. Every team wants to do this. 19. Former NHL defenseman Boivin answers to this. 21. A Bruin forward. 24. A Red Wing forward. (init). 25. An NHL general manager. 28. First name of a California defenseman. 31. Fred Stanfield used to be one, DOWN 1. Washington’s Ace Bailey hails from this province. 2. Former NHL defenseman. 3. Number worn by Don Lever. 4. Douglas answers to this. 5. Former minor league forward Ronson answers to this. 8. 1 st and 5th letters of the alphabet. 11. Pictured player. 13. Former NHL defenseman. 15. A. U.S. State. (abbr.) 18. One of the Red Wings. 20. Initials of 54-55 Calder Trophy winner. 22. Football term. (abbr.) 23. Hamilton plays in…