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July 1, 1976
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PASSING THE PUCK
• TRAGEDY STRUCK Minnesota North Star coach Ted Harris and his family when his 18-year old son James was found dead of accidental asphyxiation in the garage at the family’s home in Lakeville, Minn. The youth was apparently installing a tape deck in his car… Dick Dillman, P.K.director of the North Stars, suffered a heart attack at the recent NHL meetings. He is hoping to be back at his desk shortly…Ray Miron is said to have the Central Hockey League’s presidency if he wants it. Ray should make a good CHL prez. Incidentally, Ray’s son Monte is playing hockey right now in South Africa…Tom Lockhart, the 84-year old hockey legend, still hale and hearty, will visit Australia this summer. “It’s about the only country I haven’t seen,” Tommy reported…. Eleven…
Stingers Sign 5th First-Round Draft Choice
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 CINCINNATI— The Cincinnati Stingers earned the distinction of signing their first round choice in the World Hockey Association’s 1976 amateur draft not long after they had been the first, along with Cleveland Crusaders among WHA teams, to go to the trade mart following the playoffs. The Stingers drafted Peter Marsh of Sherbrooke second in the WHA’s top round selection but got the drop on the other clubs by signing the high-scoring Quebec League right winger to a professional contract. Marsh, who scored 75 goals and had 156 points in 69 games last season with…
Nyrop First U.S. Player On Cup Winner In 35 Years
MONTREAL— Nothing can be finer: living in Montreal, playing for the famous Les Canadiens and winning the Stanley Cup. But Bill Nyrop, a rookie defenseman for Montreal, didn’t assume the swagger of a jaunty French-Canadian dandy as he toured the cafes and bistros with his celebrating teammates and friends. He’s a member of Montreal’s world champion professional hockey team, but he’s an American from Minnesota and is not shy to let people know it. “I’m proud that I’m from Minnesota,” says Nirop, who played on a Minnesota state high school championship hockey team in 1969. “I tell everybody when they ask me where I’m from.” Nyrop, a former All American at Notre Dame, may surprise followers of Les Canadiens by acknowledging his American heritage. Americans on Stanley Cup championship teams have been rarities in the…
NHL Rule Changes Aimed At ‘Goons’
MONTREAL— The National Hockey League made five rules changes during the summer pro sessions and all were aimed at one thing: removing the goon element from big league hockey. The NHL rules committee approved regulations aimed at getting rid of “goons” and making hockey more eniovable for the fans while cracking down on excessive violence and speeding up the game. Here are the five basic rule changes: 1. Major and game misconduct - or a major penalty - on any player who starts a fight - whether instigator or aggressor and his intentions are deemed either intimidating or punitive. 2. Game misconduct for any player who physically interferes with spectators. 3. Double minor for first player to leave team or penalty bench during altercation, plus a game misconduct. In addition, player’s club to be fined $1,000…
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