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March 11, 1977
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Hockey Ad Lib
Coming Of Age SMALL, BUT STURDY, Marcel Dionne intercepted a pass and with the puck cradled on his stick mothered it up ice, gliding gracefully, elusively, I around defenders like a brokenfield football-runner, shifting speeds deceptively. He moved over mid-ice, drove across the blue line, drawing desperate t defenders to him. Instead of shooting, he looked to pass to an open man. All the defenders were with him. A teammate had to be open. But there was no one. Rather than follow his lead, his Los Angeles team-mates were hurrying off ice, hustling to the bench for g replacements and rest. The defense closed in on Dionne, hammered him, and took the puck away from him, moving back down ice with it. For a moment, Marcel stood alone, looking around at teammates who…
Nilsson Is Man Behind Top Scorers
WINNIPEG— Bobby Hull scored 50 goals in 50 games. Anders Hedberg scored 51 in 47 games. Tremendous feats, no question, and ones that have brought both personal acclaim. Overlooked by many, however, is that in both those achievements there was one constant. He answers to Ulf Nilsson, centerman. With apologies to Andre Lacroix. Robbie Ftorek, Serge Bernier and Chris Bordeleau, Nilsson figures to be the best center in the World Hockey Association. There are those also who believe the comparison shouldn’t stop there. Bobby Hull put it in the proper context when he stated, “Believe me, he’s the best I’ve ever played with and I’ve played with a few good ones in my time.” That list includes some of hockey’s big stars, particularly Billy (Red) Hay and Phil Esposito. Those two alone form pretty select…
Minor Hockey Tips
Bouncing Pucks Goaltenders have nightmares over pucks which jump and take crazy bounces in front of the net. They stop more of them than they miss, mainly because they have lightning reflexes. Forwards sometimes score with flip shots which land just in front of the goal — not so close the goalie can smother it, not so far out he can get set. The ideal situation is for a forward to have a teammate ready to break in for a rebound. A crazy hop might put the goalie off balance and unable to recover fast. If you’re a forward, use the shot. If you’re a goaltender, pray you won’t have to play them often.…
Lapointe, Dailey Trades Give Flyers Depth
PHILADELPHIA— After Keith (the Thief) Allen had completed his acquisition of Bob Dailey on Jan. 20, the Flyers’GM could have stashed away his bandit’s mask for the season. Obtaining Dailey, one of hockey’s most talented young defensemen, for Larry Goodenough and Jack Mcllhargey was considered one of Alien’s best maneuvers. It was thought Goodenough and Mcllhargey would help Vancouver, but Dailey would be a major six-foot-five stride in closing the talent gap between Philadelphia’s defense and Montreal’s. Dailey has been everything the Flyers expected, scoring four goals and six assists in his first 13 games with Philadelphia. Dailey has also played efficient defense. With most observers believing the Flyers would be content with their cast of characters, Keith the Thief struck again in the night. Almost one month after the Dailey trade, the Flyers’ commando…
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