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May 13, 1977

May 13, 1977

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Fan Forum

U. S. Fan Apologizes For Holmgren Conduct As an avid fan and admirer of the great Canadian game and a natural supporter of the development of the American player. I feel compelled to apologize to our Canadian friends for the disgusting display of Paul Holmgren in game six of the Stanley Cup quarter-finals between the Philadelphia Flyers and Toronto Maple Leafs Hopefully the U.S will continue to contribute players who know how to play the game the way it was meant to be played, not weaken the sport by the actions of the likes of Holmgren. JOHN MAGINNIS South Range, Mich. Feeble Soviet Excuses For Canada Cup Failure I am writing in response to your fine article (April 22 issue) on the world hockey championships. When I read the paragraph about the Soviet Union coach…

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IHL All Star Teams

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Quebec, Winnipeg Nearing Berths In WHA’s Championship Final

Special To The Hockey News QUEBEC— The Quebec Nordiques and Winnipeg Jets appeared to be rushing headlong towards an all Canadian final for the World Hockey Association’s Avco Cup. Both teams displayed overwhelming scoring power in jumping to 3-1 leads in their respective best-of-seven semi-final series over Indianapolis Racers and Houston Aeros. The Nordiques were particularly impressive in swamping the Racers 8-3 in the second game of their matchup after registering a more reserved 3-1 victory in the series opener. Quebec then shaded the Racers 6-5 in Indianapolis to threaten a four-game sweep, but the home team bounced off the floor for a surprise 2-0 shutout to stave off elimination. Houston walloped Winnipeg 7-2 to square their series 1-1 as the Howe family — more precisely Mark with a hat trick and Gordie with two…

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Shocked Slater Says Stingers Will Be Top Team Next Season

CINCINNATI— Terry Slater had been looking forward to nex year. He believed by then the talented young Cincinnati Stingers’ players he has nurtured the last two years would grow into mature, outstanding hockey players. And the possibility that his team would be playing in the National Hockey League also excited him. I just wish I could have been with this team one more year,” he said. “Next year they’re going to have a helluva season.” Alas, Slater will not be with them. His contract as coach is up and the club has announced it will not renew it. The Stingers will have a new coach next season. “Terry did a super job for us,” Stingers executive vice-president Bill DeWitt Jr. said, “but we want to make a fresh start next year. We expect to…