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May 20, 1977
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Greenberg Move Could Save Barons
CLEVELAND— The likelihood of the Cleveland Barons going out of business is practically nil at this point. Thanks to Coliseum owner Sandy Greenberg, it appears as though the Barons will become another in a long line of National Hockey League teams to be owned by their landlord. Greenberg and Barons’ majority owner Mel Swig reached and signed an agreement that gives the Coliseum boss the option to purchase the team. It’s possible the deal could be wrapped up before the NHL board of governorsmeet in New York. A better bet would be the June meetings in Montreal. Greenberg is well thought of throughout the NHL. He is a minority stockholder in the league’s Washington Capitals and most likely will divest himself of that stock in order to affiliate himself with the Barons. It is not known…
Quebec, Winnipeg Provide WHA With First All-Canadian Final
QUEBEC CITY— For the first time in its brief five-year history, the World Hockey Association will experience an all-Canadian final for the Avco World Trophy. The Quebec Nordiques got there by polishing off the Indianapolis Racers four games to one while Bobby Hull & friends in Winnipeg throttled the Houston Aeros in six. “Quebec should win it,” said Jacques Demers, coach of the vanquished Racers, who bowed out, 8-3, before a platry turnout of 7,326 in the Colisee de Quebec. “They not only have great scoring power but they’ve also got the muscle to keep Winnipeg honest.” Certainly, Marc Boileau—first year coach of the Nordiques—thinks his men can do it. “I think we’ve got a good shot at the championship,” said Boileau, who, before taking up residence in Quebec City, piloted the Pittsburgh Penguins in…
Leafs, Habs Rivals For 50 Years
Hockey critics claim that the National Hockey League has damaged its operations by expanding too quickly thereby eliminating one of the most interesting and important facets of any sport — rivalries. Yet despite such relevant grievances no one can complain about the fierce competition which exists between the NHL’s top two Canadian clubs, the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Maple Leafs. Steeped in 50 years of tradition, the Leafs-Canadiens rivalry can date back as far as the 1927-28 season when Montreal was coached by George Kennedy and Toronto was guided by Conn Smythe. Today, Scotty Bowman’s charges and Red Kelly’s players feel the same traditional intensity whenever the two teams take to the ice in opposition. Leafs’ Lanny McDonald says, “I like playing against Montreal. They tend to bring out the best in us.” Canadiens’…
OHA Playoff Picture
FINALS (Ottawa wins eight-point series 8-4) GAMES COMPLETED London 7. Ottawa 5 Ottawa 3, London 2 Ottawa 3, London 2 Ottawa 7, London 4 London 5, Ottawa 2 Ottawa 7. London 0 Semi-Finals (London wins eight-point aariaa 9-7) GAMES COMPLETED St. Catharines 5, London 3 London 5, St. Catharines 0 St. Catharines 6, London 2 London 2, St. Catharines 1 London 3, St. Catharines 3 London 5, St. Catharines 2 St. Catharines 4, London 3 London 3, St. Catharines 2 (Ottawa wins eight-point series 9-7) GAMES COMPLETED Ottawa 4, Kingston 2 Kingston 5, Ottawa 2 Ottawa 4, Kingston 4 Kingston 6, Ottawa 4 Ottawa 5, Kingston 2 Kingston 5. Ottawa 3 Ottawa 9, Kingston 0 Ottawa 6, Kinston 1 Quarter-Finals (Windeor wins alx-point series 6-0) (Sault wins alx-point series 6-2) (London wins eight-point series 9-3) (Kingston wins eight-point series 9-3) (Ottawa wins eight-point series 9-1) (St Catharinas wins eight-point aariaa 8-4)…
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