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November 11, 1977
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Rockies, Gardner Surprise Of NHL
MONTREAL— A couple of National Hockey League veterans used to the pressure of trying to stay atop the individual scoring race are getting a battle from a young sophomore who is leading his team to a surprising start in this young season. Paul Gardner of Colorado Rockies picked up nine points in three games last week to move into a first-place tie with Guy Lafleur of Montreal and Phil Esposito of New York Rangers. While Gardner was pushing his points total to 15, the Rockies were making things uncomfortable for Chicago in the tight race for top spot in the Smythe Division. Colorado picked up five of a possible six points during the week with wins against Washington and Vancouver plus a 4-4 tie with Boston. Those points pushed their total to nine,…
Hawks, Juniors Kick Off ‘Rivalry’; Draveurs Keep Ahead With Trades
VERDUN— After finishing last season with the league’s worst record, the Sorel Black Hawks moved their franchise to Verdun, a suburb of Montreal. This move has set the stage for a new rivalry in the league between the Hawks and the Montreal Juniors. On three dates during the current season, the two clubs will clash at a midway point between their home arenas—the Montreal Forum. The first of these contests took place last week with Verdun trailing Montreal by only two points in the Lebel division. 4,030 fans came to the game and both teams were equally represented. Verdun quickly opened the scoring at :30 of the first period. Norman Aubin gave a lead pass to Yves Richer who went in all alone and beat goalie Marco Baron. Montreal answered back one minute later on…
Fans’ Quick Hockey Quiz
1. Who was the first player to score a hat trick In the NHL this season? Guy Lafleur ⃛ Craig Ramsey ⃛ Don Saleski ⃛ 2. Who was the first goaltender to earn a shutout this year? Ken Dryden ⃛ Mike Veisor ⃛ Rogie Vachon ⃛ 3. When Toronto defeated Philadelphia in consecutive regular season games recently, it was the first time it happened since: 1973 ⃛ 1969 ⃛ The Flyers entered the NHL ⃛ 4. Though he hadn’t earned a point in his team’s first six games, this man was the NHL penalty minute leader? Andre Dupont ⃛ Bryan Watson ⃛ Jack Mcllhargey ⃛ 5. Which team had the first pair of three-goal scorers in the same game? Montreal ⃛ Buffalo ⃛ Philadelphia ⃛ 6. Who was the first four-goal scorer In the WHA this year? Bobby Hull ⃛ Real…
Stingers, Demers Not Panicking; Racers Come Up With Hot Offense
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— Coach Jacques Demers had said it would take the Stingers a while to adapt to his style of hockey. And so, he was not alarmed by the team’s poor start. “There is no reason for anybody to get panicky,” Demers said after the Stingers lost four of their first five games. “The way we’ve played, we should be no worse than 3-2. The guys have been giving me 60 minutes in every game, and I feel with luck we can turn things around right away.” However, Demers added, he’d make changes if the team didn’t correct itself soon. “At the…
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