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April 14, 1978
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WESTERN CANADA HOCKEY LEAGUE
WCHL Leaders Final Scoring Leaders GOALING LEADERS…


Jonathan Exceeding Expectations As Bruin Draft Picks Come And Go
BOSTON— It was a bright June day in 1975 and the Boston Bruins’ brass was chortling over what the Good Fairy had left for them in the NHL amateur draft. There was Doug Halward, “the best young defensive defenseman in Canada.” There was Barry Smith, “the best defensive center available.” There was Matti Hagman, “our top-ranked European player.” There was also Stan Jonathan. “A real pier sixer,” said general manager Harry Sinden, a statement that will be recognized immediately as ‘Sindenese’ for “he fights well.” Then, at a rare loss for anything else to say, Sinden passed on to the other youthful phenoms—Rick Adduono, Denis Daigle, Gary Carr and Bo Berglund (who?). Hagman has come and gone. Halward has come and gone but keeps coming back again. Smith and Adduono stopped by once for a cup…


Exhibition ‘Chore’Aid To Whalers; Nordiques Face Challenging Finish
HARTFORD— Home, sweet home! It’s supposed to be an advantage to play on home ice. But seven games in nine days may be a bit much—especially when two of the seven are meaningless exhibition games. The Whalers got their home stand off to a flying start by dumping the lowly Indianapolis Racers, 6-3. In the process they set a new World Hockey Association record when Gordie Howe, Mike Antonovich, and John McKenzie each lit the red light—all within 30 seconds in the second period. The next night, however, the Winnipeg Jets came to town with the idea of wrapping up first place. The Whalers tried the physical approach in an effort to slow down the speedy Jets, and 23 minor penalties were called by referee Ron Ego during the contest. Although they were…


HOCKEY TALK
Caps’ Fans Still Loyal LETTERS, LETTERS, we get Hefty bags full of letters. And tor the last time this season, they will be printed in this space. Unless we get a nice one someday. Dear Mr. Verdi: I have always felt sorry for those people who truly believe they have a good sense of humor. The last line of your article in the March 10 edition of THE HOCKEY NEWS concerning the Washington Capitals was a veritable laugh riot. We aren’t going to Japan or oblivion for that matter. We will continue to build our organization for the future and within three years, maybe your stinging wit and sarcasm will even be appreciated by us. We have had a disastrous season on the ice but we are still averaging over 11,000 fans per contest, ranking us…