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December 14, 1979
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Flyers Are For Real
A lot of people are asking if we can hold our early pace (undefeated in 21 straight) and others are asking if the Flyers are for real. I can say we expected, to do well, but, I’d by lying if I said I thought this was the kind of start we would have. Certainly, with the rash of injuries, especially on defense, we’re doing better than anybody expected and I would have to give credit to Pat Quinn as coach and to the influx of young players from the minors. Another factor would be our new style with the accent on continuous skating motion. Frankly, I don’t know if we can go on at exactly the present pace, but I expect a good solid pace. We have demonstrated depth and that is…
What’s Coming Next Week!
One of the hottest goalers in the NHL this season is Glen Hanlon and it is because of his sterling net play that the Vancouver Canucks have become a force in the NHL race. Next week in THE HOCKEY NEWS we will have a page 3 feature on Hanlon with correspondent Tony Gallagher describing his role in turning the Canucks from pretenders to contenders. The college hockey races are now in full swing on all fronts. The teams are rapidly approaching the Christmas tournament break but before they cut out, there are tell-tale games in both the ECAC and WCHA to be decided.…
End Drawing Near For Venerable Olympia
DETROIT—Time is running out for Olympia Stadium. As the National Hockey League turned into December, the grand old building on Grand River was counting down the hockey games. Home of the Detroit Red Wings since it was built more than half-a-century ago, Olympia will be vacated by the NHL club after the game Dec. 15 against the Quebec Nordiques. The Wings are scheduled to move into their new home on the riverfront, the Joe Louis Sports Arena, on Dec. 27 when they entertain the St. Louis Blues. The new arena will open with a pair of college basketball games early in December, but the Wings, with a 12 day break in their home schedule, delayed their move a little bit to allow themselves plenty of time to make the switch effectively and smoothly. While a…
New Ownership Changes Hampton’s Ice Luck
LOUISVILLE HOCKEY STICKS HAMPTON—For the second time in less than a year, the ownership of the Hampton Aces changed hands with the announcement that Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt had relinguished his majority interest in the club. Schmidt sold his 80 per cent interest in the team along with Dave Landfield, who owned a 10 per cent share. Jim Humphrey, the other 10 per cent owner and Mrs. Jerry Decker purchased the entire stock and will both own equal 50 per cent shares. Schmidt originally purchased the team when they were known as the Jersey Aces and located in Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Wanting to give back something for the fine support of the people in the New Jersey area, Schmidt purchased the franchise after the first owner ran into financial troubles. The…
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