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October 7, 1977
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Black Hawks Won’t Exhibit Miracles Declares Pulford
CHICAGO— Rohert Jesse Pulford tells us to expect no miracles, which is just as well, because you don’t need a miracle to win the Conn Smythe Division. All you probably need is a breakeven season, and there is reason to believe that Pulford, the new general manager-coach of the Chicago Black Hawks, can oversee such a renaissance. The team he inherits endured its poorest winter in two decades, an artistic and financial travesty during which one coach was fired, everybody played tired, and Stadium ticket scalpers retired. “It will be a challenge.” said Pulford, who transformed the Los Angeles Kings from a cartoon into a Hollywood hit during his five seasons on the West Coast. “I think there is better talent here than the team has shown. But before winning, comes effort.” Black Hawk athletes,…
Return To Work Ethic Forecast After Flyers’ Dismal ‘77 Playoff
PHILADELPHIA— The faces are familiar, but the attitude has changed—presumably for the better. Losing four in a row to Boston in the Stanley Cup semi-finals hit the entire Flyers’ organization with the force of a two-by-four between the eyes. As the Flyers reported to training camp at the University of Pennsylvania, a fresh roll-up-the-sleeves attitude was apparent. Everyone, from board chairman Ed Snider to GM Keith Alien to the coaching staff and players, appears committed to regaining the prestige the Flyers had just two years ago. “We were shocked pretty good in the playoffs,” said steady Ross Lonsberry. “That should make each guy work harder. Last year the old fire just wasn’t there. Maybe it’s coming back to us.” Lonsberry reminds people that although the Flyers had a disastrous playoff, during the regular season…
Hockey Players On The Move
Following are the latest player movements in hockey: NATIONAL LEAGUE RANGERS—Gilles Gratton, G, assigned to New Haven of AHL. MONTREAL—Bob Holland, Barry Borrett, Jean Belisle, Carey Walker and Maurice Barrette, goalers, Moe Robinson, Tim Burke, Cliff Cox, C, Mike Hobin, C, Kelly Greenbank. RW. Rick Meagher, RW, Normand Dupont, LW.Gaetan Rochette, LW, Ron Wilson, LW. Paul Clarke, LW. and Robert Ferriter, LW. assigned to Nova Scotia of AHL. John Kiely, G, Dave Bell, C, Pierre Brassard, LW. and Bill Wells, LW, all released. LOS ANGELES—Ernie Hicke, LW, signed as free agent from Minnesota. Pete Stemkowski, C, signed as free agent from Rangers. PITTSBURGH-Ron Schock, C, traded to Buffalo in exchange for Brian Spencer, LW. ATLANTA—Bobby Lalonde, C. signed as free agent from Vancouver. Pierre Roy. D. signed as free agent from Cincinnati of WHA. Rick Bowness,…
Less Goals Against Neilson’s Target In Leafs’ Takeover
TORONTO— When new Toronto Maple Leaf coach Roger Neilson took his club into training camp for the 1977-78 National Hockey League season, he carried no lofty goals, no pie-in-the-skies ambitions for the Leafs. Neilson spent a month this summer peering at videotapes of 30 Leaf games from last season to analyze the challenge he faced. The breakdowns of those tapes produced a list of plus and minus factors for the Leaf coach. As Leaf strong points. Neilson listed scoring punch, a good powerplay, the ability to score goals in bunches, abundant ambition and strong internal leadership. “On the debit side from what I’ve seen, the penalty-killing wasn’t that effective, the team had trouble defending a lead (a weakness that cost them a playoff series against the Philadelphia Flyers) and the checking and positional play…
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