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Yearbook 1985

Yearbook 1985

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

IN THIS ISSUE

New York Rangers

Welcome to the Big Apple, home of the Rangers, a team who came close last season to becoming the best in New York and may finally do it this year. As a little refresher, remember it was the Rangers who came within an overtime goal of beating the crosstown rival Islanders in the opening round of the playoffs. Ranger fans lauded the play of their beloved team, and this season they’re hoping the string of 44 years without a Stanley Cup will be over. But before they can start thinking about the Stanley Cup, they’ve got plenty to contend with in their own division, the Patrick, which some hockey people consider the most competitive in the National Hockey League. Just to get out of their division, they have to eliminate two of…

STATISTICS

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PREVIEWS

1984-85 OHL Regular Season Preview

Brantford Alexanders have gone “home” to the site of their last Ontario Hockey League championship—and maybe their next. Hamilton Steelhawks, who this summer shifted operations after six years in the Telephone City, are everybody’s pick to move to the top of the standings in the Emms Division, and replace Kitchener Rangers as the overall regular-season champions in the 1984-85 season. The last time around it was the Hamilton Fincups who won the league title in 1976. The story was much the same in Hamilton as it was in Brantford—a lack of attendance. Six years ago, Brantford businessman Jack Robillard purchased the fledgling Hamilton Fincups who were operating out of the 2,100-seat Mountain Arena in Hamilton with little promise of a better facility for the future. But after operating the club in Brantford, Robillard and…

IN THIS ISSUE

Hartford Whalers

For almost an entire season, the Hart-ford Whalers thought they had a chance to nail down the final playoff spot in the Adams Division. The only obstacle was the Montreal Canadiens, whom the Whalers just couldn’t stop in head-to-head competition. Even though they missed the playoffs, it was the year of great improvement for the Whalers. So where do they go from there? That depends upon how much improvement they show this season. This much is certain—they’ll have to continue making significant strides because none of the other Adams Division teams—Boston, Buffalo, Quebec and Montreal—are expected to fall back. In fact, all of them should improve upon last season’s performance. All of which leaves Hartford in a precarious position. General manager and president Emile Francis is going in a new direction, sharing his…