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Hockey Annual 1976
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.
LOS ANGELES KINGS
HOME SCHEDULE LOS ANGELES KINGS MARCEL DIONNE—center Controversial is the best word to describe the current Lady Byng Trophy holder who scored 10 shorthanded goals last year, a league record… Acquired from Detroit in exchange for Terry Harper and Dan Maloney, he broke Detroit club record with 121 points to finish third in league scoring… His 74 assists were also a club record and the third most ever scored by a center. JUHA WIDING—center “Whitey” had the kind of season that has become expected of him. 26 goals and 60 points to rank fifth in club scoring… He’s smashed the 25-goal mark in four of the last five campaigns and holds the team record for assists in a season (54) and life-time (195)… A native of Finland, he played his junior hockey with Brandon… Bloomed…
BOSTON BRUINS
HOME SCHEDULE BOSTON BRUINS JEAN RATELLE—center Year after year one of the most consistent of NHL players… Came to Bruins in trade involving Park. Esposito and Vadnais…Had 91 points last year, the third time in the last four seasons he’s topped 90… Had spent 13 years with the Rangers and has won the Bill Masterton and Lady Byng Trophies… He was an All Star in 1971-72. JOHN BUCYK—left wing The Chief keeps rolling along as the “Grand Old Man” of the Bruins as he completed his 20th NHL season, the last eighteen in a Bruins uniform… Second in the Lady Byng voting, Bucyk committed just 10-minutes worth of penalties, while scoring 81 points for Boston… He’s closing in on the magic 500-goal mark, and is now 40 years of age. BOSTON BRUINS BOBBY ORR—defense At just 27 years…
CALIFORNIA SEALS
HOME SCHEDULE CALIFORNIA SEALS JIM NEILSON—defense Veteran blueliner who came over from the Rangers prior to start of last season helped to settle young Seals’ defense corps… Played policeman role with California leading the club in penalties with 127 minutes worth… Doesn’t rush as much as he used to, but contributed 20 points to Seals’ attack… Known as “The Chief’ he’s from Big River, Saskatchewan., LARRY PATEY—center Had outstanding rookie season with the Seals’ as he contributed 25 goals and 20 assists to lead the club in scoring… Former rookie of the year from the WHL is a definite scoring threat… Missed just one game and displayed aggressive style.… Native of Toronto is just 22 years of age, stands 6’1” and is 180 pounds. BOB STEWART—defense Has been filling the role of a reliable defender for the…
CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS
HOME SCHEDULE CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS DENNIS HULL—left wing Had his poorest year since his rookie campaign with only 16 goals… Did manage to pass the 250-goal plateau, however… Has been bothered by leg and groin injuries the last two seasons limiting his output… Has had six 25-goal or better seasons in the NHL… Pointe Anne. Ont. native is 31, BILL WHITE—defense Missed some games due to injury, disrupting Hawks’ defense… Often referred to as the finest defensive defenseman in hockey, he’s rarely caught out of position… Has picked up more than 200 assists in his eight NHL seasons… Scored 11 goals during his rookie year with Los Angeles Kings… Played in minor pros for eight years. CHICAGO BLACK HAWKS TONY ESPOSITO—goal Helped Black Hawks get past Boston in best-of-three first round playoffs with spectacular play… Turned in six…
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