Word: defensemen
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Dates: during 1950-1959
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...that only by a minor Act of God can it hope to overhaul either B.C. or Clarkson in the Eastern standings. The team has little to be ashamed of, however, for it turned in a creditable performance against a good Eagle team, with a fine goalie and two excellent defensemen...
During the last period, in an effort either to keep the score down or increase the versatility of his players, Coach Cooney Weiland had his defensemen playing forward and his wings on defense. This plan failed, however, as defensemen Bill DeFord, Dick McLaughlin and Greg Downes exploded for three goals in two and a half minutes...
...Star defensemen Bill Sullivan, leading player on the Tufts squad, was involved in an automobile accident New Year's Eve and will be unable to play this afternoon. "We're back where we started from due to Sullivan's injury," Arthur said. He will start Dave Fox and Tommy Foster on defense, while Paul Farrell, leading point producer for the Jumbos, will open at left wing. Bill Ziter centers the Tufts first line, with George Lloyd at right wing. Kenny Tondreau will guard the nets...
...Nationals touring the country in exhibition games with the Russian team is studded with four former Harvard team members. Brothers Bill Cleary '56 and Bob Cleary '56 are skating on the offensive lines for the amateur sextet. Defensemen Bob Owen and Bob McVey of the 1957-58 Crimson team are also teammates on the touring American squad. The Russians will meet the Crimson varsity next Monday, Jan. 12, in the Boston Garden...
Some opponents frankly think that Richard's ferocity borders on the manic. Says Gordie Howe: "He sure acts funny at times. Just where do you draw that line between being colorful and being punchy?" But the Rocket, bearing down on opposing defensemen, is still one of hockey's great sights. Says the Canadiens' Executive Frank Selke Jr.: "Richard sets off a chain reaction whenever he gets the puck, even if it's just a routine pass. It's strange and wonderful, the way that he communicates with the crowd." Explains the Rocket simply: "I hate...