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Bears Begin 1955 Training Camp at Hershey Arena
Hershey Bears start 1955 56 season preparations at Hershey Sports Arena on September 12 with coach Murray Henderson and eight veteran players plus promising rookies. The Boston Bruins join to observe as both clubs gear up for NHL competition. Included are Ed Kryzanowski Arnott Whitney Obie O'Brien Arnie Kullman Kenny Smith and Dane Fisher with goalie Gordie Henry slated for his tenth Bears season. Newcomers Gilles Matteau and Ed Panabagko along with Norm Strasser Bill Nicholson Don Chiupka and others receive tryouts while four Bears veterans may stay on with Hershey. Heinrich Pletsch Parker Robertson remain, with Heinrich shifting to defense.
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Hershey Bears
Hershey Sports Arena
Lloyd S. Blanco
Murray Henderson
Hershey
Hugh Coffin
Bears
Edmonton Flyers
Obie O’brien
Arnie Kullman
Kenny Smith
Dane Fisher
Gordie Henry
Bear Nets
Gilles Matteau
Grand Mere
Quebec
Bruins
Ed Panabagko
Norm Strasser
Bill Nicholson
Don Chiupka
Humbolt Indians
Floyd Smith
Gerry Brown
Galt
Walt Asleyson
Grand Rapids
Lionel Heinrich
Fred Pletsch
Stan Parker
Jim Robertson
Heinrich