Two coaches reshape hockey as the norm in 1981
The piece traces the rise of dual coaching in hockey from the Soviets to the NHL, highlighting Fred Shero and Scotty Bowman as early adopters. It notes Winnipeg examples with Tom McVie and Billy Sutherland, Mike Smith as an innovator, and players like Willie Lindstrom and Markus Mattson benefiting from shared leadership. The article argues one coach is insufficient for today’s long seasons and many players.
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Tarasov
Russia
Lloyd Teach
Lester Patrick
New York Rangers
Fred Shero
Philadelphia Flyers
Freddie
NHL
Shero
Scotty Bowman
Montreal
Buffalo
Roger
John Ziegler
Winnipeg
Tom McVie
Billy Sutherland
Tommy McVie
John Ferguson
Mike Smith
Smith
Sudsy Sutherland
Sutherland
McVie
Willie Lindstrom
Jets
Markus Mattson
Mattson
Western Hemisphere
Otter
Punch Imlach
el Pancho
Barley Kings Suffer Early MAHA Playoff Exit
The Barley Kings fell in the first MAHA playoff round to Fox Warren and then a home loss to Shoal Lake Eagles, failing to advance as Russell players battled injuries. Jim Cusitar led scoring in several games with multiple goals and a hat trick, while Barry Wowk posted five goals in one game. The club plans three remaining home games and thanks volunteers and fans for support.
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Barley Kings
Angusville
Flyers
Randy Kalyniuk
Barry Wowk
Russell
Jim Stainer
Jim Cusitar
Pat ‘Tanner
Ken Magnowski
Shoal Lake Eagles
Barry Wishart
Glenn McLeod
Pat Tanner
Rob
Wes ‘McNeill
Harry Stanchuk
Gordon Rutar
Barley ‘Kings
Fred Dunn
Ron Stasiuk
Linton Zimmer
Frank Perrin
Noella Sidoryk
Debbie Kuzenko
Gaylene Jackson
Lucas Kostesky
Pete Zacharias
Robin Boryskavich
Bernice Bowley
Recreation Round-Up by Cliff Zimmer in Russell sports notes
Recreation Round-Up by Cliff Zimmer highlights two recent minor hockey tournaments hosted in Russell with local club support. It also lists upcoming events including an under eight tournament sponsored by the Russell Elks, Hunter Safety courses, badminton sessions, a cross country ski clinic, and the Districts Broomball Tournament with entry details and deadlines. The piece closes with a reflective quip comparing the Russell Bailey Kings and Winnipeg Jets.
Knights of Columbus Host First Atom Hockey Tournament
The Knights of Columbus hosted the First Annual Atom Hockey Tournament over the weekend with co hosts Russell 10 and under. Visiting teams from Snake Creek League included Rossburn Roblin and Grandview plus Langenburg St Lazare and two Regina teams the Hawks and Leafs. Russell impressed by tying Regina Leafs 5 6 at noon Saturday before Joss scored in overtime for a 7 6 win. Roblin beat Russell 5 3 on Sunday penalties costly for Russell. Leafs won the B side 4 2 advancing from Langenburg and Regina Leafs to final. Roblin and Grandview won A side with Roblin 4 3 over Grandview. Medallions were given to top teams and visiting players billeted with Russell families. coaches and parents praised the event and Knights volunteers.
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Russell
Kinsmen
Knights of Columbus
The
Russell Elks
Knights
Snake Creek
Rossburn
Roblin
Grandview
Langenburg
St.Lazare
Regina
Hawks
Leafs
Russell Boys
Regina Leafs
Darrin Joss
BP Jc
Darin Joss
Russell 6s top Birtle in round-robin tourney win
Russell 6s defeated Birtle 41 in a round robin at Russell as Devin Zimmer scored 3 goals and Scott Klimack added 1 They played in the St Lazare tournament over the weekend of 24 25 with Russell losing 7 6 to Rossburn in the opener Zimmer netted six goals four assisted by Richard Boscher The duo also helped power a 42 victory over Decker with Dean Zimmer two goals Boscher one goal and one assist Mushumanski two assists Russell won total goals in a three way tie over B square then lost the A final 12 53 to Foxwarren Zimmer 2 Klimack 1 Boscher 1 assist.
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Lambert
Eagles
Barley Kings
Foxwarren
Russell
Falcons
Jim Stainer
Dean Thom
Ken Magnowski
Russel
Birtle
Devin Zimmer
Scott Klim‘ack
St. Lazare
Rossburn
Richard Boscher
Decker
Dean Zimmer
Jason Mushum
Anski
Toal
Scott Klimack
Grandview
Clint Kilkenny
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M.A.H.A
Roblin North Stars
Pee Wees
Russell Memorial Arena
Cliff Zimmer
Binscarth
Delmar Bamford
Binscorth
Joseph Poitras
Clift
Russell Senior High
Dave McCarther
Dauphin
Noel Frayne
Brandon
Russell Arena
Box
Manitoba
RCJ
Russell Bailey Kings
Winnipeg Jets
Li Graham
Minor Hockey Report
Riker
Oak River
Pas
Flin Flon
Theoren Fleury
Theoren
Maha
McCauley
Randy Kuz
Smith Street
Pittsburgh
Quebec
Minnesot
Phisaeip
Det
Montreal Mar
Nyislanders
Butalo
Vancouver
Cncago
St Lous
Colorado
Unfit Hyatt
Silverton
Wilf Dunn
Shellmouth Hall
Asessippu Prov. Park
North Central Hockey League
Hamiota Huskies
Kenton Cougars
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