Canadiens' Francophone Quest Amid Global Shifts In Talent
A columnist laments changing Montreal Canadiens demographics, noting seven goals in a game with only two Francophones on the scoresheet and praising Savard’s scouting shifts toward Chicago suburbs. He contrasts past homegrown players like Lafleur with a diverse, largely American roster and laments the loss of Quebec-born stars. The piece questions future local loyalty and Manitoba content on the Winnipeg Jets as well.
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Montreal ‘Canadiens
Montreal
LaFleur
Lemaire
Cournoyer
Lambert
Tremblay
Matt Naslund
Chris Chelios
Guy Carbonneau
Lucien Deblois
Pierre Mondou
Mario Tremblay
United Nations
Montreal Canadiens
Naslund
Petr Svoboda
Chicago
Eagle River
Wis
Minneapolis
Minn
N.H
Serge Savard
Savard
Peter Lee
Sam Pollock
Quebec
Canadiens
Thurso
Guy Lafleur
Gaetan Boucher
Guy
Tts
Winnipeg ‘Jets
Jordy Douglas
Sherbrooke
Tve
Jets
Manitoba
John Bowie Ferguson
G.M. T
Brandon
Laurie Boschman
Bosch
Major
Sask
Boschman
Kinsmen Pee Wees undefeated in league baffles rivals
The Russell Kinsmen Pee Wees remain undefeated in league play as they close 1984 and begin 1985 with wins. They claimed the B side in Dauphin’s tournament and earned medals in two events, while exhibition losses to Foxwarren and Birtle preceded a December 18 setback. Scorers include Brett Dunham, Travis Fleury, Mark Sochaski, and Devin Zimmer.
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Russell
Birtle
Brett Dunham
Travis Fleury
Mark Sochaski
Travis Laing
Jason Mushumanski
Alan Sawaryn
Devin Zimmer
Kent Vincent
Glen Wotton
Fabian Gregory
Travis
Feast Grandview
Glenn Wotton
Lason
Mushimansy
Grandview
Dauphin
Russell Wranglers rise in Parkland Midget hockey season
The Russell Minor Midgets adopt the Russell Wranglers name for the Parkland Hockey League Midget Division with teams from Dauphin Grandview Swan River and Roblin. They have played four games to date a tie with Roblin and three losses to Russell. The squad includes Randy Kitz Neil Bradshaw Blar Johnston Cory Chuchmacis Dallas Dufrat Darrin Joss Warren Morriseau Ted Fleury Ryan Morriseau Ken Michalchuk Darryl Makin Ken Hovey Dean Berg Scott Sidoryk Colin Marshall Maurice Morriseau and Brad Kilkenny. Coaches are Jim Cus. Their season opened with Shoal Lake tournament on December 15 16 and a loss in the B side finals. January 2 and 5 featured two exhibition games.
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Russell
Russell Wranglers
Parkland Hockey League
Dauphin
Grandview
Swan River
Roblin
Randy Kitz
Neil Bradshaw
Blar Johnston
Cory Chuchmacis
Dallas Dufrat
Darrin Joss
Rams compete in Winnipeg Silverwood Classic hockey
Russell Rams played in the Silverwood Classic in Winnipeg December 27 to 30, with multiple games against MNS Stars, River East Royals, and others. Notable scorers included Richard Oswald, Rickie Hyatt, John Adolphe, and Blair Lee, with star honors earned by Oswald and Adolphe across various matches. The team faced Pembina Valley Hawks, Interlake, Dauphin, Brandon, and Deloraine, posting a mix of wins, losses, and a 6 4 tie in the tournament, ahead of a schedule in Winnipeg January 11.
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Russellssauns Pisceu
Winnipeg
MNS Stars
Rams
Russel
Barry Pitt
John Adolphe
Richard Oswald
Ted Petz
Brad Clegg
Mark Pettitt
Stars
Russell
Robin Kimpinski
Dan Spurway
Ron Kreshewski
Rickie Hyatt
Blair Lee
Troy Frederick
Kent Fowler
Ron Krestcewski
Richard Cooley
River East Royals
Bruce Coulter
Royals
Greg Slywchuk
Brad
Iran
Interlake
Barry Pitz
Larry Pile
Joy Frederick
von Kreshewski
Robin ‘Impinski
Ick
Robin ¢ Kimpinski
Brad Clegs
Ron Kreschewski
Brandon
Deloraine
Rams Defence Depth Promised for Playoffs
Rams coach Fowler aims for league best defense by playoff time with six defencemen. Key anchors Kent Fowler John Adolphe Bruce Coulter and Dan Spurway from Russell form steady backbone. Greg Slywehuk from Bancorth adds experience while Troy Leslie from Elkhorn strengthens the blueline after regional and Weyburn stints.
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Rams
Fowler
Kent Fowler
John Adolphe
Bruce Coulter
Dan Spurway
Russell
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Troy Fredrick
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