The1964–65 NHL seasonwas the48thseasonof theNational Hockey League.Six teams each played 70 games.Jean Beliveauwas the winner of the newly introducedConn Smythe Trophyas the most valuable player during the playoffs. TheMontreal Canadienswon their firstStanley Cupsince1960as they were victorious over theChicago Black Hawksin a seven-game final series.
| 1964–65 NHL season | |
|---|---|
| League | National Hockey League |
| Sport | Ice hockey |
| Duration | October 12, 1964 – May 1, 1965 |
| Number of games | 70 |
| Number of teams | 6 |
| TV partner(s) | CBC,SRC(Canada) None (United States) |
| Draft | |
| Top draft pick | Claude Gauthier |
| Picked by | Detroit Red Wings |
| Regular season | |
| Season champion | Detroit Red Wings |
| SeasonMVP | Bobby Hull(Black Hawks) |
| Top scorer | Stan Mikita(Black Hawks) |
| Playoffs | |
| PlayoffsMVP | Jean Beliveau(Canadiens) |
| Stanley Cup | |
| Champions | Montreal Canadiens |
| Runners-up | Chicago Black Hawks |
League business
editThesecond NHL Amateur Draftwas held on June 11, 1964, at theQueen Elizabeth HotelinMontreal,Quebec.Claude Gauthierwas selected first overall by theDetroit Red Wings.
TheCanadian Amateur Hockey Association(CAHA) wanted to end the NHL's system of sponsoringjunior ice hockeyteams and instead allow all players who graduated from junior hockey to be chosen in theNHL Amateur Draft.The CAHA felt that the sponsorship system concentrated talent on a small number of teams and sought for the NHL to spread out that money it invested equally among the junior leagues and branches in Canada.[1]CAHA presidentLionel Fleurywanted a junior-aged player to complete an education, rather than be encouraged to quit schooling to focus on playing hockey. In December 1964, he presented the CAHA's proposal to the NHL for a new draft system which would allow players remain in junior hockey until age 20 instead of the NHL obtaining the player's rights at age 18.[2][3]Discussions remained unresolved until a new agreement with the requested changes was reached in August 1966.[4]
Regular season
editImportant new additions by Chicago were Bobby Hull's brotherDennis Hulland defencemanDoug Jarrett,and they tradedReg Fleming,Ab McDonaldandMurray Balfourto Boston in exchange forDoug Mohns.
Frank Selkehad retired as general manager of the Montreal Canadiens, and a man who was showing all the signs of being more capable than Selke,Sam Pollock,took over as general manager. Pollock had been doing an outstanding job as director of the Canadiens farm system the past few seasons and the Habs were deep in talent.
Ted Lindsaydecided to make a comeback with Detroit and though Toronto beat Detroit in the opener 5–3, the Olympia fans gave him an ovation.
This was the first season theConn Smythe Trophywas awarded for the most valuable player in theStanley Cupplayoffs.
Muzz Patrickresigned as general manager of the New York Rangers andEmile Francis,assistant general manager, took his place. On January 27, 1965, Ulf Sterner, the first European trained player, made his debut in the National Hockey League for the New York Rangers in a game versus the Boston Bruins.[5]
Ron Elliswas proving to be a find and he scored two goals when the Leafs downed Chicago 5–1 on October 31.
Frank Mahovlichentered a hospital for psychiatric treatment under great stress from fans and his managerPunch Imlachwho expected more of him than he was delivering. He could not stand the pressure of playing.
After stopping a shot with his foot,Marcel Pronovostmissed a few games and Detroit sorely missed him, as on December 5, Toronto clobbered the Red Wings 10–2.Bob Pulfordwas clipped byGordie Howe's club when it was knocked upward and it hit Pulford in the eye.
Frank Mahovlich was back on December 9 when Montreal downed Toronto 3–2. Three nights later, he had two goals and two assists when Toronto beat Boston 6–3.
Chicago defeated Boston 7–5 on December 16 andBobby Hullgot two goals. He now had 25 goals in 26 games. The Black Hawks were now alternatingGlenn HallandDenis DeJordyin goal.
On December 22, Montreal tradedBill HickeandJean-Guy Morissetteto New York in exchange forDick Duffand Dave McComb.
On December 26,Bill Thoms,who played 12 years with Toronto and Chicago, died of a heart attack, aged 54.
Toronto's Punch Imlach ruled with an iron hand and was really upset with the Leafs play. Wholesale demotions were threatened if the team's play did not improve. Toronto snapped out of its decline when they beat Detroit 3–1 on January 2.Tim Hortonscored two goals playing as a forward instead of his usual defence position.Roger Crozierwas struck in the eye byJim Pappin's stick late in the game and was replaced byCarl Wetzelin goal. Ted Lindsay got into a heated argument with refereeVern Buffeyover whether a penalty should be called against Pappin and received a ten-minute misconduct penalty and a game misconduct. Lindsay stated to the press after the game that his advice to coachSid Abelwas not to pay the fines and that he would not sit still for NHL presidentClarence Campbell's kangaroo court. All this was reported to Campbell who said Lindsay would pay the fines or not play. In due course, an appropriate signed apology and a cheque in the amount of the fines were handed over by Lindsay and he was reinstated January 6.
Bill Hicke, who had been traded to the Rangers by the Canadiens, turned on his ex-teammates with a hat trick at theMontreal Forumon January 9 as the Rangers won 6–5. However, the Rangers lost defencemanJim Neilsonwith a shoulder separation. The Rangers got walloped by the Leafs 6–0 the next night as Tim Horton had two goals. Despite the win, the fans were still chanting "We want Shack!" (meaningEddie Shack).
George Hayes,who had been an official in the NHL for 19 years, was suspended for refusing to take an eye test. Later, he had his contract terminated when he still refused. Referee-in-chiefCarl Vossannounced his intention to resign at the end of the season, and Hayes and ex-referee Eddie Powers greeted this with approval.
Chicago moved into first place with a 4–1 win on February 3 over the New York Rangers right at Madison Square Garden. Bobby Hull did not score, but the highlight of the game was his fight withBob Plager.
Chicago beat Toronto 6–3 on February 6 and Bobby Hull's chances of reaching 50 goals was in trouble when he was checked heavily byBobby Baun,and he limped from the ice with strained knee ligaments. On the same weekend, Detroit moved into first place, beating Montreal twice.
The Leafs pulled into a tie with Montreal for second place when they pasted Montreal 6–2 in Toronto on February 10. This was the fifth straight loss for the Habs. Referee Bill Friday had a busy time with a bench-clearing brawl that delayed the game for 20 minutes. The trouble began whenJohn Fergusonhooked Frank Mahovlich.Terry Harper,Ted Harris,Pete StemkowskiandKent Douglasmoved in and then the benches emptied. Referee Friday assessed 66 minutes in penalties, including ten minute misconducts to Mahovlich and Ted Harris. President Campbell later assessed $925 in fines. Ten Leafs were fined $50 each and six Canadiens players were fined $50.
Red Kellyhad the hat trick on March 21 when Toronto pummeled the Rangers 10–1.
The Rangers beat the Black Hawks on March 23 3–2. A great many fans were upset at plans for a closed circuit telecast of Chicago games and during the game there were shouts of "Norris is a fink!" (referring toJames D. Norris,part owner of the Black Hawks).
Detroit finished first for the first time since1956–57when they beat the Rangers 7–4 on March 25.Alex Delvecchiohad the hat trick andNorm Ullmanscored two goals.
Final standings
edit| Pos | Team | Pld | W | L | T | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | 40 | 23 | 7 | 224 | 175 | +49 | 87 |
| 2 | Montreal Canadiens | 70 | 36 | 23 | 11 | 211 | 185 | +26 | 83 |
| 3 | Chicago Black Hawks | 70 | 34 | 28 | 8 | 224 | 176 | +48 | 76 |
| 4 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 70 | 30 | 26 | 14 | 204 | 173 | +31 | 74 |
| 5 | New York Rangers | 70 | 20 | 38 | 12 | 179 | 246 | −67 | 52 |
| 6 | Boston Bruins | 70 | 21 | 43 | 6 | 166 | 253 | −87 | 48 |
Playoffs
editThe NHL required all teams to carry two goaltenders for the playoffs.[6]
Playoff bracket
edit| Semifinals | Stanley Cup Finals | ||||||||
| 1 | Detroit | 3 | |||||||
| 3 | Chicago | 4 | |||||||
| 3 | Chicago | 3 | |||||||
| 2 | Montreal | 4 | |||||||
| 2 | Montreal | 4 | |||||||
| 4 | Toronto | 2 | |||||||
Semifinals
editFor the third straight year, it wasMontreal vs. TorontoandDetroit vs. Chicagoin the first round. The Canadiens came out on top over the defending champion Leafs in six games, while the Hawks beat the Wings in seven.
(1) Detroit Red Wings vs. (3) Chicago Black Hawks
edit| April 1 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3–4 | Detroit Red Wings | Olympia Stadium | Recap | |||
| Bobby Hull(1) –pp– 16:45 | First period | 12:51 –Floyd Smith(1) | ||||||
| Phil Esposito(1) – 04:12 | Second period | 11:54 –pp–Alex Delvecchio(1) | ||||||
| Chico Maki(1) –pp– 01:01 | Third period | 12:13 –pp– Alex Delvecchio (2) 15:13 –Norm Ullman(1) | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Roger Crozier | ||||||
| April 4 | Chicago Black Hawks | 3–6 | Detroit Red Wings | Olympia Stadium | Recap | |||
| Fred Stanfield(1) – 01:29 | First period | 08:44 –Al Langlois(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 07:06 –pp–Norm Ullman(2) 15:36 –sh–Gordie Howe(1) | ||||||
| Bobby Hull(2) – 01:22 Bobby Hull (2) –pp– 04:13 |
Third period | 00:56 –pp– Gordie Howe (2) 09:12 –pp–Eddie Joyal(1) 15:11 –pp–Parker MacDonald(1) | ||||||
| Denis DeJordy | Goalie stats | Roger Crozier | ||||||
| April 6 | Detroit Red Wings | 2–5 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| Ted Lindsay(1) – 11:00 | First period | 05:21 –pp–Bill Hay(1) 06:50 –Stan Mikita(1) 08:01 –Doug Mohns(1) | ||||||
| Ted Lindsay (2) – 02:33 | Second period | 18:42 –Bobby Hull(4) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 06:49 – Bobby Hull (5) | ||||||
| Roger Crozier | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| April 8 | Detroit Red Wings | 1–2 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| Gordie Howe(3) –pp– 09:25 | First period | 07:57 –pp–Chico Maki(2) | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 09:12 –Bobby Hull(6) | ||||||
| Roger Crozier | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| April 11 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2–4 | Detroit Red Wings | Olympia Stadium | Recap | |||
| Eric Nesterenko(1) – 08:37 | First period | 19:19 –pp–Ted Lindsay(3) | ||||||
| Bobby Hull(7) – 14:59 | Second period | 17:35 –Norm Ullman(3) 17:40 – Norm Ullman (4) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 17:59 – Norm Ullman (5) | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Roger Crozier | ||||||
| April 13 | Detroit Red Wings | 0–4 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 03:18 –Kenny Wharram(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 12:18 –Phil Esposito(2) 15:15 –Stan Mikita(2) 16:48 –sh–Bill Hay(2) | ||||||
| Roger Crozier | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| April 15 | Chicago Black Hawks | 4–2 | Detroit Red Wings | Olympia Stadium | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 07:04 –pp–Norm Ullman(6) 16:35 –Gordie Howe(4) | ||||||
| Bobby Hull(8) –pp– 08:52 Doug Mohns(2) – 18:09 |
Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| Stan Mikita(3) – 09:42 Eric Nesterenko(2) – 14:15 |
Third period | No scoring | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Roger Crozier | ||||||
| Chicago won series 4–3 | |
(2) Montreal Canadiens vs. (4) Toronto Maple Leafs
edit| April 1 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 2–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 11:02 –pp–Henri Richard(1) 14:34 –Ralph Backstrom(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| Dickie Moore(1) – 08:04 Carl Brewer(1) – 10:46 |
Third period | 12:29 –pp–Bobby Rousseau(1) | ||||||
| Johnny Bower | Goalie stats | Charlie Hodge | ||||||
| April 3 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 02:47 –pp–Claude Provost(1) | ||||||
| Ron Ellis(1) – 10:43 | Second period | 19:12 –pp–Jean Beliveau(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 12:12 –Henri Richard(2) | ||||||
| Terry Sawchuck | Goalie stats | Charlie Hodge | ||||||
| April 6 | Montreal Canadiens | 2–3 | OT | Toronto Maple Leafs | Maple Leaf Gardens | Recap | ||
| Jean Beliveau(2) – 17:02 | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 03:19 –Eddie Shack(1) | ||||||
| Henri Richard(3) –pp– 00:47 | Third period | 07:50 –pp–Andy Bathgate(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | First overtime period | 04:17 –Dave Keon(1) | ||||||
| Gump Worsley | Goalie stats | Johnny Bower | ||||||
| April 8 | Montreal Canadiens | 2–4 | Toronto Maple Leafs | Maple Leaf Gardens | Recap | |||
| Bobby Rousseau(2) –pp– 03:48 Henri Richard(4) –pp– 05:45 |
First period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 15:22 –pp–Red Kelly(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 05:16 –Ron Ellis(2) 05:56 –George Armstrong(1) 19:32 – Red Kelly (2) | ||||||
| Gump Worsley | Goalie stats | Johnny Bower | ||||||
| April 10 | Toronto Maple Leafs | 1–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| Bob Pulford(1) – 03:45 | Second period | 12:05 –pp–Yvan Cournoyer(1) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 07:30 –Bobby Rousseau(3) 19:16 –Jean Beliveau(3) | ||||||
| Johnny Bower | Goalie stats | Gump Worsley | ||||||
| April 13 | Montreal Canadiens | 4–3 | OT | Toronto Maple Leafs | Maple Leaf Gardens | Recap | ||
| John Ferguson(1) –pp– 03:32 | First period | 02:10 –sh–Dave Keon(2) 03:11 –sh–Red Kelly(3) 03:49 –Ron Ellis(3) | ||||||
| Jacques Laperriere(1) –pp– 09:20 | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| Bobby Rousseau(4) –pp– 06:27 | Third period | No scoring | ||||||
| Claude Provost(2) – 16:33 | First overtime period | No scoring | ||||||
| Gump Worsley | Goalie stats | Johnny Bower | ||||||
| Montreal won series 4–2 | |
Stanley Cup Finals
editIn the Finals, the Canadiens defeated the Black Hawks in seven games.
| April 17 | Chicago Black Hawks | 2–3 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| Camille Henry(1) –pp– 04:47 | Second period | 02:39 –Henri Richard(5) 05:26 –John Ferguson(2) | ||||||
| Matt Ravlich(1) –pp– 02:38 | Third period | 08:59 –pp–Yvan Cournoyer(2) | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Gump Worsley | ||||||
| April 20 | Chicago Black Hawks | 0–2 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 02:55 –pp–Jean Beliveau(4) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 08:07 –pp–Dick Duff(1) | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Gump Worsley | ||||||
| April 22 | Montreal Canadiens | 1–3 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| John Ferguson(3) – 04:16 | Second period | 05:03 –Phil Esposito(3) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 02:08 –Kenny Wharram(2) 19:24 –Chico Maki(3) | ||||||
| Gump Worsley | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| April 25 | Montreal Canadiens | 1–5 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 02:57 –Fred Stanfield(2) | ||||||
| Jean Beliveau(5) –pp– 06:29 | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 00:26 –pp–Bobby Hull(9) 15:20 –pp–Bill Hay(3) 18:48 – Bobby Hull (10) 19:57 –Doug Jarrett(1) | ||||||
| Charlie Hodge | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| April 27 | Chicago Black Hawks | 0–6 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 07:14 –pp–Jean Beliveau(6) 16:36 –pp–Dick Duff(2) | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | 02:38 –pp–Bobby Rousseau(5) | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 04:29 –pp–Jean Beliveau(7) 06:46 –Henri Richard(6) 19:55 –sh–J.C. Tremblay(1) | ||||||
| Glenn Hall,Denis DeJordy | Goalie stats | Charlie Hodge | ||||||
| April 29 | Montreal Canadiens | 1–2 | Chicago Black Hawks | Chicago Stadium | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | No scoring | ||||||
| Ralph Backstrom(2) – 16:57 | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | 06:06 –Moose Vasko(1) 08:15 –pp–Doug Mohns(3) | ||||||
| Charlie Hodge | Goalie stats | Glenn Hall | ||||||
| May 1 | Chicago Black Hawks | 0–4 | Montreal Canadiens | Montreal Forum | Recap | |||
| No scoring | First period | 00:14 –Jean Beliveau(8) 05:03 –Dick Duff(3) 16:27 –pp–Yvan Cournoyer(3) 18:45 –pp–Henri Richard(7) | ||||||
| No scoring | Second period | No scoring | ||||||
| No scoring | Third period | No scoring | ||||||
| Glenn Hall | Goalie stats | Gump Worsley | ||||||
| Montreal won series 4–3 | |
Awards
editThe NHL changed its criteria for the Vezina Trophy, allowing multiple goaltenders to be named the winner of the trophy.Johnny BowerandTerry Sawchukof the Maple Leafs were named the winners. Neither made the all-star team.Pierre Pilotewon the Norris Trophy for the third consecutive year.Stan Mikitawon the Art Ross trophy (scoring champion) for the second consecutive year.Bobby Hullwon the Hart Trophy as most valuable player for the first time, and the Lady Byng.Roger Crozierwon the Calder for best first-year player, and was named the First All-Star team goaltender.
| 1964–65 NHL awards | |
|---|---|
| Prince of Wales Trophy: (Regular season champion) |
Detroit Red Wings |
| Art Ross Trophy: (Top scorer) |
Stan Mikita,Chicago Black Hawks |
| Calder Memorial Trophy: (Best first-year player) |
Roger Crozier,Detroit Red Wings |
| Conn Smythe Trophy: (Most valuable player, playoffs) |
Jean Beliveau,Montreal Canadiens |
| Hart Trophy: (Most valuable player, season) |
Bobby Hull,Chicago Black Hawks |
| James Norris Memorial Trophy: (Best defenceman) |
Pierre Pilote,Chicago Black Hawks |
| Lady Byng Memorial Trophy: (Excellence and sportsmanship) |
Bobby Hull,Chicago Black Hawks |
| Vezina Trophy: (Goaltender(s) of team with the best goals-against average) |
Johnny Bower&Terry Sawchuk,Toronto Maple Leafs |
All-Star teams
edit| First team | Position | Second team |
|---|---|---|
| Roger Crozier,Detroit Red Wings | G | Charlie Hodge,Montreal Canadiens |
| Pierre Pilote,Chicago Black Hawks | D | Bill Gadsby,Detroit Red Wings |
| Jacques Laperriere,Montreal Canadiens | D | Carl Brewer,Toronto Maple Leafs |
| Norm Ullman,Detroit Red Wings | C | Stan Mikita,Chicago Black Hawks |
| Claude Provost,Montreal Canadiens | RW | Gordie Howe,Detroit Red Wings |
| Bobby Hull,Chicago Black Hawks | LW | Frank Mahovlich,Toronto Maple Leafs |
Player statistics
editScoring leaders
editNote: GP = Games played, G = Goals, A = Assists, PTS = Points, PIM = Penalties in minutes
| Player | Team | GP | G | A | PTS | PIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stan Mikita | Chicago Black Hawks | 70 | 28 | 59 | 87 | 154 |
| Norm Ullman | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | 42 | 41 | 83 | 70 |
| Gordie Howe | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | 29 | 47 | 76 | 104 |
| Bobby Hull | Chicago Black Hawks | 61 | 39 | 32 | 71 | 32 |
| Alex Delvecchio | Detroit Red Wings | 68 | 25 | 42 | 67 | 16 |
| Claude Provost | Montreal Canadiens | 70 | 27 | 37 | 64 | 28 |
| Rod Gilbert | New York Rangers | 70 | 25 | 36 | 61 | 52 |
| Pierre Pilote | Chicago Black Hawks | 68 | 14 | 45 | 59 | 162 |
| John Bucyk | Boston Bruins | 68 | 26 | 29 | 55 | 24 |
| Ralph Backstrom | Montreal Canadiens | 70 | 25 | 30 | 55 | 44 |
| Phil Esposito | Chicago Black Hawks | 70 | 23 | 32 | 55 | 44 |
Source:NHL.[7]
Leading goaltenders
editNote: GP = Games played; Min – Minutes played; GA = Goals against; GAA = Goals against average; W = Wins; L = Losses; T = Ties; SO = Shutouts
| Player | Team | GP | MIN | GA | GAA | W | L | T | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnny Bower | Toronto Maple Leafs | 34 | 2040 | 81 | 2.38 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 3 |
| Roger Crozier | Detroit Red Wings | 70 | 4168 | 168 | 2.42 | 40 | 22 | 7 | 6 |
| Glenn Hall | Chicago Black Hawks | 41 | 2440 | 99 | 2.43 | 18 | 17 | 5 | 4 |
| Denis DeJordy | Chicago Black Hawks | 30 | 1760 | 74 | 2.52 | 16 | 11 | 3 | 3 |
| Terry Sawchuk | Toronto Maple Leafs | 36 | 2160 | 92 | 2.56 | 17 | 13 | 6 | 1 |
| Charlie Hodge | Montreal Canadiens | 53 | 3120 | 135 | 2.60 | 26 | 16 | 10 | 3 |
| Jacques Plante | N.Y. Rangers | 33 | 1938 | 109 | 3.37 | 10 | 17 | 5 | 2 |
| Eddie Johnston | Boston Bruins | 47 | 2820 | 163 | 3.47 | 11 | 32 | 4 | 3 |
| Marcel Paille | N.Y. Rangers | 39 | 2262 | 135 | 3.58 | 10 | 21 | 7 | 0 |
| Jack Norris | Boston Bruins | 23 | 1380 | 85 | 3.70 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Coaches
edit- Boston Bruins:Milt Schmidt
- Chicago Black Hawks:Billy Reay
- Detroit Red Wings:Sid Abel
- Montreal Canadiens:Toe Blake
- New York Rangers:Red Sullivan
- Toronto Maple Leafs:Punch Imlach
Debuts
editThe following is a list of players of note who played their first NHL game in 1964–65 (listed with their first team, asterisk(*) marks debut in playoffs):
- Joe Watson,Boston Bruins
- Bill Goldsworthy,Boston Bruins
- Wayne Cashman,Boston Bruins
- Dennis Hull,Chicago Black Hawks
- Ken Hodge,Chicago Black Hawks
- Bob Plager,New York Rangers
- Brit Selby,Toronto Maple Leafs
Last games
editThe following is a list of players of note that played their last game in the NHL in 1964–65 (listed with their last team):
- Tom Johnson,Boston Bruins
- Ted Lindsay,Detroit Red Wings
Broadcasting
editHockey Night in CanadaonCBC Televisiontelevised Saturday night regular season games and Stanley Cup playoff games. Games were not broadcast in their entirety until the1968–69 season,and were typically joined in progress, while the radio version ofHNICaired games in their entirety.
This was the fifth and final consecutive season that the NHL did not have an American national broadcaster.NBCwould later agree to air selected1966 playoff games.
See also
editCitations
edit- ^"Spread NHL Sponsorship".Brandon Sun.Brandon, Manitoba. May 23, 1964. p. 6.
- ^Cole, Rick (December 1, 2014)."50 Years Ago in Hockey: Cut-down Day in the NHL".The Hockey Writers.RetrievedFebruary 9,2021.
- ^"Fleury's Proposal Well Taken".Winnipeg Free Press.Winnipeg, Manitoba. December 2, 1964. p. 61.
- ^"Sweeping Changes In Pro-Am Hockey Pact".Winnipeg Free Press.Winnipeg, Manitoba. August 19, 1966. p. 22.
- ^Duplacey, James (February 2008).Hockey's Book of Firsts.JG Press. p. 33.ISBN978-1-57215-037-9.
- ^Duplacey, James (1996).The Rules of Hockey.Dan Diamond And Associates. p. 28.ISBN978-0920445440.
- ^Dinger 2011,p. 150.
References
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- Diamond, Dan, ed. (2000).Total Hockey.Total Sports.ISBN1-892129-85-X.
- Dinger, Ralph, ed. (2011).The National Hockey League Official Guide & Record Book 2012.Toronto, ON: Dan Diamond & Associates.ISBN978-1-894801-22-5.
- Dryden, Steve, ed. (2000).Century of hockey.Toronto, ON: McClelland & Stewart Ltd.ISBN0-7710-4179-9.
- Fischler, Stan; Fischler, Shirley; Hughes, Morgan; Romain, Joseph; Duplacey, James (2003).The Hockey Chronicle: Year-by-Year History of the National Hockey League.Lincolnwood, Illinois: Publications International Inc.ISBN0-7853-9624-1.
- McFarlane, Brian (1973).The Story of the National Hockey League.New York: Pagurian Press.ISBN0-684-13424-1.