The Hockey News

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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HOCKEY VIEWPOINT

Oilers Bubbling After Patented Closing Rush

Gretzky’s Unbelievable Year

Sabres Lose Chance For Fourth In Finale

HOCKEY TALK

Sonmor Confident Stars Prepared For Playoffs

The Hockey News

Rangers Entering Playoffs At Peak Of Form

Maxner’s Miseries Finally Finished

For Don Murdoch, Purgatory Is In Wichita

Capital Punishment: Wait Til Next Year

The Hockey News

Nothing Fancy And Keep It Really Simple

Putting Team Together Impossible Job

Leafs Clinch Playoff Berth On Final Night

Lack Of Depth Could Snuff Flames

ON THE CONTRARY

Canucks’ Offense Balanced But Not Potent

Jensen, St. Laurent Kings Unsung Heroes

Persistence Pays For Nords’ Hunter

Kelley’s Firing Places Pleau At Whalers’ Helm

HOCKEY WORLD

Canadiens’ Peaks Outnumber Valleys

Islanders’ Lesser Lights Lead Way To First Place

Hawks’ S & S Boys Smash Records

Flyers’ Peeters Searches For Consistency’s Groove

NHL Player Of The Week

They’re Not Zinging The Blues Anymore

Babych’s Aggressive Style Reaps Goals, Bruises

Owners Studying Cable TV To Recoup Losses

FINAL NATIONAL LEAGUE SCORING

Stanley Cup Dates For 1980-81 Playoffs

Final Goaltending Records

Top NHL Performers

Fans Enjoying Return To Blues’ Good Old Days

Liut Takes Learned Approach To Goaltending

LaPointe Evolves Into All-Around Defenseman

SLAPSHOTS

Palmateer Non-Starter For Canada’s Cup Team

Mariners Northern Division Champs Again

Indianapolis Packing 1—2 Goaltending Punch

Mohawks Hit Objective By Making Playoffs

Playoff Matchup Of Richmond, Salem Pits Offense Against Stingy Defense

Oshawa’s LaForge Suspended For Nine Months

Victoria, Portland Heavily Favored But Eastern Division Upsets Possible

Draveurs, Royals, Beavers Outlast Playoff Foes

NHL’S SCORERS THIS WEEK

NATIONAL LEAGUE SUMMARIES

MINOR SCOREBOARD

PRO PLAYOFF DATES, AMATEUR SCOREBOARD

Bruins Weak In Stretch-Run, Ripe For Upset

Jets’ Ferguson Bites Bullet Again

CANADIAN AMATEUR SCENE

Workhorse McDonald Rockies’ Most Valuable

Rissling Penguins’ Rabble Rouser