With all the talk of National Hockey League expansion, one has to wonder where the players will come from when one of the six present teams can’t even field a full squad. That situation has arisen in Boston, where the last-place Bruins have run out of goaltenders.
All NHL teams must carry two goalies
The League’s governors recently approved a rule that stipulates that all NHL teams must carry two netminders. While the second man need not be dressed, he must be with the club and ready to play. When Boston regular goalkeeper Ed Johnston recently suffered a broken hand, the Bruins were left with only 22-year-old Jack Norris to protect their goal.
Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Punch Imlach has decided to help the Bruins out by loaning them goalie Gary Smith. The lanky 21-year-old led the Toronto Marlboros to their Memorial Cup victory last spring and turned pro this semester. Standing 6-4 and weighing in at nearly 200 lbs, he covers much of the net by just standing there.
