20th National Hockey League All-Star Game
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The 20th National Hockey League
National Hockey League All-Star Game
was played in Montreal Forum
on January 16, 1967, where the host Montreal Canadiens
defeated a team of all-star
s from the remaining NHL teams 3–0. It was the first time a shutout occurred in an All-Star Game. It was the first All-Star Game held in mid-season. The previous Game was held in October 1965.
to earn a penalty. The All-Stars' coach, Sid Abel, chose New York's Ed Giacomin over his own goalie Roger Crozier
, who had been playoff MVP in the previous playoffs. Bobby Orr
was not chosen to the game, as the selections were to be based on the previous season's performance.
Source: Podnieks
Note: G = Goalkeeper, D = Defence, C = Centre, LW = Left Wing, RW = Right Wing
Source: Podnieks
National Hockey League
The National Hockey League is an unincorporated not-for-profit association which operates a major professional ice hockey league of 30 franchised member clubs, of which 7 are currently located in Canada and 23 in the United States...
National Hockey League All-Star Game
National Hockey League All-Star Game
The National Hockey League All-Star Game is an exhibition ice hockey game that is traditionally held at the midway point of the regular season of the National Hockey League , with many of the league's star players playing against each other...
was played in Montreal Forum
Montreal Forum
The Montreal Forum was an indoor arena located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Called "the most storied building in hockey history" by Sporting News, it was home of the National Hockey League's Montreal Maroons from 1924 to 1938 and the Montreal Canadiens from 1926 to 1996...
on January 16, 1967, where the host Montreal Canadiens
Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens are a professional ice hockey team based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. They are members of the Northeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Hockey League . The club is officially known as ...
defeated a team of all-star
All-star
All-star is a term designating an individual as having a high level of performance in their field. Originating in sports, it has since drifted into vernacular and been borrowed heavily by the entertainment industry...
s from the remaining NHL teams 3–0. It was the first time a shutout occurred in an All-Star Game. It was the first All-Star Game held in mid-season. The previous Game was held in October 1965.
The game
The game was considered a dull affair by the writers. Only three minor penalties were called. Montreal's John Ferguson scored two goals and punched Norm UllmanNorm Ullman
Norman Victor Alexander Ullman is a former ice hockey forward.-Playing career:Norm Ullman began his career with the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WCJHL, before moving to the Edmonton Flyers of the WHL...
to earn a penalty. The All-Stars' coach, Sid Abel, chose New York's Ed Giacomin over his own goalie Roger Crozier
Roger Crozier
Roger Allan Crozier was a Canadian professional hockey goaltender who played fourteen seasons in the National Hockey League for the Detroit Red Wings, Buffalo Sabres and Washington Capitals....
, who had been playoff MVP in the previous playoffs. Bobby Orr
Bobby Orr
Robert Gordon "Bobby" Orr, OC is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player. Orr played in the National Hockey League for his entire career, the first ten seasons with the Boston Bruins, joining the Chicago Black Hawks for two more. Orr is widely acknowledged to be one of the greatest...
was not chosen to the game, as the selections were to be based on the previous season's performance.
Game summary
# | | Score | Team | Goalscorer (Assist(s)) | Time | |||||||||||||||
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First period | |||||||||||||||||||
Montreal | Goaltender in: Hodge | 0:00 | |||||||||||||||||
All-Stars | Goaltender in: Hall | 0:00 | |||||||||||||||||
1 | 0-1 | Montreal | Goal: Richard (Rousseau, Harper) | 14:03 | |||||||||||||||
2 | 0-2 | Montreal | Goal: Ferguson (Larose) | 15:59 | |||||||||||||||
Second period | |||||||||||||||||||
0–2 | Montreal | Goaltender out: Hodge Goaltender in: Bauman |
0:00 | ||||||||||||||||
0–2 | All-Stars | Penalty: Howell | 6:58 | ||||||||||||||||
0–2 | Montreal | Penalty: Richard | 7:19 | ||||||||||||||||
0–2 | Montreal | Penalty: Ferguson | 10:00 | ||||||||||||||||
0–2 | All-Stars | Goaltender out: Hall Goaltender in: Giacomin |
10:00 | ||||||||||||||||
Third period | |||||||||||||||||||
0–2 | Montreal | Goaltender out: Bauman Goaltender in: Hodge |
0:00 | ||||||||||||||||
3 | 0-3 | Montreal | Goal: Ferguson (Richard, Rousseau) | 19:52 | |||||||||||||||
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Shots on goal | |||||||||||||||||||
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Officials | |||||||||||||||||||
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- MVP: Henri RichardHenri RichardJoseph Henri Richard is a former professional ice hockey player who played centre with the Montreal Canadiens in the National Hockey League from 1955 to 1975...
, Montreal Canadiens - Attendance: 14,284
Source: Podnieks
Rosters
Montreal Canadiens | All-Stars | |
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Head coach | Toe Blake Toe Blake Hector "Toe" Blake, CM was a Canadian ice hockey player and coach in the National Hockey League .-Nickname:His nickname came out of his childhood for his younger sister was unable to pronounce his name... |
Sid Abel Sid Abel Sidney Gerald Abel was a Canadian professional hockey player and later coach in the National Hockey League... (Detroit Red Wings Detroit Red Wings The Detroit Red Wings are a professional ice hockey team based in Detroit, Michigan. They are members of the Central Division of the Western Conference of the National Hockey League , and are one of the Original Six teams of the NHL, along with the Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, New York... ) |
Lineup |
Note: Laperriere was a member of the 1965–66 First All-Star team, and Rousseau was a member of the 1965–66 Second All-Star team. Montreal captain Jean Beliveau, who did not play, and goaltender Gump Worsley Gump Worsley Lorne John "Gump" Worsley was a professional ice hockey goaltender. Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, he was given his nickname due to friends deciding he looked like comic-strip character Andy Gump.-Career:... , who was injured, were also members of the Second All-Star team. |
First All-Star Team:
Second All-Star Team:
Other Players:
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Note: G = Goalkeeper, D = Defence, C = Centre, LW = Left Wing, RW = Right Wing
Source: Podnieks