Winnipeg Maroons (ice hockey)

[citation needed] The Winnipeg Maroons played a goodwill exhibition tour of Czechoslovakia from December 1960 to January 1961, accompanied by Canadian Amateur Hockey Association representative W. A.

[citation needed] In the Western playdowns for the 1955 Allan Cup, the Maroons lost to the Fort William Beavers in the semifinals.

[citation needed] In the Western playdowns for the 1959 Allan Cup, the Maroons lost to the Port Arthur Bearcats in the quarterfinals.

The Maroons were overpowering in their championship quest in 1964, winning 12 of their 13 playoff games and outscoring their rivals 79 - 32 with veteran Ross Parke leading the team in scoring with 26 points.

Two keen Maroon players, Fred Dunsmore and Reg Abbot missed the playoffs due to injuries.

This 1964 Maroon Club were true amateurs as no players were paid and home game venues went to Winnipeg charities.

The Maroons also played approximately twelve games against the Russian, Czechoslovakian, Swedish and USA national teams in Winnipeg.

[citation needed] The team roster was: Reg Abbott, Gary Aldcorn, Terry Ball, Sheldon Bloomer, Dick Braun, Ron Castelane, Elliot Chorley, Don Collins, Murray Couch, Mike Daski, Gord Dibley, Fred Dunsmore, Ron Farnfield, Bernie Grebinsky, Al Johnson, Bill Johnson, Lou Joyal, Leo Konyk, Julian Klymkiw, Aggie Kukulowicz, Ron Kullman, Chuck Lumsden, Jim MacKenzie, Tom Marshall, Ross Parke, John Russell, Danny Summers, Terry Hind, President, Bud Holohan (G.M.