1947-48 Providence Reds Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 41-23-4 - 86 points
in the AHL's Eastern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Terry Reardon (41-23-4)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
1947-48 Providence Reds StatisticsTeam Record: 41-23-4 - 86 points
in the AHL's Eastern Division
Lost in 1st Round
Coach: Terry Reardon (41-23-4)
Location: Providence, Rhode Island
The Providence Reds of the American Hockey League ended the 1947-48 season with a record of 41 wins and 23 losses and 4 ties for 86 points in the AHL's Eastern Division.
The Reds scored 342 goals, best in the league. Providence conceded 277 goals. Carl Liscombe netted 50 goals for the team, while Ed Prokop, Harvey Fraser and John Chad each tallied 30 or more as well. Carl Liscombe contributed 68 assists. Harvey Bennett earned 40 wins for the squad and a team-best 3.84 goals against average, leading goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Terry Reardon coached the team. The 1947-48 Providence Reds lost in the in 1st Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Arcand | D | December 25, 1922 | 5'7" | 165 | L | Shawinigan Falls, QC |
| Roger Bedard | C | March 5, 1925 | 5'9" | 165 | R | Granby, QC CAN |
| Harvey Bennett | G | July 23, 1925 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Edington, SK Canada |
| John Chad | R | September 16, 1919 | 5'10" | 167 | R | Provost, AB Canada |
| Jack Church | D | May 24, 1915 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Kamsack, SK Canada |
| Ab Collings | F | September 26, 1916 | 6'3" | 210 | R | Winnipeg, MAN Canada |
| Harvey Fraser | C | October 14, 1918 | 5'10" | 168 | R | Souris, MB Canada |
| Pete Kapusta | R | February 3, 1924 | 5'10" | 160 | Winnipeg, MAN Canada | |
| Mike Karakas | G | December 12, 1911 | 5'11" | 147 | L | Aurora, MN USA |
| Raymond Laplante | C | December 15, 1925 | 5'10" | 154 | R | Lachine, QC CAN |
| Carl Liscombe | L | May 17, 1915 | 5'7" | 162 | L | Perth, ON Canada |
| Art Michaluk | D | May 4, 1923 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Canmore, AB Canada |
| Red Mitchell | D | September 6, 1912 | 5'10" | 185 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Ed Prokop | R | June 17, 1910 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Hamilton, ON |
| Terry Reardon | C | April 6, 1919 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Roly Rossignol | R | October 18, 1921 | 5'9" | 168 | R | Edmundston, NB Canada |
| Chuck Scherza | L | February 15, 1923 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Brandon, MB Canada |
| Allan Stanley | D | March 1, 1926 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Timmins, ON Canada |
| Jack Stoddard | R | September 26, 1926 | 6'3" | 185 | R | Stoney Creek, ON Canada |
| Harry Taylor | C | March 28, 1926 | 5'8" | 165 | R | St. James, MB Canada |
