1954-55 Pittsburgh Hornets Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 31-25-8 - 70 points
in the AHL
Won League Championship
Coach: Howie Meeker (31-25-8)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1954-55 Pittsburgh Hornets StatisticsTeam Record: 31-25-8 - 70 points
in the AHL
Won League Championship
Coach: Howie Meeker (31-25-8)
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
The Pittsburgh Hornets of the American Hockey League ended the 1954-55 season with a record of 31 wins and 25 losses and 8 ties for 70 points in the AHL.
The Hornets allowed 180 goals, least in the league. Pittsburgh netted 187 goals, worst in the circuit. Willie Marshall scored 23 goals for the squad, while Earl Balfour contributed 31 assists. Gilles Mayer earned 31 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 2.8 goals against average, topping regular goalies.
Howie Meeker coached the team. The 1954-55 Pittsburgh Hornets won the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reg Abbott | C | February 4, 1930 | 5'11" | 164 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bob Bailey | R | May 29, 1931 | 5'11" | 180 | R | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Earl Balfour | L | January 4, 1933 | 6'1" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Andy Barbe | R | July 27, 1923 | 6'0" | 170 | R | Coniston, ON Canada |
| Hugh Barlow | C | January 7, 1934 | 5'10" | 161 | L | Hamilton, ON CAN |
| Bill Burega | D | March 13, 1932 | 6'0" | 195 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Jack Caffery | C | June 30, 1934 | 6'0" | 165 | R | Kingston, ON Canada |
| Brian Cullen | C | November 11, 1933 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Gerry Foley | R | September 22, 1932 | 5'11" | 165 | R | Ware, MA USA |
| Ray Gariepy | D | September 4, 1928 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Gord Hannigan | C | January 19, 1929 | 5'8" | 155 | L | Schumacher, ON Canada |
| Bob Hassard | C | March 26, 1929 | 6'0" | 167 | R | Lloydminster, SK Canada |
| Parker MacDonald | L | June 14, 1933 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Sydney, NS Canada |
| Willie Marshall | C | December 1, 1931 | 5'10" | 165 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Frank Mathers | D | March 29, 1924 | 6'1" | 182 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Gilles Mayer | G | August 24, 1930 | 5'6" | 135 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Howie Meeker | R | November 4, 1924 | 5'9" | 165 | R | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Jack Price | D | May 8, 1932 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Goderich, ON Canada |
| Marc Reaume | D | February 7, 1934 | 6'1" | 185 | L | LaSalle, ON Canada |
| Bob Sabourin | L | March 17, 1933 | 5'9" | 177 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Bob Solinger | L | December 23, 1925 | 5'9" | 170 | L | Star City, SK Canada |
| Ray Timgren | L | September 29, 1928 | 5'9" | 150 | L | Windsor, ON Canada |
