1961-62 Buffalo Bisons Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 36-31-3 - 75 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost League Championship
Coach: Billy Reay (36-31-3)
Location: Buffalo, New York
1961-62 Buffalo Bisons StatisticsTeam Record: 36-31-3 - 75 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost League Championship
Coach: Billy Reay (36-31-3)
Location: Buffalo, New York
The Buffalo Bisons of the American Hockey League ended the 1961-62 season with a record of 36 wins and 31 losses and 3 ties for 75 points in the AHL's Western Division.
The Bisons netted 247 goals and gave up 219. Barry Cullen scored 41 goals for Buffalo, while Billy Dea tallied 30 or more as well. Brian Cullen contributed 59 assists. Denis DeJordy earned 36 wins for the squad and a team-best 3.02 goals against average, leading goalies with significant playing time.
Billy Reay coached the team. The 1961-62 Buffalo Bisons lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Courcy | F | January 4, 1936 | 5'11" | 170 | R | Granby, QC Canada |
| Dave Creighton | C | June 24, 1930 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Port Arthur, ON Canada |
| Roger Crozier | G | March 16, 1942 | 5'8" | 165 | R | Bracebridge, ON Canada |
| Barry Cullen | R | June 16, 1935 | 6'0" | 183 | R | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Brian Cullen | C | November 11, 1933 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Ian Cushenan | D | November 29, 1933 | 6'2" | 195 | L | Hamilton, ON Canada |
| Billy Dea | C | April 3, 1933 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Denis DeJordy | G | November 12, 1938 | 5'9" | 185 | L | St. Hyacinthe, QC Canada |
| Aut Erickson | D | January 25, 1938 | 6'1" | 188 | L | Lethbridge, AB Canada |
| Murray Hall | R | November 24, 1940 | 6'0" | 175 | R | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Wayne Hicks | R | April 9, 1937 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Aberdeen, WA USA |
| Wayne Hillman | D | November 13, 1938 | 6'1" | 205 | L | Kirkland Lake, ON Canada |
| Ron Ingram | D | July 5, 1933 | 5'11" | 185 | R | Toronto, QC Canada |
| Merv Kuryluk | L | August 10, 1937 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Yorkton, SK Canada |
| Chico Maki | R | August 17, 1939 | 5'10" | 170 | R | Sault Ste. Marie, ON Canada |
| Doug Robinson | L | August 27, 1940 | 6'2" | 197 | L | St. Catharines, ON Canada |
| Cliff Schmautz | R | March 17, 1939 | 5'10" | 165 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Brian Smith | L | December 6, 1937 | 6'0" | 180 | L | Creighton Mine, ON Canada |
| Art Stratton | C | October 8, 1935 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Ed Van Impe | D | May 27, 1940 | 5'10" | 205 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Bob Wilson | D | February 18, 1934 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Sudbury, ON Canada |
| Larry Wilson | C | October 23, 1930 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Kincardine, ON Canada |
