1952-53 Saskatoon Quakers Roster
Western Hockey League (WHL)
Team Record: 35-26-9 - 79 points
in the WHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Doug Bentley (35-26-9)
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
1952-53 Saskatoon Quakers StatisticsTeam Record: 35-26-9 - 79 points
in the WHL
Lost League Championship
Coach: Doug Bentley (35-26-9)
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada
The Saskatoon Quakers of the Western Hockey League ended the 1952-53 season with a record of 35 wins and 26 losses and 9 ties for 79 points in the WHL.
The Quakers paced the circuit with 268 goals. Saskatoon allowed 240 goals. Charles McCullough scored 33 goals for the squad, while Jackie McLeod netted 30 or more, too. Alex Kaleta contributed 57 assists. Bev Bentley earned 30 wins in front of the net for the team and a team-best 3.31 goals against average, topping goalies with significant playing time.
Doug Bentley coached the team. The 1952-53 Saskatoon Quakers lost in the League Championship.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bev Bentley | R | June 8, 1927 | 5'11" | 185 | L | Delisle, SASK Canada |
| Doug Bentley | L | September 3, 1916 | 5'8" | 145 | L | Delisle, SK Canada |
| John Chad | R | September 16, 1919 | 5'10" | 167 | R | Provost, AB Canada |
| Billy Dea | C | April 3, 1933 | 5'8" | 175 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Jack Evans | D | April 21, 1928 | 6'0" | 185 | L | Morriston, South Wales |
| Tom Fowler | L | May 18, 1924 | 5'11" | 165 | L | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
| Bill Heindl | D | May 16, 1922 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Winnipeg, MAN Canada |
| Vic Howe | R | November 2, 1929 | 6'0" | 172 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Herb Jeffrey | ||||||
| Carl Kaiser | D | April 8, 1927 | 6'0" | 198 | L | Winnipeg, MB CAN |
| Alex Kaleta | L | November 29, 1919 | 6'0" | 175 | L | Canmore, AB Canada |
| Ed Kassian | ||||||
| Alex Kuzma | R | February 9, 1929 | 6'0" | 185 | R | Saskatoon, SASK Canada |
| Les Lilley | F | March 16, 1933 | 6'0" | 250 | ||
| Ray Manson | L | December 3, 1926 | 5'11" | 180 | L | St. Boniface, MB Canada |
| Charles McCullough | F | March 31, 1924 | 5'7" | 168 | R | Moose Jaw, SK CAN |
| Norm McKay | D | August 25, 1918 | 5'8" | 180 | L | South Porcupine, ON |
| Jackie McLeod | R | April 30, 1930 | 5'9" | 150 | R | Regina, SK Canada |
| Howie Milford | D | January 5, 1929 | 5'11" | 174 | L | Moose Jaw, SK Canada |
| Murray Parker | D | March 23, 1930 | 6'3" | 215 | Humboldt, SASK Canada | |
| Jim Ross | D | May 20, 1926 | 6'3" | 185 | R | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Cy Rouse | D | August 7, 1926 | 5'10" | 168 | Kindersley, SASK Canada | |
| George Senick | L | September 16, 1929 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Neil Strain | L | February 24, 1926 | 5'9" | 165 | L | Kenora, ON Canada |
| Dale Sweany | R | December 2, 1932 | 6'4" | 210 | R | Miami, MAN Canada |
| Gump Worsley | G | May 14, 1929 | 5'7" | 180 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
