REGULAR SEASON

U.B.C. 11-1 12-11 Jack Pomfret        
  Manitoba  6-6   Bud Fraser        
  Alberta  5-7   Steve Mendryk        
  Saskatchewan  2-10  5-16 Bernard Kaminski        
                 

        U.B.C. took the title with an 11-0 record.

        The non-medalist Saskatchewan Huskies: Bill Janzen; Murray Janzen; Gale Downey; Ian Dallas; Mel Huszti; Art Kempthorne; Graham; Bob Bell; Terry Little; Dale Ward; Barrie Armstrong; Charles Battiste; Don Fry; Rob Furse; R Gajek; Hank Murzyn; Andy Szocs; Ian MacLean; coach Bernie Kaminski

U.B.C. swept all four games with Saskatchewan. …………………………………………………… On the opening weekend in Saskatoon, U.B.C. thrashed Saskatchewan 84-60 as Ken Winslade scored 18, Barry Drummond 14, Wayne Osborne 14, Ed Pederson 12, Norris Martin 6, Dave Way 5, Dave Dumaresq 5, Ed Gushue 5, Keith Hartley 3 and Jack Lusk 2. The Thunderbirds led 40-29 at the half. Bill Janzen paced the Huskies with 16. Murray Janzen added 11, Gale Downey 8, Dallas 7, Mel Huszti 7, Art Kempthorne 5, Graham 3, Bob Bell 2 and Terry Little 1, while Dale Ward was scoreless. …………………………………………………… In the second game in Saskatoon, the Thunderbirds pounded Saskatchewan 72-38 after coach Jack Pomfret challenged his troops to hold the Huskies under 50. Dave Dumaresq, Norris Martin and Ken Winslade each scored 12 to pace the T-Birds. Art Kempthorne led the Huskies with 12. Ian Dallas added 7 and Mel Huszti 7. …………………………………………………… In Vancouver, U.B.C. thrashed Saskatchewan 80-40 as Barry Drummond scored 17 and Norris Martin 14, while Wayne Osbourne nabbed 25 boards. Mel Huszti led the Huskies with 16. …………………………………………………… U.B.C. completed the series sweep by clipping the Huskies 68-55 as Barry Drummond scored 15 and Norris Martin 12, while Wayne Osbourne nabbed 27 boards. Mel Huszti led the Huskies with 18.

UBC sweeps four from Alberta, winning 53-50 and 53-35 in Edmonton. The Golden Bears were ahead 45-38 seven with five minutes to play in game one but UBC rallied for win. Ken Winslade hit a bucket and a pair of free throws with two minutes to play to give UBC a 49-46 lead. Ed Peterson paced the Thunderbirds with 14. Ken Winslade added 10. Jack Hicken paced Alberta with 20. …………………………………………………… In second contest, Bears took a 12-11 lead after one quarter but UBC ripped off 11-2 in the second frame to take a 23-12 lead at the half. U.B.C. shot .304 from the floor, while Alberta hit .241. Ken Winslade and Norris Martin each scored 14 to pace the Thunderbirds. Jack Hicken led Alberta with 13. …………………………………………………… At home, UBC twice defeated the Bears after taking command quickly in both contests. In game one, U.B.C. prevailed 60-35 as Ken Winslade scored 18. Harry Beleshko led the Golden Bears with 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, U.B.C. thrashed Alberta 66-45 as Wayne Osborne scored 13 and Dave Way 10. Dave Thomson led the Golden Bears with 11.

        Against Saskatchewan, Alberta defeated the Huskies 61-57 in overtime in their first game as Dave Thomson scored 12, Harry Beleshko 12, Maury Van Vliet 11 and Jack Hicken 10. Alberta trailed 51-41 with five minutes to play but rallied to force overtime at 53-53 as Dave Thomson hit a bucket. The teams traded bucket in the extra session before Alex Carre gave Alberta the lead for good on a putback bucket. Jack Hicken iced the win with a pair of free throws with 10 seconds on the clock. Dave Thomson and Harry Beleshko each scored in double figures for Alberta. Mel Huszti and Art Kempthorne each notched 13 to paced the Huskies. The Bears were whistled for 28 fouls and Saskatchewan 10. Saskatchewan forward Ian Dallas broke an ankle in the first quarter, while Alberta star Don Munro suffered a heel injury and was sidelined in the second quarter. …………………………………………………… Harry Beleshko scored 24 to lead Alberta past Saskatchewan 58-41 in the second game in Edmonton. Maury Van Vliet added 14. Jack Hicken added 10, while Harry Beleshko dominated the paint. Alberta led 21-20 at the half. Mel Huszti paced the Huskies with 11. Alberta was called for 15 fouls and Saskatchewan 13. …………………………………………………… In Saskatoon, the Huskies defeated Alberta 65-56 on a series of Bears defensive lapses. The Huskies opened with a 10-1 run and led 31-24 at the half but Alberta rallied to a 50-49 lead before Saskatchewan took command. Alex Carre suffered a fractured nose, while Maury Van Vliet sprained an ankle. Bill Janzen led the Huskies with 17. Art Kempthorne added 12, Terry Little 11 and Mel Huszti 9. Jack Hicken paced the Golden Bears with 21. Maury Van Vliet added 13. …………………………………………………… In the second match, Alberta won 59-44 as Maury Van Vliet scored 20 and Jack Hicken 10. The Huskies led 31-27 at the half. Mel Huszti paced the Huskies with 13. Art Kempthorne added 11 and Bill Janzen 10.

        Manitoba defeated Alberta 76-53 in Winnipeg as the Bisons shot 45% from the floor compared to 25% for Alberta. Bisons hit 20-24 from the line and Bears 19-30. Manitoba shot .452 from the floor, while Alberta hit .254. Harry Beleshko paced Alberta with 18. Jack Hicken added 14. Manitoba outrebounded Alberta 43-28. …………………………………………………… In the second match, televised across Western Canada, Bisons defeated Alberta 83-59 as they hit 28-68 from the floor while Alberta hits 19-67. Jack Hicken paced Alberta with 21. Harry Beleshko added 12. Manitoba shot .412 from the floor, while Alberta hit .284. Manitoba outrebounded Alberta 54-35. …………………………………………………… Back in Alberta, the Bears win both. They take the first 59-44. …………………………………………………… The second game went into overtime. The Bears prevailed 52-49 as Dave Thomson scored 13 and Maury Van Vliet 10.

        U.B.C. took three of four from Manitoba. …………………………………………………… In Winnipeg, U.B.C. defeated Manitoba 68-53 as Wayne Osborne scored 16, Norris Martin 13, Barry Drummond 12, Ed Pedersen 10, Ken Winslade 6, Dave Way 5, Dave Dumaresq 4 and Bob Lusk 3. Glen Torgerson led Manitoba with 15. Ed Melnyk added 15, Graham Zelmer 9, Harvey 6, John Embry 4, Mike Henderson 2 and Bill Novak 2. …………………………………………………… U.B.C.’s only loss was a 62-56 decision to Manitoba in Winnipeg. …………………………………………………… In Vancouver, U.B.C. throttled Manitoba 84-53 as Wayne Osborne scored 15, Ken Winslade 13, Barry Drummond 13, Norris Martin 13, Ed Pederson 9, Ed Gushue 6, Keith Hartley 4, Dave Way 4, Dave Dumaresq 5 and Bernardino 3. Ed Melnyk paced the Bisons with 12. Bill Novak added 10, Glen Torgerson 9, Graham Zelmer 9, John Embry 8, Mike Henderson 7, Len Sedun 6 and Harvey 2, while Dave Novak and Devries were scoreless. …………………………………………………… Vancouver throttled Manitoba 73-53 as Ken Winslade scored 19, Norris Martin 11, Ed Gushue 10, Barry Drummond 8, Keith Hartley 6, Ed Pederson 6, Treleaven 5, Wayne Osborne 4, Berardino 2 and Dave Dumaresq 2. Graham Zelmer led the Bisons with 15. Glen Torgerson added 8, Bill Devries 6, Harvey 6, John Embry 5, Bill Novak 5 and Mike Henderson 2, while Dave Novak and Len Sedun were scoreless.

        Manitoba took three of four from Saskatchewan. The teams split in Saskatoon with Manitoba winning 71-61 and losing 57-52, and then winning 75-68 and 71-56 at home. …………………………………………………… In game one, Manitoba prevailed 71-61 after leading 35-31 at the half. But Glen Torgerson got hot from the perimeter as the Bisons exploded to a 17-point lead. Torgerson finished with 17. Ed Melnyk added 13, along with 19 boards, and Mike Henderson 11. Bill Janzen paced the Huskies with 17. Mel Hustzi added 13, Art Kempthorne 11 and Terry Little 10. …………………………………………………… In game two, Saskatchewan prevailed 57-52 after leading 11-2 early and 27-26 at the half. Art Kempthorne paced the Huskies with 15. Mel Huszti added 11, Bob Bell 8 and Terry Little 8. Don Harvey led the Bisons with 10. Glen Torgerson added 9. …………………………………………………… In Winnipeg, Manitoba prevailed 75-68 after leading 19-5 early and 39-33 at the half. The Huskies rallied to within 70-68 but Ed Melnyk hit a pair of free throws to quell the rally and Manitoba pulled out the win. Manitoba hit 28-40 from the line, while Saskatchewan was 15-25. Glen Torgerson led the Bisons with 17. Graham Zelmer added 14. Bill Janzen paced the Huskies with 22. Mel Huszti added 13 and Bob Bell 10. …………………………………………………… In the second game, Manitoba clipped Saskatchewan 71-56 after leading 31-26 at the half and by as many as 19 in the second half. Glen Torgerson led the Bisons with 16. Mike Henderson added 12 and Ed Melnyk 11. Bill Janzen led the Huskies with 17. Art Kempthorne added 9 and Terry Little 6.

The bronze medalist Alberta Golden Bears: Jack Hicken; Dave Thomson; Harry Beleshko; Maury Van Vliet; Alex Carre; Don Munro; Geoff Lucas; Ken Cahoon; Vic Messier; coach Steve Mendryk

        The silver medalist Manitoba Bisons: Glen Torgerson; Ed Melnyk; Graham Zelmer; Don Harvey; John Embry; Mike Henderson; Bill Novak; Laurie Predinchuk; Dave Novak; Len Sedun; Harry Fitzpatrick; Rod Bower; Bill Devries; coach Bud Fraser; manager Cliff Arnott

        The champion British Columbia Thunderbirds: Ken Winslade; Dave Dumaresq; Wayne Osborne; Ed Pederson; Norris Martin; Dave Way; Mike Henderson; Barry Drummond; Jack Lusk; B Berardino; Treleaven; Ed Gushue; M Potkonjak; Keith Hartley; coach Jack Pomfret; assistant Reid Mitchell