1946 ECHO Rookie Recruitment

Each team in the ECHO has recently added three new players from their youth clubs. Below are their names and a brief overview of their current abilities and areas for improvement.

Charlottetown Monarchs

C Jacques Tremblay is a center with solid defensive skills and some potential for offence. His physical abilities are decent, and he has improved his endurance.

C Charles Morin has average abilities in defence and offence, with potential for growth in the future. He has also improved his endurance.

W Harold Roy has limited offensive and defensive skills but has decent physical attributes, including his size. He may need help to make an impact on the ice.

Halifax Highlanders

C Charlie Ellis has a well-rounded offensive game, improved defence, and decent physical abilities; he has the potential to become a valuable player for the Highlanders.

C Earl Evans has limited abilities and potential, with average endurance and shot-blocking skills. His offensive and defensive skills are limited, and his physical abilities are not impressive.

D Chris Chapman may struggle on the ice, with limited offensive skills and potential, despite some physical and defensive abilities.

Moncton Generals

W Jerry Larocque shows promise regarding his physical power and shooting ability, indicating that he can be a valuable asset to his team's scoring performance. However, his skills in both offence and defence are currently limited.

W Aher Makonzo may need help to make an impact on the ice, as his physical abilities are average, and his offensive and defensive skills are limited.

C Don Kathalay may need help on the ice, with limited offensive and defensive abilities

Montreal Beavers

C Jacob Cox is a talented player with impressive physical attributes, solid offensive and defensive abilities, and high potential. He will be a valuable asset to any team.

G Glen Lloyd is a talented goaltender with exceptional skills that make him a valuable asset. With high potential, he is likely to continue improving.

D Brett Laleye has limited potential, with below-average offensive and defensive abilities.

Montréal Métros

W Jean Sirois is a promising rookie with excellent offensive and defensive skills and impressive physical abilities. With high potential, he is likely to continue improving.

W Alain Leclerc has some potential but needs to improve his physical attributes and defensive skills to become more effective.

D Patrick Cardinal has some potential in his defensive skills but needs to work on his physical abilities and offensive game to become a more well-rounded defenseman.

Ottawa Knights

W Tim Lisle has potential in his offensive game but needs to work on his physical abilities and defensive skills to become more well-rounded.

W Murray Brissett has potential in his offensive and faceoff skills but needs to work on his physical abilities and defensive game.

D Len Simpson has high potential in his defensive and shot-blocking abilities but needs to work on his offensive skills.

Quebec Reds

W Alexander Li has high potential in his offensive skills and physical abilities but needs to improve his defence. He is expected to be a valuable player for the team.

G Ray Young has excellent potential in endurance and goaltending but needs to work on his physical abilities.

W Todd Mayala has improved his physical, offensive, and defensive capabilities and is expected to become a valuable player.

Saint John Admirals

D Jordy Williams is a talented defenseman with impressive defensive skills. He needs to improve his offence to become more well-rounded.

D Bob Jenkins has room for improvement in all areas, especially his offensive capabilities, and may need help to earn playing time.

W Doug Masse has below-average physical abilities and performance ratings, but the team sees potential in him and is willing to invest in his improvement.

1946 ECHO Free Agency

Beavers center Sean Lauzon would test free agency but would eventually re-sign with them for $588 thousand/year until 1951. The Beavers would also bring in center Rob Marshall from Charlottetown on a 4-year deal worth $270 thousand annually.

The Métros signed only one player, Stéphane Prince from Moncton, to a contract worth $264 thousand annually until 1950.

Knights center Gilles Osse considered the free agency market but eventually stayed with Ottawa. He signed a contract worth 223 thousand dollars annually, lasting until 1950. Additionally, the Knights signed Charlie Simon from the Beavers under a contract worth 64 thousand dollars annually until 1949.

Quebec would bring in center Bradley Stewart from Halifax on a 5-year deal worth $676 thousand annually. They would poach center Maxime Chevalier from the Métros and sign him to a $670 thousand/year contract until 1950. They would also sign defenseman Andrew Mike from Ottawa on a 4-year deal worth $370 thousand annually. They would also sign defenseman Brian Lambert to a 2-year deal.

Charlottetown would sign Métros winger Stéphane Archambault to a $470 thousand/year contract until 1950. Goalie Martin Westerman would re-sign on a 2-year deal after testing free agency. The Monarchs would also bring defenseman Mike Jackson from Halifax and center Frederic Dickey on matching 3-year deals.

Halifax would sign winger Donald Harvey from Charlottetown to a 3-year deal worth $123 thousand annually. The Highlanders would also bring in winger Robert Mayne from Ottawa on a contract worth $170 thousand a year until 1949 and center Mark Pitt for $117 thousand annually until 1950.

Moncton has made several signings for the upcoming season. Quebec center Allan Wilson was signed for an annual salary of $735 thousand until 1951, and defenseman Bill Mattison from Saint John has also been signed on a contract worth $729 thousand per year until 1951. In addition, winger Tyler Lowe from Ottawa and center John Cameron from Halifax have been signed to 3-year deals. Center Mark Robertson has also been signed to a 3-year deal with a salary of $58 thousand annually.

Saint John would bring in Beavers center Robert Davis on a 5-year deal worth $ 729 thousand annually. Goaltender Michael Vallee would end up re-signing with the Admirals after testing the free agency market. The Admirals would poach winger Paul Hamilton from Quebec and sign him to a 3-year deal worth $252 thousand a year. They would also sign center Harvey Wilson to a 3-year deal with a compensation of $188 thousand annually.

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1946/47 ECHO Regular Season

The Montréal Métros maintained their position as the top team in the Saint Lawrence division, but their lead on the rest of the division was not as significant as last year. They finished just 2 points ahead of 2nd place Ottawa, who managed to secure a playoff spot without relying on tiebreakers. The Knights had an outstanding season thanks to Joe Djogo, who scored a league-leading 48 goals and earned 68 points, also the highest in the league. Despite the impressive performance of goalie Alex Davis, the Quebec Reds failed to make it to the playoffs once again, falling 4 points behind Ottawa. The Montreal Beavers, who missed the playoffs on a tiebreaker last year, had a disappointing season and ended up at the bottom of the division and the league. They won only 17 of the 52 games on their schedule.

Halifax took first place in the Maritimes Division, building on their success from last year. The Highlanders were led by centers Michael Fraser (48 pts), Michael MacKenzie (53 pts), and new starting goalie Tristan Campbell. Charlottetown finished in second, 6 points behind the Highlanders, with Jermaine Thompson (63 points) and William Weber (49 points) significantly contributing to the Monarchs making the playoffs this year. Unfortunately, last year's division winner, the Saint John Admirals, missed the playoffs due to inconsistency and struggled with injuries and their goaltending. Moncton finished in last place, with the Generals getting more losses than wins due to them giving all 52 goalie starts to their starter Matthew Phillips due to them not having a backup goalie to let Phillips rest. 



The playoff format stays the same, with the first round being a best of 3 series and the Sound Cup Finals being a best of 5 series.

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1947 Sound Cup Finals

Game 1: CHA 1 @ OTT 7  In the first few minutes of the finals, Jarryn Green from Ottawa scored the first goal by sending the puck past Peter Chiasson from Charlottetown. However, the Monarchs quickly equalized the score with Jermaine Thompson's slap shot. The Knights regained the lead with Joe Djogo's shot and extended their advantage with Raymond Brooks' slap shot early in the second period. Later on, George Gillingham added another goal for Ottawa, and Steve Turgeon scored towards the end of the second period, giving the Knights a comfortable 5-1 lead. The team continued to dominate in the third period, with Henry Lee blasting a slapshot past Chiasson to make it 6-1, followed by Tim Lisle's goal a few minutes later, which made the final score 7-1 in favour of Ottawa. This victory gave the Knights the lead in the series.

Game 2: CHA 3 @ OTT 6 Chris Smith scored the first goal with a wrist shot just 5 minutes into the game for Charlottetown. However, Ottawa quickly responded with a goal from Steve Turgeon. The Knights took the lead in the second period with a goal from defenseman Kevin McMillan, but the Monarchs tied it up with a goal from Stéphane Archambault. In the third period, Ottawa regained the lead with a goal from Joe Djogo, but Charlottetown's Kain Marshall quickly tied it up again. However, Ottawa then took a commanding lead with a goal from Henry Lee and two from Djogo, who completed his hat trick. The game ended with the Knights winning 6-3, giving them a 2-0 series lead and a chance to sweep the Monarchs in Charlottetown.

Game 3: OTT 1 @ CHA 2 To avoid elimination, the Monarchs swiftly took the lead, with William Johnson scoring in the middle of the first period and William Weber doubling their advantage a few minutes later. Gilles Osse scored for Ottawa towards the end of the first period, but that was the end of the scoring for both teams as the goalies held firm and prevented any further goals. Charlottetown managed to win Game 3 2-1 and stay alive in the finals.

Game 4: OTT 2 @ CHA 3 Charlottetown had a strong start in Game 4, with Mario Boticki and Harold Roy scoring goals within the game's first four minutes. Rookie center Jacques Tremblay extended Charlottetown's lead with a goal late in the first period. However, Ottawa's Henry Lee managed to bring the score to 3-1 early in the second period. Later in the second period, the Knights' Doug Fournier scored a powerplay goal, reducing the Monarchs' lead to only one goal. Despite the close call, both teams' goalies held firm, and no further goals were scored, resulting in a tied series and an ultimate Game 5 for the Sound Cup Finals.  

Game 5: CHA 4 @ OTT 2 During the final game of the Sound Cup Finals, the Knights' Henry Lee scored the first goal about 6 minutes into the 1st period. The Monarchs would tie the game thanks to Maurice Lapointe's goal early in the second period. Kain Marshall and Stéphane Archambault scored two more goals for the Monarchs, bringing their lead to 3-1 later in the second period. Joe Djogo scored a goal for Ottawa in the late 3rd period, reducing the deficit to 3-2. However, Denzel Mitchell scored an empty-netter for the Monarchs with less than a minute left, sealing their victory and clinching their first Sound Cup.



1947 Sound Cup Champions: Charlottetown Monarchs (1)



Up next: 1947 ECHO Awards
 

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1947 ECHO Offseason

Design Changes
Quebec Reds

The Reds have revealed their new logo, featuring a red Q with a white fleur-de-lis on top of it. The rationale behind the updated design is to promote unity between the French and English communities in the city by incorporating the French symbol, the Fleur-de-lis, for a team with an English name.



On both sets, the Reds have replaced the diagonal text with their new logo (which is colour swapped on the home set) and widened the hem stripe and also changed the number font.





C&C is appreciated, as always.