The Icelandic Canadian - 01.12.2002, Page 14

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THE ICELANDIC CANADIAN
Vol. 57 #3
A Fight Against Odds - It happened
when the Falcons were pressing strenuous-
ly in front of the Regina goal. Several play-
ers of each team suddenly sprawled on the
ice in one big pile. When the bell rang and
the referee extricated the various players,
Art Somers emerged from under the heap
and had to be assisted from the ice with a
severely wrenched ankle. Art, who had
started the season as a second substitute,
had developed rapidly towards the end of
the season and with this valuable reserve
power missing from the line-up the Club
appeared to be under a severe handicap for
their series with the highly-touted Eastern
teams.
But the boys were not dismayed! The
Falcon spirit had still to be reckoned with!
They played and defeated Fort William
quite handily without the services of
Somers, and went on to Toronto.
Never did an injured limb receive more
attention and nursing! On the eastward
journey, trainers and officials availed them-
selves of every opportunity to reduce the
swollen condition of Art’s injured ankle,
for his value as a centre man was nearly
equal to that of Wally Fridfinnson who was
then turning in a mighty good performance
in the centre ice area for the Juniors.
Howie Morenz was the centre ice man
for the Stratford Junior Eastern
Champions. With this “speed-merchant”
leading the opposition, what were the
Falcons chances of victory?
The True Will to Win! - Vividly are
recollected the moments in Toronto before
that first game. The lads were silent - and

Here they are! The Falcon Junior* of 1820 21, Dominion Champions and one of the smartest
squads ever gathered In junior ranks. Top row, from left to right they are: Dave Patrick.
Sammy McCallum, '‘Scotty" Comfort, Harry Neil, W. McPherson, Frank Woodall, Wally Frld
finnson, Harold McMunn, Art Somers, J. Austman (Trainer), Connie Neil (Coach and Manager),
Fred Thordarson (Secretary-Treasurer) and the late T. Swainson (Trainer).