1971-72 Cincinnati Swords Roster
American Hockey League (AHL)
Team Record: 30-28-18 - 78 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Joe Crozier (0-0)
Coach: Floyd Smith (0-0)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
1971-72 Cincinnati Swords StatisticsTeam Record: 30-28-18 - 78 points
in the AHL's Western Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Joe Crozier (0-0)
Coach: Floyd Smith (0-0)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
The Cincinnati Swords of the American Hockey League ended the 1971-72 season with a record of 30 wins and 28 losses and 18 ties for 78 points in the AHL's Western Division.
The Swords scored 252 goals and conceded 258. Butch Deadmarsh netted 34 goals for Cincinnati, and Paul Andrea contributed 58 assists. Rocky Farr topped the squad with 20 wins and a team-best 3.06 goals against average, pacing goaltenders with enough qualifying appearances.
Joe Crozier and Floyd Smith coached the team. The 1971-72 Cincinnati Swords lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Andrea | R | July 31, 1941 | 5'10" | 174 | L | North Sydney, NS Canada |
| Terry Ball | D | November 29, 1944 | 5'9" | 160 | R | Selkirk, MB Canada |
| Don Brennan | D | April 13, 1951 | 5'10" | 185 | Vermillion, ALTA Canada | |
| Gary Bromley | G | January 19, 1950 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Steve Cuddie | D | June 18, 1950 | 5'10" | 190 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Butch Deadmarsh | L | April 5, 1950 | 5'11" | 186 | L | Trail, BC Canada |
| Rick Dudley | L | January 31, 1949 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Chris Evans | D | September 14, 1946 | 5'9" | 180 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Rocky Farr | G | April 7, 1947 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Reggie Fleming | L | April 21, 1936 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Montreal, QC Canada |
| John Gould | L | April 11, 1949 | 5'11" | 197 | L | Beeton, ON Canada |
| Hugh Harris | L | June 7, 1948 | 6'1" | 195 | L | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Mike Keeler | D | May 21, 1950 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Murray Kuntz | L | December 19, 1945 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
| Francois Lacombe | D | February 24, 1948 | 5'10" | 185 | L | Lachine, QC Canada |
| Ray McKay | D | August 22, 1946 | 6'4" | 183 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Tom Miller | C | March 31, 1947 | 6'0" | 187 | L | Kitchener, ON Canada |
| Cleland Mortson | R | March 29, 1934 | 5'10" | 165 | R | Arnfield, QC Canada |
| Ken Murray | D | January 22, 1948 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Toronto, ON Canada |
| Hap Myers | D | July 28, 1947 | 5'11" | 195 | L | Edmonton, AB Canada |
| Jim Nichols | D | March 3, 1948 | 6'1" | 190 | L | Garthland, SASK Canada |
| Tracy Pratt | D | March 8, 1943 | 6'2" | 195 | L | New York, NY USA |
| Craig Ramsay | L | March 17, 1951 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Weston, ON Canada |
| Jake Rathwell | R | August 12, 1947 | 6'0" | 190 | L | Temiscaming, QC Canada |
| Ray Reeson | G | June 19, 1945 | 6'1" | 170 | L | Oshawa, ONT Canada |
| Bob Richer | C | March 5, 1951 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Cowensville, QC Canada |
| Joe Robertson | C | March 10, 1948 | 5'11" | 190 | L | Windsor, NS Canada |
| Mike Robitaille | D | February 12, 1948 | 5'11" | 195 | R | Midland, ON Canada |
| Doug Rombough | C | July 8, 1950 | 6'3" | 215 | L | Fergus, ON Canada |
| Jack Taggart | D | February 3, 1950 | 6'0" | 174 | Calgary, AB Canada | |
| Randy Wyrozub | C | April 8, 1950 | 5'11" | 180 | L | Lacombe, AB Canada |
| Rod Zaine | C | May 18, 1946 | 5'10" | 180 | L | Ottawa, ON Canada |
