1955-56 Calgary Stampeders Roster
Western Hockey League (WHL)
Team Record: 40-30 - 80 points
in the WHL's Prairie Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Frank Currie (40-30)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
1955-56 Calgary Stampeders StatisticsTeam Record: 40-30 - 80 points
in the WHL's Prairie Division
Lost in 2nd Round
Coach: Frank Currie (40-30)
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Calgary Stampeders of the Western Hockey League ended the 1955-56 season with a record of 40 wins and 30 losses for 80 points in the WHL's Prairie Division.
The Stampeders paced the league with 292 goals. Calgary allowed 242 goals. Sid Finney scored 43 goals for the squad, while Gerry Couture and Steve Witiuk netted 30 or more, too. Gerry Couture contributed 50 assists. Ray Frederick earned 34 wins for the team and a team-best 3.36 goals against average, topping qualifying goaltenders.
Frank Currie coached the team. The 1955-56 Calgary Stampeders lost in the in 2nd Round of the playoffs.
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| Player | Pos. | Birth Date | Height | Weight | S/C | Hometown |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Barry | C | October 4, 1928 | 5'11" | 170 | L | Revere, MA USA |
| Gerry Couture | R | August 6, 1925 | 6'2" | 185 | R | Saskatoon, SK Canada |
| Leroy Crawford | L | November 24, 1934 | 5'10" | 175 | R | Calgary, ALTA Canada |
| Dave Duke | D | November 24, 1933 | 6'3" | 227 | R | Calgary, ALTA Canada |
| Sid Finney | C | May 1, 1929 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Bainbridge, Ireland |
| Emile Francis | G | September 13, 1926 | 5'6" | 145 | L | North Battleford, SK Canada |
| Ray Frederick | G | July 31, 1929 | 6'0" | 154 | L | Fort Frances, ON Canada |
| Mike Gilday | C | |||||
| Fred Hucul | D | December 4, 1931 | 5'10" | 170 | L | Tubrose, SK Canada |
| Sandy Hucul | D | December 5, 1933 | 6'0" | 190 | R | Eston, SK Canada |
| Gus Kyle | D | September 11, 1923 | 6'1" | 202 | L | Dysart, SK Canada |
| Jim McFadden | C | April 15, 1920 | 5'7" | 178 | L | Belfast, Ireland |
| John McKenzie | R | December 12, 1937 | 5'9" | 175 | R | High River, AB Canada |
| Don McLeod | D | August 19, 1932 | 5'10" | 160 | L | Port Arthur, ON |
| Art Michaluk | D | May 4, 1923 | 6'0" | 180 | R | Canmore, AB Canada |
| Barrie Ross | L | January 22, 1936 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Swift Current, SASK Canada |
| Fred Sasakamoose | C | December 25, 1933 | 5'8" | 165 | R | Debden, SK Canada |
| Archie Scott | D | June 12, 1927 | 5'9" | 175 | R | Rossland, BC Canada |
| Bill Shvetz | G | August 27, 1930 | 5'10" | 190 | Hardiville, ALTA Canada | |
| Doug Stevenson | G | April 6, 1924 | 5'8" | 170 | L | Regina, SK Canada |
| Henry Syverson | D | August 1, 1934 | 5'10" | 175 | L | Medicine Hat, ALTA |
| Walt Trentini | R | November 6, 1932 | 5'11" | 160 | L | Lethbridge, ALTA Canada |
| Steve Witiuk | R | January 8, 1929 | 5'7" | 165 | R | Winnipeg, MB Canada |
