Ron Silver (ice hockey)
| Ron Silver | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born |
September 22, 1907 Brandon, MB, CAN | ||
| Died | July 30, 1993 (aged 85) | ||
| Weight | 180 lb (82 kg; 12 st 12 lb) | ||
| Position | Defence | ||
| Shot | Right | ||
| Played for | Saskatoon Quakers | ||
| National team |
 Canada | ||
| Playing career | 1930–1935 | ||
Ronald Frederick Silver (September 22, 1907 – July 30, 1993) was a Canadian ice hockey player.
Silver was a member of the Saskatoon Quakers who represented Canada at the 1934 World Ice Hockey Championships held in Milan, Italy where they won Gold.[1][2]
Milan, Italy hosts the World Championships.
First round (from 3 to 5 February 1934)
The first two of each group join Canada and the United States, automatically qualified for the second round.
Group A
Hungary - Great Britain 2-0 (0-0,1-0,1-0) Great Britain - Czechoslovakia 2-1 (0-1,1-0,1-0) Czechoslovakia - Hungary 1-0 (0-0,0-0,1-0) Rating: 1 Hungary 2 pts(1), 2 Czechoslovakia 2 pts (0) 3 Great Britain 2 pts (-1).
A goal by Karel Hromádka of Czechoslovakia, not only defeated Hungary but eliminated Great Britain in a 3-way tie. Hungary and Czechoslovakia advance to round 2.
Group B
Switzerland - Belgium 20-1 (6-0,8-0,6-1) France - Romania 4-1 (2-0,1-0,1-1) Romania - Belgium 3-2 (1-1,2-0,0-1) Switzerland - France 3-0 (2-0,0-0,1-0) Belgium - France 2-0 (1-0,1-0,0-0) Switzerland - Romania 7-2 (3-1,4-1,0-0)
Rating: 1 Switzerland 6 pts France 2 pts(-2), 3 Romania 2 pts (-7), 4 Belgium 2 pts (-18). The Swiss Cattini, Torriani Müller were the top scorers. Romania beat Belgium with 2 goals from Brina Polizo, which eliminates the Belgians despite their success against France.
Group C
Austria - Germany 2-1 (0-1,1-0,1-0) Italy - Germany 2-3 (2-0,0-2,0-1) Italy - Austria 1-0 (1-0,0-0,0-0) Rating: 1 Austria 2 pts, Germany and Italy 2 pts (0).
After a first defeat against Austria, the Germans seem almost eliminated when an erant pass by Erich Römer led to a second Italian goal by Gianni Scotti, but they came back to the score a goal by Gustav Jaenecke and gain victory. Italy catches up beating the Austrians on a goal by Ignazio Dionisi after only two minutes into the game, and three teams now tied. They all qualified for the semifinals, which will therefore be played in three groups of three, not two groups of four.
Second round (from 6 to 8 February 1934)
Group A
United States - Czechoslovakia 1-0 (0-0,1-0,0-0) Czechoslovakia - Austria 4-0 (0-0,1-0,3-0) United States - Austria 1-0 (1-0,0-0,0-0) Rating: 1 US 4, 2 Czechoslovakia 2, 3 Austria 0.
The United States qualified mainly by goals from Robert Nilon in the Czechoslovakia game and Frank Stubbs Austrian game. Austria is struggled as many of the players are older like Josef Göbl, renowned for his intelligent play but now lacks speed. Players like Csöngei, Nowak, and Hans Ertl should lead the group of younger players but seem to be more interested personally then team orientated.
Group B
Italy - Hungary 0-0 OT (0-0,0-0,0-0,0-0,0-0,0-0) Switzerland - Hungary 1-0 (0-0,0-0,1-0) Italy - Switzerland 0-3 (0-1,0-2,0-0) Rating: 1 Switzerland 4 2 Hungary 1 (-1), 3 Italy 1 (-3).
Author of the winning goal against the Hungarians and then scored twice against Italy, Bibi Torriani led Switzerland. The support of four thousand spectators is not enough for the Italy captain Roncarelli to get his team in the second round. Although it is very difficult to beat the phenomenal goalkeeper István Hircsák of Hungary, they are too limited offensively and is also eliminated.
Group C
Canada - France 9-0 (4-0,5-0,0-0) Canada - Germany 6-0 (0-0,3-0,3-0) Germany - France 4-0 (2-0,0-0,2-0) Rating: 1 Canada 4 2 Germany 2 France 3 0.
With big stars like Jim Dewey and AB Welsh and along with well-developed collective team, Canada dismisses their opponents mercilessly. It can rely on the very impressive templates Cliff Lake, Ron Silver and Elmer Piper, on the experience of Leslie Bird top of its 32 years, and his guardian Cooney Wood set a record by going 433 minutes without letting in a goal in there run for the Allan Cup.
A game is held between Germany and Czechoslovakia to determine who gets into the semifinals, to which Hungary is not involved Germany - Czechoslovakia 1-0 OT (0-0,0-0,0-0,1-0) Germany qualifies to the semifinals with a goal on rebound by Werner George. Czechoslovakia ranked fifth and sixth Hungary.
Games for seventh to twelfth place (9 to 11 February 1934)
Great Britain - Belgium 3-0 (0-0,2-0,1-0) [8 February] Austria - Great Britain 2-1 (0-1,0-0,2-0) Italy - Romania 3-0 (1-0,0-0,2-0) Austria - Romania 3-0 (0-0,0-0,3-0) Italy - Great Britain 1-4 (0-1,0-1,1-2) Great Britain - Romania 2-1 (2-0,0-1,0-0) Italy - Austria 2-2 ap (0-1,1-0,0-0,0-0,0-0,1-1) Rating: 7 Austria 8 Great Britain, 9 Italy 10 Romania. 11 Belgium and 12 France, withdrew from the consolation bracket.
Semifinals (Feb. 10, 1934)
Canada - Switzerland 2-1 OT (0-0,0-1,1-0,1-0) United States - Germany 3-0 (1-0,1-0,1-0)
The US team, made up of college players from Pennsylvania,Harvard and Boston. They were led by stars Clem Harnedy who has a good lateral movement, and Pete Bessone scored two goals and an assist against Germany. This led them to Championship game against Canada again. Switzerland scored on a goal by Putzi Müller, but Canada pulls it off on 2 goals from Albert (Ab) Welsh.
Bronze Medal Game and European Championship (11 February 1934)
Germany - Switzerland 2-1 OT (0-0,0-1,1-0,0-0,1-0)
In this match, which also determines the European Champion.Switzerland has the favor of the fans which leads to the first score in the second period. In the third period, the Germans are cooler, but do manage to realize their superiority. Their manager has already left for the locker room with the sticks when, five seconds from the end, a desperate long shot by Erich Römer goes in. Exhausted physically and morally, the Swiss bow in the second five-minute overtime, on a slapshot from Lang.
Gold Medal Game (11 February 1934)
Canada - United States 2-1 (0-1,1-0,1-0)
Canada wins the World Championship. It is represented by the Saskatoon Quakers, which are reinforced by Tom Dewar, a defender of Moose Jaw who held Canada in the game along with Cooney Wood making great saves in goal. Great goals by Cliff Lake and Jim Dewey with assists from Silver and Welsh lead to VICTORY.