things turned around dramatically during the 1963–64 season when the hornets won 40 games, which was more than the previous two seasons combined under the harris ownership. goaltender roger crozier won the dudley "red" garrett memorial award for being the ahl's rookie of the year. crozier also won the harry "hap" holmes memorial award for being the best goalkeeper in the ahl. it was the eighth time in the 23-year history of the team that a hornets' goalie won the award.