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October 26, 2009
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NEW COMMISH NEW IDEAS
In the early 1980s, Dennis Hextall turned down chances to coach in the NHL, choosing a life away from pro hockey. But that’s changed now, as Hextall is the IHL’s new commissioner – at the ripe age of 66. “I think I’m a young 66,” said Hextall, who played 681 NHL games “This job will be a challenge, but a lot of fun.“ He aims to be accessible, ensure the league runs smoothly and to make it more of a developmental circuit. “Some kids are late developers,” Hextall said. “I didn’t get to an NHL camp until I was 23. Today, people say, ‘If you’re not there by 23, you’re out of it.’ I disagree.”…
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
THREE SEASONS INTO his four-year career at Colorado College, winger Marty Sertich had 132 points and the 2005 Hobey Baker Award. Three seasons into his four-year career at North Dakota, winger Ryan Duncan had 133 points and the 2007 Hobey Baker Award. So what are we to make of Ryan Lasch, with 134 career points heading into his senior year at St. Cloud State? Lasch, from Lake Forest, Calif., was one of 10 finalists for the Hobey in 2008 when he led the WCHA in scoring and the Huskies qualified for the NCAA tournament for a second straight season. But not only did his personal statistics tail off in 2008-09 – from 53 points to 42, from 25 goals to 18 – St. Cloud failed to advance beyond the opening round of the league…
THERE’S A NEW CHIEF IN TOWN
Kyle Beach, Dustin Donaghy and Ryan Letts are unlikely allies. As an Everett Silvertip, Beach, a pre-eminent agitator and power forward, routinely warred with Letts and Donaghy during games against the Spokane Chiefs. But now that Beach is a Chief, all is forgiven. “The only guys I ever went at it with were Donaghy and Lettsy, and the three of us are pretty much best friends,” said Beach, 19. “They’ve been great. They’ve made it a lot easier on me going through this.” Beach spent two-and-a-half seasons with Everett before being dealt to the Lethbridge Hurricanes in January. Lethbridge shipped Beach, a 2008 Chicago first-rounder, to Spokane, where he quickly endeared himself to the home fans, scoring twice in the opener.…
Boston
WHO’S THAT GUY? He may not be the star defenseman some anticipated when he was drafted 13th overall by Calgary in 1996, but Derek Morris is in a position to make an important contribution after signing a one-year, $3-million contract with the Bruins in late July. Morris is expected to be able to retrieve and move pucks more quickly and efficiently than predecessor Aaron Ward, and therefore make an ideal partner for captain Zdeno Chara. Additionally, there’s Morris’s hunger: Having played only 14 playoff games in his 12-year NHL career, the 31-year-old is motivated to be with a Stanley Cup contender. Morris’ skills landed him on Boston’s top power play unit to start the season.…
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