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November 15, 2010

November 15, 2010

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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PLUS MINUS

+PLUS FLASH FORWARD Teemu Selanne racks up goal No. 611 to pass the legendary Bobby Hull for 15th on the all-time list. Next up is former teammate Joe Sakic at 625. –MINUS BAD BEHAVIOR Rick Rypien gets six games for grabbing a Minnesota Wild fan, adding to the early rash of suspensions for a variety of indiscretions. +PLUS RED RUN HITS NEW HIGH Red Berenson, in his 27th season as coach at Michigan, wins his 700th game, becoming just the sixth NCAA coach to hit that plateau. No D-I bench boss reached the mark faster. –MINUS SAGGING ATTENDANCE The sea of empty seats is growing in places like Atlanta, Dallas, Columbus and Phoenix.…

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Triplet Time

The mere fact the Nanaimo Clippers of the British Columbia (Jr. A) League employ a set of triplets on their roster is an interesting footnote, but when all three brothers scored in one game, history books were consulted. The 17-year-old Fitzgerald brothers – Myles, Leo and Gerry – all tallied for the Clippers in a 10-2 drubbing of the Prince George Spruce Kings Oct. 8. Myles got the ball rolling midway through the first period on an admittedly fluky wrist shot that somehow found its way through the five-hole. One minute later, it was Leo’s turn, this time on a penalty shot. “It really put an exclamation mark on his skill,” said Nanaimo coach Bill Bestwick. “He turned the goalie inside out. He didn’t disappoint in the spotlight.” When Gerry tallied midway through…

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Home Away From Home

It’s looking like a long season for the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, but at least fans of the Ontario League team have a couple reasons to cheer. The rebuilding Hounds are flush with youth and while that sometimes means short-term pain on the scoreboard, it also means reaping the benefits of that harvest in the future. Center Daniel Catenacci, ranked 24th overall by International Scouting Services for the 2011 draft, and defenseman Gianluca Curcuruto, eligible in 2012, lead the charge. And as a happy coincidence, both players boast Italian heritage. For Sault Ste. Marie, which features a prominent Italian community and can take credit for raising Hall of Famers Phil and Tony Esposito, it’s a match made in heaven. “Every time we draft Italian players, they love them and remember them for…

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Creating a Sparkling Constellation

They aren’t getting measured for Stanley Cup rings yet, but there is a quiet confidence building within the Dallas Stars organization. When the Stars opened the season with four consecutive wins, it took the focus off the organization’s very public financial woes and also hushed, at least temporarily, the many critics who felt Dallas would continue to spiral in the Western Conference standings. The Stars finished 20th last season and have missed the playoffs the past two years. To be fair to those who counted the Stars among the teams that will miss the playoffs, there really wasn’t much about this team to suggest otherwise. And yet, through eight games, Dallas was 5-4-0. Not bad for a team many experts selected to finish near the bottom. “I actually came in quite confident about…