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March 21, 2011

March 21, 2011

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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LAST MINUTE OF PLAY

CROSSWORD By Larry Humber ANSWERS AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT ISSUE AND AT THN.com/xword ACROSS 1 Marco Sturm’s homeland 4 Hockey is a game of ___ and bruises 7 Former Flame ___ Beers 8 Cory ___ is coach in Ottawa 10 ‘Heals’ is now a hockey analyst 12 Trophy won four times by Bob Gainey 13 Wendel Clark attended ___ Dame College 14 A goalie who is hard to beat ___ opponents 18 Dynamic 19 Jonathan Chee___ 20 A New York team 21 An assistant coach is likely to wear one DOWN 1 Randy ___ won five Cups with Edmonton 2 He was the first Norris Trophy winner 3 Stephane ___ finished last season in Colorado 4 Defensemen 5 Pittsburgh’s ___ Cooke 6 Where Dany Heatley plays 9 Underestimates 11 Sutures 12 Rob ___ is a King, pictured 15 Ottawa’s Zack ___ 16 Isles coach ___ Gordon 17 The Habs play at the ___ Centre LAST WEEK’S CROSSWORD SOLUTION ACROSS 1.…

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FW11

Here are the top five ranked American League players in Future Watch 2011. A panel of 18 scouting executives ranked the top 75 NHL-affiliated prospects in hockey for our annual edition, which is available on newsstands March 14. The Future Watch ranking in based on long-term NHL upside. Included is their overall rank, team, NHL affiliation and this season’s statistics. 8. JACOB MARKSTROM, G, Rochester (Fla) 16-20-1, 2.98, .907 9. MIKKEL BOEDKER, LW, San Antonio (Phx) 36-12-22-34-8 13. NAZEM KADRI, C, Tor. Marlies (Tor) 34-13-20-33-54 16. CODY HODGSON, C, Manitoba (Van) 34-12-6-18-10 17. BRENDAN SMITH, D, Grand Rapids (Det) 46-9-16-25-77…

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Punch In The Arm

Clitsome has been overlooked at just about every level of hockey he’s played. So getting parked in the Blue Jackets’ minor league system was nothing new for the 25-year-old defenseman. “I’ve always been told I was too much of this or not enough of that,” Clitsome said. “It motivated me probably more than anything else. But it also taught me that the only way you can change people’s minds is by proving them wrong with your play.” That can take a while. When Clitsome was recalled to Columbus Jan. 9, the Blue Jackets were 20-19-3, getting lost in the Western standings and getting nothing from their power play. Clitsome, with direct play and a willingness to shoot, sparked a 9-4-3 run that had the Jackets back in the race. He had five goals and…

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Bright Lights To Big Sun

Moving from the spotlight of the New York Rangers and the rabid fans and hordes of media at Madison Square to the Arizona desert, where hockey takes a back seat to other sports, is tantamount to culture shock. But Michael Roszival, who joined the Coyotes in a January trade for Wojtek Wolski, is handling the adjustment well. The 32-year-old defenseman, who worked his way back from a lower-body injury sustained while playing for the Rangers, said it hasn’t been difficult leaving the glare of the big city behind. “You have to do your job, you’re a professional, you’ve got to be ready for anything,” he said. “Whatever you play, whatever the situation is, you just have to make sure you are focused, prepared for every single game.” Rozsival admits it might be…