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February 13, 2012
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Goaltender, Goal-scorer
There have been nine NHL goaltenders to score a goal, making it one of the rarest feats in sports. To hit an open net from 200 feet away, everything has to go just right – the opposition net has to be vacated in favor of an extra attacker, the goalie needs time to shoot, sublime accuracy and the temerity to tempt fate (and the gods of icing). Nick Vitucci was blessed with none of those circumstances when he scored his own goalie goal, but then again, Vitucci’s goal is unique: He is the only goaltender in a professional league to have scored on his counterpart. During a 1996 ECHL game between the Charlotte Checkers and Louisville RiverFrogs, the Checkers were hemmed in their own end when Vitucci cleared the puck down ice.…
ASK ADAM
Adam, will the Capitals make any trades before the deadline? If so, what will they do? Phil Poniatowski, Baltimore, Md. Phil, I think GM George McPhee will be active before Feb. 27. Washington is rallying after its early-season slump and much of the team will stay intact, but two pending free agents – streaky left winger Alex Semin (UFA) and injured defenseman Mike Green (RFA) – could be in the mix. McPhee has $45 million committed in cap room for next year, so his options for change could focus on them. Adam – I’ve long wondered: why does the goalie always lead his team onto the ice? Allison Phillips, Penticton, B.C. Hey Allison. There’s no rule compelling goalies to hit the ice first. It’s tradition and pure symbolism that a team’s last line of defense…
TOP10 AHL COACHING WINS
BUN COOK 636 FRANK MATHERS 610 JOHN PADDOCK 589 ROY SOMMER 497 TERRY REARDON 362 ROBBIE FTOREK 353 RANDY CUNNEYWORTH 350 BRUCE BOUDREAU 340 JOHN VAN BOXMEER 337 JOHNNY CRAWFORD 333…
CBA WATCH
215 DAYS UNTIL EXPIRATION THERE WILL BE a lot of focus on finances and player safety in the next round of NHL collective bargaining, but a lesser-discussed issue also is expected to emerge – namely, a potential re-education effort to help players more clearly comprehend the league’s rulebook. “Does anyone know what constitutes a charging penalty anymore?” a league source said. “There are players out there who have some difficulty understanding why a penalty is or isn’t called or why rules are interpreted the way they are by the on-ice officials. I think that’s something to pay attention to.” Indeed, rule interpretation has become not only a concern for NHLers, but also for referees. Kerry Fraser, who retired in 2010 after 37 years calling games, has been outspoken regarding the confusion among officials…
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