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November 12, 2012
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KERRY FRASER
We proved last lockout we could raise officiating standards. We must do it again for safety’s sake “FOLLOWING THE 2004-05 season-long lockout, major rule changes were implemented with an emphasis on curbing previously allowed restraining tactics, creating a faster, more exciting game where player skills were highlighted and rewarded. Before ’04-05, several previous attempts to remove obstruction failed. Success was only achieved through a buy-in from all factions of the game (team management, players and officials) who demonstrated firm resolve to stay the course through the learning curve and beyond. Some players couldn’t compete in the ‘New NHL’ and were flushed from the game. Fans enjoyed a very fast, more exciting product. Players and on-ice officials deserved an A+ for affecting and enforcing this historic change to the game. However, new problems…
CROSSWORD
GUESS Who “I was born on Oct. 5, 1965, the same day as fellow Quebec League alum Mario Lemieux.”“I’m the only player in NHL history to win three Conn Smythe Trophies as playoff MVP.”“I earned the nickname ‘St. Patrick’ in 1986, after winning the first of my three Stanley Cup titles.” SEPARATED AT Birth Steve Tambellini Played supporting role as NHLer. Landed young stars Taylor Hall, ‘The Nuge’ and Nail Yakupov as Oilers GM Chris Cooper Great supporting actor has landed roles with stars like George Clooney, Kevin Spacey and Mel Gibson. Email your suggestions to sab@thehockeynews.com WHO AM I: PATRICK ROY ANSWERS AVAILABLE IN THE NEXT ISSUE AND AT THN.com/xword ACROSS 1 Trophy won by Henrik Lundqvist in 2012 4 ___ Ftorek coached the Kings and Devils 9 Hobbling 10 The NHL playoffs begin this month 11 Shares accommodation with, ___ with 12 He’s GM in Tampa 13…
Bettering Adversity
It’s an understatement to say that, over its 20 years, the Central League has endured its fair share of changes. Since the CHL was founded in 1992, more than 30 franchises have come and gone, with only two original teams, the Tulsa Oilers and the Wichita Thunder, still in operation. The league has expanded and contracted multiple times and it has seen mergers with the now-defunct Western Professional League and the International League. But two things have always stayed the same despite constant upheaval: the CHL’s dedication to putting a quality product on the ice for its fans and its devotion to keeping the league going strong. “Being in the CHL is a perfect fit for our organization and for our fans,” said Tulsa president-owner Jeff Lund. “Over the years, we’ve…
BOB STELLICK
When the CBA dust settles, the league and players must team up to win back fans’ respect “ONE COULD ARGUE the current NHL labor situation is partially a byproduct of the skills and expertise of the marketers and salespeople at the league and team levels. If this group hadn’t been so proficient in growing hockey-related revenue, there wouldn’t have been the same commensurate growth in salaries and the league and its players would have a smaller financial pie to squabble over. When the dust settles and everyone gets back to work, how does the league rebuild trust with fans and sponsors? Will it be different this time around? Do fans believe the vitriol from either side or have they started to tune out the NHL? As the president of a Toronto-based sports marketing…
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