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World Juniors 2017
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TURNING OVER A NEW LEAF
CANADA IS COMING off its worst World Junior Championship performance in nearly two decades after finishing sixth in Helsinki last year. True, the Canucks had to play the sizzling hosts in the quarterfinal, but had Canada not dropped two of four games in the round-robin, its first elimination match would have been against a more favorable opponent. Coaching and strategy under Dave Lowry were weaknesses, and in retrospect, it’s hard to explain why Travis Konecny and Anthony Beauvillier – both of whom made their respective NHL teams out of camp this year – had such minor roles on a team that could have used more spirit and jam, especially since both players can put up points, too. But the past is the past. This is Dominique Ducharme’s team now. The QMJHL…
LATVIA
WITH THE BENEFIT of hindsight, Martins Dzierkals can thank his big brothers. Dzierkals would often take on his two older siblings – one a defenseman, the other a goalie – while growing up in Latvia. The results were seldom favorable. “I remember when I was younger they didn’t help me at that moment,” he said. “I know they’ve helped me right now because they never let me win.” Dzierkals, 19, has emerged as a top offensive threat in his second season with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies. At 5-foot-11 and 173 pounds, Dzierkals paces the attack for the defending champs. As someone who loves having the puck on his stick, Dzierkals now tries to mimic NHL stars like Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. “He’s got some good skills, speed,” said Drummondville Voltigeurs coach Dominique…
WORTH THE WAIT
AT FIRST, ROGIE VACHON wasn’t sure if it was for real or if he was the victim of a prank. On the other end of the line was Lanny McDonald, chairman of the Hockey Hall of Fame, giving Vachon the news he’d long ago given up the thought of ever hearing. “Made what?” Vachon asked incredulously. After three decades of waiting, Vachon finally had the perfect closure for his career: he was officially a Hall of Famer. “A lot of people thought I was already in the Hall of Fame,” he said. “After a few years, then you say, ‘OK, forget about it. It’s not going to happen.’ Certain things in life you can’t control, and that was one of them.” Vachon was able to share the moment with his son Nicholas,…
WAITING GAME
NEXT IN LINE ALEXANDER MOGILNY One of just six players in NHL history to score 76 goals or more in a season. Topped 1,000 career points and, more importantly, was an elite talent. GONE TOO SOON PAUL KARIYA Kariya checks off the “dominant player” box. Three-time firstteam all-star. Averaged a point per game despite playing mainly in Dead Puck era. Career shortened by injury. IT WOULD’VE HAPPENED BY NOW DAVE ANDREYCHUK All-time leader in PP goals enjoyed his best years centered by Hall of Famers. Is that why the Hall never opens its doors to Andreychuk? ALL IN THE NUMBERS MARK RECCHI If we reward longevity and pure volume, Recchi is a shoo-in. He’s fourth all-time in games (1,652) and 12th in points (1,533), but never was in discussion for NHL’s best player. HALL OF VERY GOOD CURTIS JOSEPH…
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