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December 27, 2005
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Vancouver hosts world
The Vancouver Canucks may be heading out of town on a four-game road trip shortly after Christmas, but nobody in British Columbia will be starved for high-level hockey over the holidays. Here’s an everything-you-need-to-know primer on the 2006 World Junior Championship. The 30th annual tournament is open to players under 20 as of Jan. 1, 2006. The WJC began in Czechoslovakia in 1977 with Sergei Makarov and Viacheslav Fetisov leading the Soviet Union to the gold medal. (An earlier version of the tourney was launched in 1973, but it didn’t become sanctioned by the International Ice Hockey Federation until 1977.) Over the years, the WJC has gained a huge following in top hockey nations. After first sending club teams to represent the country, the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association introduced its program of excellence…
Last Minute of Play
2 MINUTES IN THE BOX Chris Higgins Montreal Canadiens Pos C Age 22 Birthplace Smithtown, N.Y. START THE CLOCK… What’s your favorite movie? “The Big Lebowski.” How about the worst movie you’ve seen? “Chronicles of Riddick. I’m not a guy who turns off movies, but…” What are three things you can’t live without? “Family, friends, and a couple of drinks for everybody.” Worst travel experience? “In the AHL, bussing from Hamilton to Milwaukee in the snow. It was a 14-hour trip and I forgot my DVD player, so I had to watch the videos the team brought. They weren’t exactly up to par.” Who was your hockey idol growing up? “Even though I’m a forward, it was Patrick Roy. I was a goalie when I played street hockey growing up.” What game show could you win? “The Price is Right. I’ve been doing a lot of grocery…
Brotherly glove
It was far from Jonathan Bernier’s best performance, but it spoke volumes of him. The Lewiston Maineiacs goalie allowed five goals in the opening 5:27 of the second period. He recovered to stop all 25 shots after that and his team rallied from 5-0 for a 6-5 win over Moncton Nov. 11. “I never considered pulling him,” said coach Clement Jodoin. “He’s only 17, but he has mental toughness to go along with his talent. He’s able to battle through. “Bernier is one of the best goalies in the league and he’s always working hard to get better. We’re not a dominant team so we depend on him to keep us in games.” Bernier is the top QMJHL goalie in the Central Scouting Service preliminary rankings for the 2006 NHL draft. International Scouting Services…
Career in limbo
Detroit defenseman Jiri Fischer, speaking for the first time since going into cardiac arrest in a Nov. 21 game, hopes to play again. “This is what I know, this is what I’ve worked for my entire life; I don’t want it to be taken away,” said a teary-eyed Fischer during a news conference at Joe Louis Arena. “It obviously comes down to (if) someone will let you play in the NHL after something like this happens.” Team doctor Tony Colucci said it’s doubtful the cause of Fischer’s ailment will ever be determined. CENTRAL DIVISION CHICAGO In a five-round shootout win in Atlanta Dec. 11, coach Trent Yawney never called on forwards Tyler Arnason, Mark Bell or Kyle Calder, his top three scorers. Yawney used defenseman Jaroslav Spacek third and fourth line winger…
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