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April 1, 1983
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Trade To Oilers Suits Lindstrom
EDMONTON—Approaching 32 years of age and with two more years to run on his contract, Bo Morgan Willy Lindstrom figured to conclude his North American hockey career in Winnipeg, which, after all, is where it began eight years ago. But… If a change of employment venue was necessary, well, you don’t hear the veteran Swede complaining. “I didn’t think I’d be moving,” the newest member of the Edmonton Oilers said shortly after the 11th-hour deal was consummated to acquire his National Hockey League services March 8. “But I’m happy, I really am. It would be different if you were going to a worse team, but if you’re going to one that’s better, that can really pick you up.” Lindstrom, who performed on three Avco Cup winning teams in Winnipeg in the World Hockey Association,…
Checkers Open Up Lead With Two Home-Ice Wins Over Flames
INDIANAPOLIS—It was a crucial & series with first place on the line and the Indianapolis Checkers recorded a victory and a tie at home against the challenging Colorado Flames. The three points stretched the Checkers’ first-place margin to four points over the Flames. The 7-2 win was the seventh straight home triumph for Fred Creighton’s men. After blowing leads on three occasions, the Checkers rallied to a 5-5 overtime tie the next day. With six of their last 10 games on home ice, the Checkers had 84 points, Colorado 80. Birmingham 76, Salt Lake 72. Tulsa 53. and Wichita 47. The Checkers had a 5-0 lead in the first game against Colorado before the games’ Charles Bourgeois spoiled Rob Holland’s bid for a fourth shutout at 6:37 of the final period. Lome Stamler…
Alpines Fighting For Playoff Spot
MONCTON—In rather dramatic fashion, the Moncton Alpines are beating the odds and now have a legitimate shot at earning a berth in the Calder Cup playoffs. A month ago, on Feb. 20 to be precise, the Alpines appeared on the verge of joining the group of five also-rans who will not make the playoffs in the 13-team league. Moncton was just seven points out of last place in the division and, with a 21-33-5 record, trailed the fourth-place Adirondack Red Wings by 13 points in the race for the final playoff position. Suddenly, things started to change. While the Wings continued with up and down performances and posted a 4-6-1 record, the Alpines caught fire and rolled up a dazzling 9-1-1 record. With two weeks left in the season, the Alpines, who…
Soviet Elders Finnish Out Their Careers
Media attention during the recent series between NHL clubs and the Soviet Union national team focused on the possibility of Soviet stars playing in the NHL. Vladislav Tretiak, the USSR’s sensational goalie, expressed interest in playing for the Montreal Canadiens some time after the 1984 Olympics. And two veteran forwards from the Soviet Union—Sergei Kapustin and Viktor Zhluktov—were selected in last year’s NHL draft by the New York Rangers and Minnesota North Stars, respectively. Although the NHL is now full of products of the Czechoslovakian, Swedish and Finnish national teams, no Soviet player has ever been given Sports Committee approval to play in North America. The USSR, however, has approved transfers for Soviet players to play in other countries. Aleksandr Yakushev, 36, the huge left winger who starred in the historic Team…
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