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January 24, 1986

January 24, 1986

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

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Pichette Doesn’t Recall His Frightful Fall

EAST RUTHERFORD—He has been through hard times in Quebec and St. Louis but last season Dave Pichette seemed to find a home in New Jersey. He was the Devils’ trigger man on the power play and despite some defensive shortcomings, Pichette was one reason for the team’s vast improvement under rookie coach Doug Carpenter. Both Carpenter and Pichette had high hopes this season: Perhaps 20 to 25 goals from the 24-year-old veteran and a spot in the playoffs for the Devils. Both targets were within reach. “He made our power play tick last year. No doubt about it,” said Carpenter. “If he goes, our power play will go. It starts with the point man and last year Dave was our best point man. Nobody else has really surfaced to show me anything.” But Pichette…

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Howe’s A Big Plus For Flyers

Bothered by a bad shoulder, Philadelphia Flyers’ defenseman Mark Howe was a late scratch from the All-Star Game in Calgary last season. This season, it’s going to take more than a bad shoulder, or even two bad shoulders to keep Howe away from the game. The reason is simple: The 1986 All-Star Game will be played next month in Hartford. And Mark Howe has a lot to prove to the people of Hartford. “I really want to make the team this year,” said Howe, revealing a rare glimpse of the competitive spirit he usually manages to keep well hidden. “I especially want to go, because it’s in Hartford.” With the remark, he offers only a little smile. He’s not about to make a big issue out of it, but he leaves no doubt that…

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Louisville—‘A New Blade Breakthrough

FIBRE-SHIELD”—A Blade Breakthrough. For 1986, Louisville Hockey is introducing a revolutionary new blade construction which testing has proven to be stiffer, more durabl—yet lighter in weight than normal fib-reglas. This new “FIBRE-SHIELD” blade consists of Kevlar fibres throughout the shooting side for increased strength and durability. The reverse side will be loaded with graphite strands which has proven to increase overall stiffness in the blade. In addition, a solid Kevlar “Wear-Bar” has been inserted along the entire sole of this blade for increased protection along the ice surface. This Kevlar/Graphite “FIBRE-SHIELD” blade is sure to add life to the blade and improve the overall playability the advanced player desires The “FIBRE-SHIELD” will be introduced on the new MAGNUM forward stick, T2130 and TXPL custom team sticks, as well as a G125 goal stick. The MAGNUM…

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BOSTON—Grog Johnston. RW. recalled from Moncton of AHL. Nevin Markwart, RW, and Ken Linseman, C, back from injury list INJURED—Charlie Simmer. LW. eye injury, Louis Steigher. RW, ranjured grom. Frank Simonetti. D. shoulder surgery. Sleigher out on day-to-day basis. Simmer 3 weeks. Simonetti one more month. BUFFALO—Joe Reekie. D. recalled from Rochester of AHL. Pat Hughes. RW. Adam Creighton. C. Don Lever, RW. and Gates Orlando. C, assigned to Rochester. Bob Halkidis. D. Lindy Ruff, LW. and Gilbert Perreault, C, returned from injury fist. INJURED—Dave Fenyves, D, concussion. Bill Hajt, D, groin injury. Chris Langevin. LW. knee injury. Fenyves and Hajt out on day-to-day basis. Langevin in definitely. CALGARY—Mike Vernon. G. Neil Sheehy. D, Gino Cavallim, LW. and Mark Lamb, C. recalled from Mtincton of AHL. Ed Beers. RW. back from injury…