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March 7, 1986
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THE SUPERSTAR BRYAN TROTTIER
Hall of Famer Bill Chadwick once described the New York Islanders’ Bryan Trottier as the greatest player he has ever seen. Others have called the 29-year-old center the heart and soul of the four-time Stanley Cup champions and still others have been captivated by the maverick side of his personality His decision to “jump” from a position on Team Canada to Team USA prior to the 1984 Canada Cup disturbed thousands of Canadians and, according to Bryan, even bothered his wife. Nickie. “I’m vocal when I think my opinion will accomplish something advantageous,” he says. “Some people aren’t always going to agree with it but it’s my opinion and I’m entitled to it.” No doubt “some people” will disagree with Trottier’s moves as president of the NHL Players Association since the NHLPA will…
Evans Gets More Than Mad, He Gets Even
HARTFORD—Jack Evans followed the advice of English rock group Tears For Fears like never before. The Hartford Whalers’ coach, frustrated by his team’s 0-9-1 slump and stung by media criticism, decided to Shout. Shout. Let It All Out. And it worked. Without fielding so much as one question, Evans bitterly denounced the Hartford media, reopened old sores and challenged the effectiveness of hockey’s “new” methods at the Whalers’ monthly press conference. The expletive-deleted tirade was easily Evans’ longest speech in three seasons with the Whalers, and basically came out of the blue. After general manager Emile Francis calmly had fielded a variety of questions, including several on Evans, the man called “Tex” walked through the door, guns drawn and eyes blazin’. For whatever reason, he had decided that he no longer would hide behind tight lips…
Coffey Makes Break For Orr’s Goal Record
EDMONTON—Paul Coffey’s been spreading the news in the rather expedient form of wildfire. Which is to say there are two or three impressive National Hockey League records that could well tumble at the fleet feet of the Edmonton Oilers’ defenseman over the ensuing weeks. The standard Coffey appears to have his sights fixed upon is Bobby Orr’s 11 - year-old record for most goals by a defenseman in a single season. Orr popped 46 with the Boston Bruins in 1974-75. After 61 games, Coffey had collected 36. Nineteen games remained. The most impressive part, however, was the binge the 24-year-old Toronto-native was riding. He had collected seven goals over four games, and 13 in 11. Orr has said publicly that Coffey’s a shoo-in to break his record. Coffey counters that perhaps folks shouldn’t be too…
MICRON JUNIOR PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
ONTARIO LEAGUE The Philadelphia Flyers are awaiting the day Greg Smyth makes it to NHL because of his size and offensive skills. The 6-foot-3, 217-pound defenseman of the London Knights, who was drafted by the Flyers in 1984, was chosen the OHL Player of the Week after collecting seven points in four games, increasing his season total to 48 points. The rugged 19-year-old Smyth is the OHL’s leading scorer among defensemen. WESTERN LEAGUE The Medicine Hat Tigers are in a dogfight with Prince Albert to become the Western League’s No. 1 team this season and much of the credit for their success is due rookie goaltender Mark Fitzpatrick. The Tigers 17-year-old netminder was selected the WHL Player of the Week for’winning three straight games and allowing only four goals, for a 1.37 GAA. The youngster’s record was…
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