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May 2, 1986

May 2, 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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THE HOCKEY NEWS CLASSIFIED

PUBLICATONS WHA PROGRAMS 340 different from 1972 to 79. Every club. Send SASE ($1.00 stamps) for list. Package deal 5 different for $20.00. Houston Sports,11140 West Heimer,Suite 352,Houston, TX, 77042 NHL 1985/86 Official Guide and Record Book $14.95 plus $2.00 postage and handling. Cheque or money order to: Citizen Internatonal, 430-21-10405 Jasper Ave., Edmonton, AB, T5J 3S2. 2ND ANNUAL NHL Draft Notebook rating over 400 eligible players with final stats. For price info: Send SASE to: Rich Kronish, P.O. Box 2183, New York, NY, 10009. WANT TO PURCHASE Ontario Hockey League yearbooks from 1975-1976, 19761977. Write for information to: Brian Hoffman, 104 Greendale Cres., Kitchener, ON, N2A 2R6. MEDIA GUIDE SALE 1985-86 all NHL teams (a) $5.25 each, 75-76 WHA league guide $7.50,74-75 and 75-76 Cleveland Crusaders guides $7.50 each. 1938-39 Beehive’s Who Who in NHL - $50.00.…

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MINOR HOCKEY SHOWCASE AWARDS

One of the minor hockey players pictured on this page or one of the many more who submitted an entry to the JOFA Minor Hockey Showcase this past season will be chosen as THN-JOFA Minor Hockey Player of the Year for 1985-86. The winner, representing youth hockey across North America, will receive an all expense paid trip to attend the third annual THN Awards Luncheon, June 26 in Toronto. Plus, the lucky winner, chosen in a draw from all Showcase entries, will receive a complete line of JOFA hockey equipment, a photo-engraved plaque and a $500 donation to the charity of his or her choice. Both JOFA and THN would like to thank all those who submitted entries, making the Showcase program a resounding success. JOFA is proud to be associated with and be…

NHL

Demers Positively Positive Coach

ST. LOUIS—A hot goalie and a hot-tempered mistake helped cost the St. Louis Blues their home-ice advantage in the Norris Division finals. Toronto rookie goalie Ken Wregget stopped 37 shots for a 3-0 victory in Game Two that evened the series at 1-1. The Leafs ended a 13-game winless streak (0-11-2) at The Arena, including a 6-1 loss in Game One. They had not won in St. Louis since Feb. 17, 1983. Wregget outdueled Greg Millen, who played superbly. Millen surrendered the game winner to Peter Ihnacak in a scramble in front of the net at 9:14 of the second period. Borje Salming closed the scoring with an empty-netter with 1:13 to play. But the goal that killed the Blues was Tom Fergus’ power-play deflection just under five minutes into the third period. Blues’ defenseman Lee Norwood…