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November 7, 1986
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Olympic Changes Will Have Minimal Impact
The International Ice Hockey Federation has opened the door to widespread participation by professionals in the 1988 Olympic Games but don’t expect a great impact on the programs of Canada and the United States. “I don’t think it makes a heckuva difference whether you make it wide open or put restrictions on it,” said Canadian national team coach-general manager Dave King. “I still think the key thing is availability versus eligibility. “I don’t think a lot of the players that you would like to get would be available.” The likelihood of, say, Mario Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky being lent to Canada or John Vanbies-brouck and Bob Carpenter to the U. S. is not high—nor feasible in the minds of most National Hockey League officials. “We can’t shut down our season for two or three…
It’s Time American Fans Got Their Due
Who is smarter when it comes to hockey, Canadians or Americans? Good question. I know it’s a good question because I’ve spent the better part of two years in search of an answer and, still, I don’t have anything definitive. This much I can tell you: Canadians think they know more about hockey because they seem to have invented the game, although even that is debatable. On the other hand, Americans are more scholarly about the game, judging from the number of hockey books they turn out. Canadians counter that it’s impossible for Americans to match their collective hockey IQ because of the Canucks’ greater exposure to ice and the game of shinny. They have a point there—until you consider the impact of Badger Bob Johnson, Herb Brooks, Neal Broten, Ted Sator and other…
The Best Of Times For Ciccarelli And Takko
BLOOMINGTON—Flip back the calendar exactly a year in the lives of Dino Ciccarelli and Kari Takko and there is no doubt that these are better times. Same time last year. Ciccarelli was spending the better part of two weeks at a Minneapolis hospital watching his nine-month-old daughter Jenna recover after being scalded in a household accident. He returned to the North Stars after missing four games, but his mind was a million miles away from his profession and Ciccarelli did not score his first goal until the season was five weeks and 18 games old. “I never ever want to go through again what I went through last year,” Ciccarelli said. Same time last year, Takko was adjusting to life in North America and life in the American League with the Stars’ Springfield, Mass.,…
Reddick Gives Jets Reliable Goaltending
WINNIPEG—After every start in goal, Pokey Reddick is obliged to pick up the phone and call his folks in Toronto…to tell them he’s okay. “My parents want me to tell them that I’m not hurt,” he said. They still can’t believe it…that their son is playing in the National Hockey League.” Reddick, 22, has won the trust of his coaches, the support of his teammates and the hearts of a growing number of fans. “Every game he plays he’s getting more confidence,” said Laurie Bosch-man. “That’s a boost for him and the hockey club.” In one month, he has become a principal reason why the Jets believe they have the athletes and the chemistry to be a winning club in the Smythe Division. “He’s been a find for us,” said Dan Maloney, the Jets’ coach.…
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