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May 15, 1987
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Referee Fraser’s Foul Up Harms League’s Credibility
NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE officiating, already battered and bruised by charges of incompetence and favoritism, took another tumble in game five of the Adams Division final. When referee Kerry Fraser disallowed a legitimate late goal by the Quebec Nordiques, one that could have won the game for them, he hammered another nail into the coffin of league credibility. This year’s Stanley Cup playoffs have had their share of disputed goals, but nothing compared to this goal, one of two controversial scoring plays waved off by Fraser in Montreal’s 3-2 victory over Quebec, April 28. In the opening round of the playoffs, the St. Louis Blues scored a goal that wasn’t counted; the Winnipeg Jets scored a goal that counted and shouldn’t have; and the Nordiques scored a goal they still believe should have counted. These…
Anderson A Leading Conn Smythe Candidate
EDMONTON—A couple of weeks ago, cocoach John Muckier took Glenn Anderson aside. “You keep this up, Andy, and you’re going to develop an awful reputation,” said Muckier, leaving a preliminary indication he was about to scold the Edmonton Oilers’ left winger. “What sort of reputation?” inquired a puzzled Anderson. “People are going to start thinking you’re an all-round hockey player,” grinned Muckier, a long advocate of defensive play. Anderson responded with a loud guffaw. In his ability to think for himself, the 26-year-old Anderson ranks among the leading free spirits in the National Hockey League—although some prefer the term from the 1970s when such independent characters were refers red to as “flakes.” Glenn Chris Anderson qualifies. “Let’s talk politics,” Anderson was saying—decked out in a stylish black sweat shirt, Bermuda shorts and dark sunglasses. Okay, Glenn, what are…
Brant Enioving Best Year Or Career
SALT LAKE CITY—Chris Brant’s leg was broken earlier this season. Not his spirit. The 21-year-old Golden Eagle left winger, never known as much of a scorer, had four goals and seven points in 10 games when he was sidelined with a fractured fibula. He had skated with the injury, not realizing the extent of the damage. But when the pain started interfering with his sleep, he decided to have it checked out. The crack in the bone was discovered and he spent six weeks waiting for the leg to heal. When he returned to the lineup, he started scoring as never before. He averaged close to a point a game, finishing with 27 goals and 66 points in 67 games—better numbers than he’d ever posted in any season, junior or pro. The Belleville, Ont., native…
Stars Optimistic About New Mentor Brooks
BLOOMINGTON, Minn.—Few Minnesota North Stars have played for new coach Herb Brooks, but most know enough of his accomplishments to welcome his hiring with optimistic cheer. Brooks, who carved his reputation as coach of the University of Minnesota Gophers, the 1980 U.S. Olympic team and New York Rangers, was recently spirited away from his post at St. Cloud (Minn.) State by North Star general manager Lou Nanne. “I’m tickled,” said center Neal Broten, who played for Brooks with the Gophers and the ‘Miracle on Ice’ Olympic team. “It’s a great move for the North Stars. He’s a good coach and he’s proven it again and again…1 can’t think of anybody else who is as brilliant as a game planner. I know it was hard to play against the Rangers when he was…
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