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January 27, 1989
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RIEDELL SKATES TO THE FOREFRONT
Riedell USA is entering the 1989 hockey season with more strength and enthusiasm than ever before, because of the overall success Riedell has received from the Pro-College Program implemented over the last two years. Riedell has always been recognized as the world leader in the design and manufacturer of top quality figure skates since 1945, and the craftsmanship and success it has known for figure skates continues in the commitment to building the best line of hockey skates available. The Riedell Comp 511 is the top-end skate in the line. Through extensive research and design, Riedell is able to build the type of skate needed to withstand the constant abuse that is associated with the game of hockey. Riedell will be concentrating heavily on the promotion of its Comp 511. The skate…


PLAYERS OF THE WEEK
For the period Jan. 9-15 AHL: Joe Murphy, Adirondack. Six goals, one assist in four games. IHL: Ken Hodge, Kalamazoo. Five goals, two assists in three games. QMJHL: Martin Bergeron, Drummondville. Three games, seven goals, six assists. OHL: Bryan Fogarty, Niagara Falls. Two goals, eight assists in three games. WHL: Mike Hawes, Spokane. Four goals, four assists in three games. HOCKEY EAST: Tim Shields, New Hampshire. Three qoals, five assists in two games. ECAC: Mike Morrison, Clarkson. One goal, three assists in two games. CCHA: Bill Horn, Western Michigan. Two games, seven goals against. WCHA: Steve Strunk, Colorado; Lance Pittick, Minnesota; Curtis Joseph, Wisconsin (tie). AUAA: Dave Shellington, PEI. Five goals, four assists in two games. OUAA: Todd Richardson, Guelph. Five goals, one assist in two games. CWUAA: Rob Glasgow, Alberta. Four goals, three assists in two games. Major junior players are eligible…


TEAMS LOAD UP FOR SECOND HALF
Calgary Dinosaurs were in first place in the Canada West conference with a record of 11-30, but rookie head coach Willie Desjardins still wasn’t satisfied with his roster. Desjardins added five new players to strengthen his team: first-year right wingers Mike van Slooten and Bob Foglietta. first-year center Todd Sceviour, and fourth-year defensemen Scott Hillier and first-year defenseman Skot Jorgenson. Last year, van Slooten went 31-5990 in 72 games with the Western League’s Regina Pats while Foglietta led the Victoria Cougars with 64-38102 in 70 games. Sceviour was cut by the Canadian national team Jan. 3 after scoring two goals and five assists in .28 games. Hillier played with the Dinos two years ago, while Jorgenson was playing with Calgary’s Mount Royal College until Christmas. “There are no surprises here,” Desjardins said. “Everybody we…

