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March 24, 1989
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CICCARELLI WAKES UP TO CHANTS IN CAP CENTRE
Dino Ciccarelli remembers very little about his debut with the Washington Capitals. He suffered a concussion eight-and-a-half minutes into the Caps’ 3-2 loss at Montreal March 8 and wound up in hospital. Ciccarelli will never forget his first appearance in a Washington uniform at Capital Centre three nights later, however. He scored a goal, drew two penalties with quick moves toward the net and heard the welcome chants of “Di-no, Di-no” from a sellout crowd of 18,130 as the Capitals beat the New York Rangers 4-2 to take undisputed possession of first place in the Patrick Division. Ciccarelli was uncertain how he would be greeted by Washington fans following the March 7 trade that sent him and defenseman Bob Rouse from the Minnesota North Stars to the Capitals in exchange for popular…
ARBOUR, VUKOTA CANDID IN THEIR COMMENTS
They’ve been playing out the string for more than a month now, but the New York Islanders authored a week of very interesting reading. Mick Vukota wanted the hockey world to know he thinks Wayne Gretzky was wrong about fighting. It belongs in the NHL. Al Arbour wanted the hockey world to know that New Jersey Devils’ coach Jim Schoenfeld was right about referee Don Koharski. Arbour called Koharski “a bleepin’ fat bleep” after a 4-4 tie with the Philadelphia Flyers March 9. Although Vukota earns his money punching and getting punched in the head and face, he’s one intelligent 22-year-old. So his opinion on the game’s most controversial subject was worth hearing. “The thing Gretzky forgets is that not everybody comes with an abundance of talent into the NHL,” said the…
PROBERT MADE HIS CHOICE
Bob Probert was given more chances than anyone has a right to expect. Even after numerous warnings, suspensions and fines, he ignored the consequences he brought on not only his teammates, the city of Detroit and himself, but the damage he brings to the long and glorious tradition an original six team provides its fans. Hurt the gentle giant? It hasn’t been the Red Wing organization. Only Bob Probert made the decision to make life miserable for himself and all Red Wing fans who just want to forget his mess and get back to enjoying their excellent hockey team. Kevin M. Weier, Southgate, Mich. PRIORITIES Jacques Demers said Bob Probert could have had it all—millions in the bank and star status. What good would it have been, if he were too drunk to enjoy…
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PLAYERS OF THE WEEK AHL: Ken Priestlay, Rochester. Seven goals, one assist in four games. IHL: Mike Ruzinski, Saginaw. Five goals, five assists in three games. QMJHL: Stephane Morin, Chicoutimi. Five goals, 10 assists in three games. OHL: Stan Drulia, Niagara Falls. Five goals, 13 assists in four games. WHL: Dennis Holland, Portland. Five goals, seven assists in four games. Hockey East: Bob Beers, Maine. Two goals, two assists in two games. Ken Priestlay ECAC: Doug Murray, St. Lawrence. One goal, five assists in two games. CCHA: Jason Muzzat-ti, Michigan State. Two games played, three For the period March 6-12 ECAC: Doug Murray, St. Lawrence. One goal, five assists in two games. CCHA: Jason Muzzatti, Michigan State. Two games played, three goals against. WCHA: Phil Berger, Norhern Michigan. Five goals, two assists in two games. AUAA: Mathieu Beliveau, Moncton. Two goals, two assists in…
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