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April 14, 1989
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HABS WILL RULE
The Montreal Canadiens and Calgary Flames are pick ‘em choices to win the Stanley Cup this year. We are picking Montreal in The Hockey News’ fourth annual playoff rankings. The Canadiens’ combination of size, speed and skill is even more impressive than Calgary’s similar blend. We have the two teams slotted No. 1 and No. 2, and are predicting a rematch of the 1986 final when Montreal won in five games. If there is any justice in the NHL, Montreal and Calgary will decide the Cup. But if there were any justice, the Washington Capitals would not have been eliminated in a fourth overtime period two years ago. Poetic justice may finally be theirs this season. The Capitals steamed to the Patrick Division title with eight straight victories after acquiring Dino Ciccarelli late in the…
PIECES OF A PUZZLE
The prodigal son of Soviet hockey has returned. Viacheslav Fetisov rejoined the national team amid speculation he will finally be released to play in the NHL after the 1989 World Championships in Stockholm, Sweden. His reappearance underscores one distinct advantage—player availability—the Big Red Machine will enjoy during the global tournament based at Globe Arena, April 15-May 2. While the Soviet Union added one of the world’s best players, other top teams were anxiously awaiting word on who will fill out their rosters. Fetisov led the Soviets to the 1988 Olympic title, and stands to play a key role as his team aims for its 19th world championship in 24 tournaments. Canada and Sweden, meanwhile, were without many of their top players and will be until at least the end of the first round of NHL…
CROSSWORD
ACROSS: 1. This city was home to the WHA’s Nationals. 4. First name of the NHL’s 1979-80 scoring champion. 9. He was fired, then re-hired, as coach of the Maple Leafs during the 1978-79 season. 10. Veteran North Star defenseman. 11. The Leaf netminder played five games with the big club last season. 12. Charlie Simmer’s hometown, ----- Bay, Ont. 13. This rugged Leaf won four Stanley Cups with Toronto in the 1960s. 15. He played for five of the NHL’s six pre-expansion teams ---- Stewart. 18. The first month of the NHL season. 21. He was with the North Stars, Blackhawks and Blues between 1968-69 and 1972-73, Danny -----. 23. Shoot the puck away from the defended goal. 24. The Flyers’ first captain. 25. No longer useful, ----- up. 26. The Canucks’ first-ever draft choice. DOWN: 1. George and Gordon Gund are these in the…
EAGLES SET IHL MARK OF 15 WINS IN A ROW
The Salt Lake Golden Eagles won their 15th consecutive game April I, setting a new International League record. But it took them a shootout with Denver to do it. With the score tied 2-2 after overtime at the Salt Palace, Paul Ranheim and Chris Biotti scored shootout goals against Mike Richter. Salt Lake goaltender Steve Guenette, meanwhile, stopped all four Denver shootout drives for his 11th straight win. Under shootout rules, the game goes into the books as a 3-2 Salt Lake victory. After a scoreless first period, the Eagles broke on top 2-0 on regulation goals by Biotti and Ranheim. Denver came back to tie on goals by Simon Wheeldon and Kevin Miller. The Eagles, gunning for their third straight Turner Cup, defeated Denver 6-3 the night before to tie the previous…
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