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February 9, 1990
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A FORMER PLAYER DEFENDS LaFORGE
As a former player under Bill LaForge, I’d like to make a few comments in his defense. While you may not agree with all of his theories, or the manner in which he presents them, they are calculated and obviously successful. LaForge is a tough disciplinarian— which is exactly what most 16-, 17- and 18-year-olds who want to get something out of their lives need. Once you endure his wrath, you feel stronger and closer to your teammates. LaForge knows how to judge and breed character. He’s a man who demands respect right from the start. Once he gains that respect, he treats you with the respect you deserve. The guys who don’t have the intestinal fortitude to make it that far are the ones hanging onto their mother’s skirts with one…
NUMBERS
Former Edmonton Oilers’ and Hartford Whalers’ right winger Dave Lumley holds the second-longest modern-day streak of consecutive games with goals scored—12, in 1981-82. Lumley, with Edmonton at the time, scored 15 goals during the streak. That was more than he scored in five of his seven full NHL seasons. Lumley scored 98 goals in his career, an average of just 14 a season.…
Great Gift Ideas For The Serious Hockey Fan
B145 Home Game by Ken Dryden and Roy MacGregor Thousands of hockey fans enjoyed Ken Dryden’s first book, “The Game.” Now, here’s your chance to be among the first to acquire hockey’s next best-seller. Go behind the scenes with the Montreal Canadiens. Visit the Soviet Union and find out what the game means to them. Learn about the business side of hockey. Here is an intelligent, insightful look at hockey that only Ken Dryden can provide. Hockey News Price: $29.95 B146 After The Applause by Colleen Howe, Gordie Howe and Charles Wilkins This revealing and intimate look at 10 hockey legends and their families explores how families coped with their life in hockey. Learn what happens when famous players like Richard, Howe, Hull, Mikita, Hay, Worsley, Geoffrion, Shack, Gadsby and Esposito hang up their skates. Their…
JAILED PROBERT SAYS HE MUST PLAY HOCKEY OUT OF ECONOMIC NECESSITY
Bob Probert should be allowed to continue playing hockey— even while immigration officials decide the fate of his deportation order—because he needs the money. That’s the opinion of attorney Marshal Hyman, who has pleaded “economic neccesity” on behalf of the Detroit Red Wing left winger. Probert, who was in a U. S. federal prison on drug-smuggling charges, was scheduled to be paroled Feb. 7. “We have the (employment request) form ready and signed by him, but immigration won’t accept it unless the individual is personally there,” Hyman said. “We want him to be able to legally work while the appeal is pending and the reason for that is economic necessity.” Even then, however, Probert would at best be a part-time player—if the Wings decide to take him back. James Montgomery, district director for…
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