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February 7, 1992
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Here today, gone tomorrow
College hockey often gives late bloomers extra time to improve their skills. And while some prominent NHLers spent four years in the U.S. college ranks (John Cullen, Kevin Stevens) others left early (Ed Belfour, Brett Hull). Here are five who mayleave early for the pros. Jim Hiller, Jr., RW, Northern Michigan. Power-forward has been at or near the top of WCHA scoring all year. He’s not afraid to mix it up. NHL rights: Los Angeles. Scott Thomas, Jr., RW, Clarkson. Solid winger (6-foot-2,205-pounds) had 22 points in 15 games. He also had two suspensions for fighting. NHL rights: Buffalo. Doug Zmolek, Jr.. D, Minnesota. Rangy, stay-at-home rearguard a quiet force on Gopher blue line. Stars’ pick selected in dispersal draft with Sharks. NHL rights: San Jose. Trent Klatt. Jr., RW, Minnesota. Rugged forward has…
Chambers back but looking for place to fit in
There wasn’t a rink-long rush punctuated with a game-winning goal. But that’s not Shawn Chambers’ playing style anyway. The 25-year-old defenseman has been a Washington Capital since June 21, but was a spectator most of the seven months since as he struggled to overcome lingering effects of three knee operations last season. Chambers made his Capitals’ debut Jan. 22 in an exhibition against the U.S. Olympic team. He played the next two regular-season games, a 5-2 loss to New Jersey Jan. 24 and a 6-4 victory over Pittsburgh Jan. 26. Chambers played five games in the American League with Baltimore while on a conditioning stint before playing for the Capitals against the Olympians. The tempo, he thought, was a step above the AHL, but not to normal NHL standards. “(Sylvain) Cote and I clicked…
Goalie’s rebound good sign
After taking numerous verbal blasts, including one from general manager Mike Smith, Winnipeg Jets’ goalie Stephane Beauregard bounced back strongly. Beauregard, 24, was called upon for emergency help when starter Bob Essensa went down with the flu Jan. 21 in Hartford. In eight periods that week, including the final two of the Hartford game, Beauregard restored some lost confidence. Most of that was due to his first NHL shutout Jan. 23 in Philadelphia, a 1-0 triumph courtesy of 24 saves and a late goal by Phil Housley. “That Hartford game got him over the hump,” goalie coach Dave Prior said. “He didn’t have much time to prepare when he was told he’d be going in. He almost looked worried.” With good reason. The last time the Jets were counting on Beauregard, they were crashing…
Winning ways create scary times on coast
The Vancouver Canucks have come so far so fast this season that, in the words of assistant coach Ron Wilson “it’s scary.” Scary good if you’re the Canucks and scary bad for the rest of the Sntythe Division. The Canucks have already established a number of franchise firsts which, of course, must be taken with a grain of salt considering the team’s sorry history. But nevertheless, it’s all new and wonderful in Vancouver where the long-suffering fans are witnessing their own miracle on ice. “Things haven’t gone well for this organization the past few years and (the turnaround) is really good to see,” said goalie Kirk McLean, who is making a spirited bid for comeback player of the year. The Canucks completed a string of five straight road games in mid-January and won all five. They…
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