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February 21, 1992
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Crowded at the top
Jason Muzzatti possesses a calm, laid back demeanor off the ice, but he’s anything but meek and shy on it. The Salt Lake Golden Eagle goaltender has an intense competitive desire that’s impossible to overlook. “He’s a fierce competitor,” Eagles’ coach Bob Francis says. “His competitive nature really stands out,” adds Ron Mason, his former coach with the Michigan State Spartans. Muzzatti’s heritage has a lot to do with his on-ice personality. His father, Rico, an Italian immigrant, imparted a strong work ethic on his youngest son that filtered down through older brothers Loris and Diego. “One of my big brothers (Loris, who played at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute) was a fighter in Junior B,” the 6-foot-1, 190-pound Woodbridge, Ont., native explains. “And the other (Diego) was a tall goalie. I learned a lot from him…
Shannon no longer buffaloed; he’s taking bull by the horns
Until a few months ago, Darrin Shannon was just another hockey player waiting for a chance. Presented with one after being traded by Buffalo to Winnipeg Oct. 11, Shannon has taken full advantage of his opportunity. He was the Jets’ leader at plus-12 through Feb. 9 and was on the team’s most resourceful line. “I’m happy with the trade, though I was upset at first,” the left winger said. “But I couldn’t have asked for anything better. If you don’t do well with the chance, you’ve got nobody to blame but yourself.” Shannon had 11 goals and 33 points in 45 games. He was a hot performer in early December, while the Jets were forging an 11-game unbeaten streak and he was up to the same sort of tricks again with a five-game…
Life’s a beach after team finally ends road jinx
The odds on Ron Hextall getting a shutout and Philadelphia ending a 10-game road winless streak on the same day were as remote as the last-place team getting a trip to Florida. Break out the noisemakers and pass out the suntan lotion. All three improbabilities came true in the space of about four hours Feb. 8. The Flyers had not won a game away from the Spectrum since Dec. 21, a 3-0 shutout produced by Hex tall in Minnesota. In the next seven weeks, the Flyers went 0-8-2 on the road, a good reason why they were in the Patrick Division basement. The streak came to an end the way it started, with Hextall blanking the Quebec Nordiques 3-0 at Le Colisee. Moments after the game, the rejuvenated Flyers (5-1-1 in seven games) chartered…
Student clashes for the ages
Here’s a look at college hockey’s top rivalries: Michigan vs. Michigan State: The 70-year-old rivalry is even better this season. Both teams are nationally ranked and have a legitimate shot at an NCAA title. Series record: Michigan, 98-89-6. Boston College vs. Boston U: U.S. Olympic team plucked BC bare, but they still hold the upper hand this season (1-0-1). One of college hockey’s oldest rivalries dates back to 1917. Series record: BU, 82-78-10. Minnesota vs. Wisconsin: This conflict has roots in the mutual dislike between former Badger coach Bob Johnson and former Minnesota coach Herb Brooks. Rivals first met in 1964. Series record: Minnesota, 96-58-11. St. Lawrence vs. Clarkson: Located 10 miles apart in Canton and Potsdam, N.Y.. the Saints and Golden Knights battle twice annually. The ECAC neighbors first met in 1925. Series…
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