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March 13, 1992
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High-scoring defense corps leads late-season surge
The Edmonton Oilers’ haven’t had an offensive force on the blue line since they traded Paul Coffey to Pittsburgh in 1987. But this year, they have a committee of rushing rearguards led by Norm Maciver, Greg Hawgood and Dave Manson. All are proving they can wheel and deal at both ends of the rink. Maciver had 19 points in his previous 18 games giving him 35 points in 44 games. Manson had 37 points (13 goals) in 65 games, while Hawgood had five points in 11 games after being recalled from Cape Breton of the American League Feb. 12. The Oilers’ defensemen made their presence felt in a 6-1 win over Winnipeg Feb. 26. A defenseman earned a point on each goal. Oiler rearguards either scored or assisted on 35 of the team’s 54…
Meet the Sullivan hooefuls
It’s fitting two of the three nominees for this year’s Joseph A. Sullivan Award are goaltenders. The “Sully” awarded annually to the most valuable player in Canadian university hockey-was named after the acrobatic goalie who led Canada to a gold medal at the 1928 Olympics. Here’s a look at the candidates from each division: Denis Desbiens, 25, G, Trois-Rivieres (Ontario). The Patriotes score so many goals that the agile St-Foy, Que., native often gets overlooked. He received the respect he deserves this season, however, grabbing a spot onthe OUAA’s East Division all-star team. Roydon Gunn, 25, G, Saskatchewan (Canada West). The third-year psychology major spent two years in the New York Islander system before returning to university. He led the league in games played with 28, saves with 922 and an .896…
Turbulent Flight
As contributions go, you’d be blind if you didn’t recognize the one goalie Bob Essensa has made to the Winnipeg Jets this season. But color blindness-calling things either black or white-has recently clouded Essensa’s real value to his team. Cruising along through the all-star break, Essensa had numbers that placed him among the NHL’s elite. Five shutouts, a save percentage as high as .920 and a goals-against average well under 3.00 were forcing people to take notice of the 27-year-old Michigan State graduate and his ability. And figuring that if they didn’t promote their puckstopper, nobody else would, the Jets launched a low-key but thorough campaign to further raise Essensa’s profile. The team left the actual words to reporters and broadcasters, but Vezina Trophy and Hart Trophy have been frequent topics raised in…
Olympians make way to NHL
While Eric Lindros, and Joe Juneau are making headlines for not playing, there are some Olympians who are in action for their NHL teams. Here’s a team-by-team look at Olympic players which have joined the NHL since the Olympics ended. Boston: Canadian defenseman Gord Hynes played in the 4-1 win over Washington March 1. Calgary: Canadian left winger Chris Lindberg made his debut in a 3-0 loss to Philadelphia Feb. 27. Goalie Trevor Kidd of Canada also joined the Flames. Chicago: Unified Team defenseman Igor Kravchuk signed a three-year contract. In his debut Feb. 27 against Detroit, he scored the winning-goal in a 4-2 win. He had one goal and two assists in three games. Islanders: U.S. defenseman Scott Lachance and center Marty McInnis signed four-year contracts. Philadelphia: American defenseman Moe Mantha was acquired in a…
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