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March 27, 1992
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Probert would run for border if it meant winning the Cup
Bob Probert made an arresting comment to Johnette Howard of the Detroit Free Press when asked what he’d do if the Red Wings reached the Stanley Cup finals and the last two games were in Canada, where he still can’t go due to legal problems. “I might just go over there and never come back,” Probert said. “If it came to the seventh game of the finals and it’s in Canada, I’m going. Now it’ll probably be the last game you ever see me wearing a Red Wings’ sweater but it’d be worth it. I’ll just wave good-bye at the border. No more worries. Just, ‘So long.’” Probert would possibly not be allowed back into the United States if he entered Canada because of his 1989 drug conviction. Winter reading Maverick agent…
Colonial League aiming nigh
When the Colonial League was forced to take over operation of the St. Thomas Wildcats in mid-season, even commissioner Bob Myers was wondering if their failure would start a domino effect. But just a few months later, attendance has increased in all five centers and the league is considering doubling to 10 teams next season. “Our first season turned out better than expected,” Myers said. “I can’t say every team made money but they’re all expected back.” Flint finished fifth and missed the playoffs but they led the league in attendance, averaging 3,000 fans per game. They were followed by Thunder Bay (2,300), Michigan (2,000), Brantford (1,600) and St. Thomas (1,000). Attendance increased in the playoffs and an upset series win by St. Thomas over Michigan enhanced the Wildcats’ financial future. A local businessman…
Team hopes Fogarty can replace departed Coffey
He’s a left-handed defenseman who loves to rush the puck and owns a pocketful of scoring records. And he’s not likely to win any awards for his work in his own end. That sounds a lot like Paul Coffey but it’s actually a capsule assessment of the Pittsburgh Penguins’ newest defenseman, Bryan Fogarty. “We had a fellow here for a number of years, Paul Coffey, who had similar qualities,” Pittsburgh general manager Craig Patrick said. “We feel that Bryan, in time, can come in and, with a tutelage develop into that kind of player.” But there is one monumental difference. While Coffey has spent the past few seasons locking up a spot in the Hall of Fame, Fogarty has spent them wrestling with alcohol-related problems that have retarded his development. Still, Pittsburgh believes Fogarty’s…
CHL: from sea to shining sea
If Quebec League officials get their way, the Canadian Hockey League may soon stretch from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. The QMJHL is considering expansion to the Atlantic provinces for the 1993-94 season. But the league will only go ahead with the plans if the CHL guarantees that all junior-aged players from the region play in the QMJHL. Currently, players from the Maritimes and Newfoundland are eligible to play anywhere in Canada. Of the 37 easterners in the CHL this season, 23 played in the Ontario League. 11 in the QMJHL and three in the Western League. “A couple of cities have expressed interest and we’re optimistic we’ll have a team in the Maritimes in 1993.” QMJHL president Gilles Courteau said. “We’re talking about this because we want to have more…
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