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April 8, 1994
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Shootout likely to survive IIHF vote
Murray Costello insists sour grapes has nothing to do with it. Even if Canada had won the shootout at Hakon Hall during the Lillehammer gold rush, Costello still thinks it’s no way to end such an important gun fight. That’s why the president of the Canadian Amateur Hockey Association has put forth a motion to the International Ice Hockey Federation congress to eliminate the shootout in games where precious medals are on the line. Costello was in Hakon Hall for the gold medal game and said the fact Sweden came away with gold has nothing to do with his motion. “I can’t deny the fact it was very exciting, but even if Canada had won I would have felt the same way,” said Costello, who thinks the shootout should be adopted by the NHL…
GM Rutherford laid groundwork for powerhouse
Jim Rutherford doesn’t answer to the nickname Slats, but if the name fits… When the Detroit Jr. Red Wings’ general manager was named the Ontario League’s and Canadian Hockey League’s executive of the year last season, someone said he is “The Glen Sather of the OHL.” Rutherford said thanks for the compliment, then moved on to name the people who have helped him in Detroit’s quest for major junior hockey’s most coveted prize. It wouldn’t be a big surprise to see Rutherford win both awards again this season. The Jr. Wings were regular-season champions of the Emms Division in only their fourth year. This was preceded by finishes in eight place, seventh and a tie for first last year. But right from the start of this season, the Jr. Wings have been the favorites.…
Mightiest Duckling prepares for debut
There are few things left for Paul Kariya to accomplish outside the NHL. One of them will enable him to become a true driving force behind the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim. Kariya, 19, plans on obtaining his driver’s license this summer. Bad experiences in car accidents have made him reluctant to learn how to drive, but the time has come for him to prove he can handle traffic off the ice as well as on it. Kariya is one of the most exciting NHL prospects in years. Only contract gridlock has kept him from the Ducks this season. The 1993 fourth overall pick will not play in Anaheim this season, but is expected to represent Canada at the World Championships in Milan. “I’d like to be playing (in Anaheim) and they’d like to have…
ECAC
Bigger certainly doesn’t mean better when it comes to the top players in the Eastern College Athletic Conference. Two of the smallest players in the league walked off with two of the biggest awards at the league’s pre-toumament banquet in Lake Placid, N.Y. Harvard junior center Steve Martins was named player of the year while Vermont freshman forward Eric Perrin was named rookie of the year. Martins stands 5-foot-9 and weighs 175 pounds while Perrin is 5-foot-7 and 145 pounds. “I think Steve Martins is one of the best kept secrets in college hockey,” said Harvard coach Ronn Tomassoni. Martins won the ECAC scoring title with 17 goals and 41 points in 21 games and had 24 goals and 56 points overall heading into the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. Martins is the third Harvard player…
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