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August 19, 1994
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Aggressive approach nets free agents Probert, Nicholls
Slowly but surely, the Chicago Blackhawks believe they’re putting the pieces of the puzzle together for a serious playoff run in 1994-95. The process started last season when defenseman Gary Suter and wingers Tony Amonte and Paul Yse-baert were acquired to help bolster a weak offense. It has continued with the additions of Bob Probert from the Detroit Red Wings and Bernie Nicholls from the New Jersey Devils. Both were unrestricted free agents. Probert, who signed a four-year, $6.6-million deal July 27, brings an intimidating presence and checkered history to Chicago. The 29-year-old has battled drug and alcohol problems and was convicted in 1989 of trying to smuggle cocaine into the United States. Most recently, his motorcycle collided with a car in a Detroit suburb July 15 and there was a report his blood-alcohol…
Mosienko trick claim to Fame
The author of the one of the NHL’s most incredible individual feats, Bill Mosienko, died of cancer July 8 in Winnipeg at the age of 72. Mosienko’s three goals in 21 seconds is considered one of the NHL’s most unattainable records. Jean Beliveau of the Montreal Canadiens has come the closest, scoring three goals in 44 seconds in 1955. The Chicago Blackhawks’ speedy right winger beat New York Rangers’ goalie Lome Anderson for the natural hat trick March 23, 1952. The 21-second feat was the most recognizable in Mosienko’s Hall-of-Fame career. He had 258 goals and 540 points in 711 games over 14 seasons with the Blackhawks from 1941-55. The Winnipeg native twice led the Blackhawks in scoring (1944-45 and 1951-52) and was twice named to the NHL’s second all-star team. He was…
Housley must be put in order
Two major changes in less than a week-trading goalie Mike Vernon and Al MacInnis-had the Calgary Flames convinced their off-season house cleaning was over. Then Phil Housley put in his two cents worth. Housley, acquired from the St. Louis Blues for the free-agent rights to MacInnis, made it unequivocally clear: Under no circumstances would he consider returning to a Canadianbased team. Sorry Calgary. Housley said he had no objections to the city, the team or its fans. He’s still smarting from three years in Winnipeg and a Pandora’s box of tax problems from that experience. He’s not prepared to go through that again. “I’m frustrated and upset that I couldn’t show St. Louis what I could do,” Housley said. “For them to move me to Calgary was upsetting. It’s a competitive team, a very good…
Friesen says it will be San Jose or the highway
Jeff Friesen would prefer not to spend another Western League season with the Regina Pats. Friesen’s priority is to make the San Jose Sharks, who selected him 11th overall in the NHL’s entry draft June 28. Failing an immediate ascent to the big leagues, the talented left winger will consider asking to be traded away from Regina. “I just feel that if it’s my last year of junior, I’d like to play on a team that could go to the Memorial Cup,” Friesen said. “Last year was a chance for us to do it and we never brought in the tools to get us to that point. It was definitely a disappointing year. “I don’t want to go through another gruelling year of junior. I’d like to end my junior career on a positive…
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