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November 11, 1994
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Great One set to tour
Wayne Gretzky’s plans for a European vacation are nearing fruition. He wants to take a team of stars and friends for a December tour of top hockey cities. Other players could be superstars Doug Gilmour and Sergei Fedorov. Potential destinations include Stockholm, Helsinki, Milan, Bern and Dusseldorf. The plan is to stage a goodwill tour over the first two weeks of December. The idea is to attract television interest and raise money for charitable interests. Organizing is being done by Gretzky and his agent, Mike Barnett. If the project goes through, it would be the first multinational barnstorming tour of its kind. Gretzky said Gilmour, Kirk Muller, Kevin Lowe and Paul Coffey were invited to join the caravan and he intended to extend offers to Fedorov, Brett Hull. Charlie Huddy.…
Donato heads to Finland to stay sharp, earn cash
Ted Donato has more international hockey experience than the average Boston Bruin, so another trip overseas shouldn’t be a big deal. This time, however, it’s different. Donato is no longer an amateur representing the United States or Harvard University; he’s representing himself, playing for pay and unsure of when he’ll come home. Donato, a center-left winger, agreed to a pergame contract with Turku of the Finnish Elite League Oct. 21. “It sounds good on paper,” said Donato, the only Bruin to play every game last season. “This is good hockey in a good league, but when it comes to getting on that plane, flying to a foreign land and playing for a team you really know nothing about, sure there’s a little trepidation.” Donato admitted there is an injury risk involved, but thought it…
Hrudey has confidence in own contract talks
While the NHL’s labor situation has brought a number of people to the bargaining table, it also drove one away from it. Los Angeles Kings’ goalie Kelly Hrudey was in the midst of contract talks when the lockout took effect and pushed negotiations to the back burner. The 33-year-old is entering the option year of a deal worth $500,000 in base pay, with an additional $225,000 of the contract deferred. “We had some really good conversations,” Hrudey said. “I’m just looking to be paid justly and for some security. I feel I’m getting better and better. I don’t think I’m showing any signs of decline. “I never get injured. I’m durable and I feel like I’m a leader. Obviously, I feel strongly about my side.” Hrudey had a 22-31-7 record and 3.68 goals-against average…