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February 6, 1998
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Fetisov will be missed by Russians
It can be difficult to fully comprehend Viacheslav Fetisov as he translates his Russian thoughts into English words, even though he makes a wonderful effort to be understood. So imagine how challenging it is to read between the lines when he speaks. I’ll do it anyway. He didn’t say it outright, but I’m pretty certain the 39-year-old Detroit Red Wings’ defenseman regrets that he will not play for Russia in the 1998 Winter Games in Nagano. Fetisov tries to hide that fact by saying he’ll be happy to take a break from action during the Olympics and cheer his team on, watching the games on TV. He’s just not very convincing when he says it. Fellow Red Wing and countryman Igor Larionov, who elected to boycott the Olympics, came right out and said…
Now it’s Miller’s Time
Ray Bennett, her assistant coach, begged her to talk to them about the power play. Clare Drake, adviser emeritus, firmly instructed her to talk about defensive zone coverage. But this was Shannon Miller’s show. She said no, turned on her heels and walked into the dressing room to address the Canadian troops. They had just come off the ice, tied with USA after three periods in the gold medal game of the World Women’s Championship and looked dreadful for most of the third period. They were panicking big-time and even the veterans had the deer-in-the-headlights thing going. Instead of reaming her team, the head coach walked into the room and began playing with a huge ball of tape she had one of the team’s physiotherapists make. All through the tournament they talked about…