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July 2, 1999
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Houston hangs on
Greg Hawgood has been around. In 11 professional seasons, the Houston Aeros’ defenseman has played in nearly 700 games, including almost 400 in the NHL. But even the veteran was surprised by what he saw from the Orlando Solar Bears in the International League’s Turner Cup final. “In all the years I’ve been in hockey, I’ve never seen a team with more resiliency,” said Hawgood, who was named top defenseman I in the league this season. “It doesn’t matter to them if they’re down one goal or two goals in the third period, they still think they can win. “They just kept coming at you and coming at you.” After building a 3-1 series lead, the Aeros had to reach down for everything they had to beat the Solar Bears in seven games. Houston…
Capuano moves to front office, Shedden moves out
Two of the most successful coaches in the history of the East Coast League won’t be back next season. Neither Jack Capuano of the Pee Dee Pride nor Doug Shedden of the Louisiana IceGators will return to their bench duties in 1999-2000. Capuano, 33, left on his own accord June 8, but will remain with the Pride. Shedden, 37, resigned June 16. Capuano, who led the Pride to the Southeast Division and Brabham Cup titles last season, was named senior vice president of the organization. He will oversee all aspects of the team, from on-ice transactions to the business side. Under Capuano’s guidance, the Pride went 5115-4 this past season, setting ECHL records for most wins in a season, most home wins (29) and most points (106). Pee Dee lost in the semifinal…
Former scoring ace Evason returns to guide old haunt
Dean Evason is a newcomer to the Western League’s coaching fraternity, but a familiar name nonetheless. Evason has been hired to coach his former team, the Kamloops Blazers. He replaces Marc Habscheid, whose contract was not renewed after it expired May 31. Evason, 34, signed for two years plus an option. “Everything worked out like a dream,” Evason said. “It’s my dream job. I love Kamloops. I love the passion people have for the Blazers.” Evason played for the Kamloops Junior Oilers and Blazers in the early 1980s-including the 1983-84 season, when he was a member of the WHL champions. He had 164 points, including 71 goals, in 1982-83 and followed with 137 points the next season. He went on to play 13 years in the ’ NHL, recording 139 goals and 372 points in…
New education plan puts OHL on par with other leagues
Ontario League governors agreed to a standard education package that will see players receive something for post-secondary education. Until now, each team had its own policy. In some cases a player received nothing for his three or four years of major junior service. By comparison, the Western and Quebec Leagues have had standard policies for several years. The OHL will give a first-round midget draft selection one year of tuition, books and residency for each year in the league. A player selected in rounds two through five will receive one year of tuition and books for each year in the league. A player selected in the sixth round or thereafter will get one year of tuition for each year he plays. There’s nothing in the plan for non-drafted players who play in the…
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