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October 8, 1999
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1. Lightning aims to please fans 1. Lightning strikes Tampa Bay offers fans money back if they're not entertained by home opener… 2. She's a winner Charline Labonte, first female to start a major junior game, leads Acadie-Bathurst to victory. 3. Mike Keane Dallas winger wins appeal to have teammate Brent Severyn's name engraved on Stanley Cup. 4.Oh brother Look out, now Steve Kariya (superstar Paul's kid brother) is making waves with Vancouver. 5.How 'bout those Thrashers? It's only pre-season, but first-year Atlanta opens 2-1-1 Defender goes to the dogs 1. Deal goes to mush Uwe Krupp used poor judgement racing sled dogs while out with bad back; could pay dearly for it. 2. Boys will be… Meatheads. Matthew Barnaby and Lyle Odelein shove before game starts, fight twice during contest. 3. Butch Goring Islander coach caught in lie…
'Canes count on Tanabe for offense
He was the little kid who always hung out with his older brother, doing what the big boys did. But when it came to hockey, it didn't take David Tanabe long to outperform his elders. “As a kid, you're kind of dreamy and my dream was always to play hockey,” said Tanabe, the 16th overall pick by the Carolina Hurricanes in last June's entry draft. “I worked really hard at it. Every day after school, I'd be at the rink playing until the lights went out. Playing with my older brother, Marcus, and his friends forced me to play at a higher level. “Now, he's in medical school and I'm still playing hockey.” Tanabe may never have to regret his career choice. The 19-year-old defenseman is certain to make a mark in his rookie season…
Magnificent seven in hunt to host 2001 Memorial Cup
There will be plenty of competition for the 2001 Memorial Cup-long before the tournament begins. Seven Western League teams are interested in hosting the event when it is the Western League's turn next season. The Calgary Hitmen, Kelowna Rockets, Lethbridge Hurricanes, Prince George Cougars, Red Deer Rebels, Regina Pats and Saskatoon Blades are expected to bid for the CHL's championship tournament. Proposals will be heard and evaluated by the WHL's board of governors in early December. “It's going to be a difficult decision,” said WHL commissioner Dev Dley. “It's one of those pleasant problems you have. Any one of the seven would be a very, very attrac' five venue for the CHL.” The Spokane Chiefs held the WHL's most recent Memorial Cup, 1 in 1998. Regina, Red Deer and the ' Portland Winter Hawks were the…