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February 11, 2000
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Mudbugs want to prove selves
Despite winning the President's Cup title last year, the Shreveport Mudbugs had something to prove. This may have something to do with the fact the Mudbugs received a post-season fine by the Western Pro League for exceeding the league’s salary cap following their champi-onship run. Shreveport, which was on seven-game win streak Jan. 24, catapulted into the Eastern Division lead. The Mudbugs set a record for consecutive wins last season (12) and have a league-low 801 penalty minutes this year. Goalies Hugo Hamelin (12-7-2, 3.05 goals-against average) and Chad Lang (15-5-2, and a league-best 2.16 GAA) have been spectacular. AT A LOSS: The Austin Ice Bats snapped a franchise record eight-game winless streak Jan. 15 with a 3-1 win over the Corpus Christi IceRays. “I thought we were good enough to shut off any losing…
Goalie joins exclusive 30-win club
Only five goaltenders in NHL history have won 30 or more games in five consecutive seasons. Patrick Roy never did it. Glenn Hall never did it. Nor did Grant Fuhr or even Georges Vezina. Martin Brodeur joined that exclusive club which includes Hall of Famers Tony Esposito, Jacques Plante, Terry Sawchuk and Ken Dryden, when the New Jersey Devils’ goalie won his 30th game of the season Jan. 26 in Florida. “It’s weird, I never thought about being mentioned with those guys,” Brodeur said. “These are guys that my dad is always talking about or my goalie coach (Jacques Caron). They’re big, big names. They made history. “Now I’m doing stuff and going for the same type of records. It’s pretty amazing.” Brodeur, 27, remained on pace to win 50 games this season, which…
Rivermen roll three lines on way to first place
Don Granato knows how to keep his players happy—give everyone plenty of ice time. That philosophy has forged a balanced attack for the Peoria Rivermen and carried them to the top of the Northern Conference during a nine-game winning streak. The Rivermen had no one among the top 20 in East Coast League scoring, but they had the best record (27-9-3) in the Northwest Division with a nine-point lead over the Huntington Blizzard after edging them 5-4 in a shootout Jan. 23. “When we have a power play, I just roll three Unes out,” said Granato, who succeeded Mark Reeds as Peoria’s coach last July. “Especially early in the season, I think it’s important to let all your players know that they’re valuable. “I try to get as many guys involved in special teams…
Ref Miville reprimanded for speaking out of turn
The Quebec League has blown the whistle on referee Luc Miville After working the first inter-league game in Canadian Hockey League history, Miville slammed the Ontario League’s St. Michael’s Majors for using goon tactics in a 3-2 overtime win against the Montreal Rocket Jan. 16. The 3 7-year-old referee later apologized, but has been reprimanded by the QMJHL. He will not be permitted to officiate any more games that involve OHL teams. The ban also will prevent Miville from working any games in the 2000 Memorial Cup which involve OHL teams. Miville, who did not deny his remarks when h< appeared before the QMJHL disciplinary committee Jan. 20, must also write letters of apology to the OHL and the Majors. “Even though Luc Miville’s statements were the result of frustration, it (offends) all referees……
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