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December 28, 2001
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NHL GAME SUMMARIES
NOTE Unofficial game summaries provided by National Hockey league: SA-shots against; GA-goals against; ENG-empty net goals; Dec-decision, charges to goaltenders of record when winning goal is scored. FRIDAY, DEC. 7 SATURDAY, DEC. 8 SUNDAY, DEC. 9 MONDAY, DEC. 10 TUESDAY, DEC. 11 WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 THURSDAY, DEC. 13 ALL-STAR VOTING Listed below are the leaders in NHL All-Star voting through Dec. 11. The top center, two wingers, two defensemen, and goalie will comprise the starting line-I ups. Players are listed by country and NHL team. Country abbreviations are as follows: CAN-Canada; CZE-Czech Republic; FIN-Finland; GER-Germany: KAZ-Kazakstan; LAT-Latvia: RUS-Russia; SLO-Slovakia; SWE-Sweden; USA-United States. Players indicated with an asterisk were not on the ballot and received write-in votes. NORTH AMERICA ALL-STARS Wingers: Brendan Shanahan (CAN) Det 97.949; Brett Hull (USA) Det 43,389; Owen Nolan (CAN) SJ 40.525. Theoren Fleury (CAN) NYR 35,447: Paul Kariya…
Unsung Finn Ruutu going to Olympics
Of the 23 players on the Vancouver Canucks’ roster, Jarkko Ruutu might be the least known and least heralded. But someone in Finland was watching him closely enough. The 26-year-old abrasive right winger was chosen to play for his homeland in the 2002 Winter Olympics, which pleased him immensely Finnish coach Hannu Aravirta announced his selections Dec. 13. “It’s an unbelievable feeling to play for your country,” Ruutu said. “Everybody pulls together. It’s an honor.” Canuck captain Markus Naslund, who will play for Sweden and line up opposite Ruutu at the Salt Lake Games, was happy for his Vancouver teammate. “It’s great for him,” Naslund said. “He has a big heart. He’s an agitator, but he can still play the game. He can skate with good players. I’m sure he’s tough to play against.” Ruutu…
Nagano images bring back memories
CAN CANADA CAPTURE GOLD? Plenty of thought went into the selection of Canada’s 23-man Olympic roster. Problem is, nobody on the selection committee asked for your opinion. Here’s your chance to have a say. Visit THN’s website, thehockeynews.com, and let everyone know what you think. Age: 32 Pos: C Colorado Avalanche INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Had mediocre 1996 World Cup and strong 1998 Olympics until getting hurt in Nagano. THN BOTTOM LINE NHL’s best player last season hasn ‘t been quite the same force this year, but is at his best in big games. Age: 31 Pos: LW Detroit Red Wings INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Shanahan has played in the WJC. World Championship and scored two goals at the 1998 Olympics. THN BOTTOM LINE One of Canada’s most consistent and dangerous gunners, especially when he’s unloading one-timers. Age: 25 Pos: LW Edmonton Oilers INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE Scored three goals and eight points in previous two…
Monsters locked in to playing in Lowell
Despite ranking near the bottom of the American League attendance chart, the Lowell Lock Monsters aren’t going anywhere, said team president Jim Leahy. Leahy was responding to an off-the-cuff remark made by Norfolk owner Mark Garcea during an interview, in which Garcea projected the AHL will soon expand to 30 teams and that some franchises may relocate. “Lowell, maybe,” Garcea said. Garcea apologized to the Lock Monsters a few days later. “It has no merit,” said Leahy of Garcea’s - initial comment. “We’re not going anywhere.” Lowell, the Carolina Hurricanes’ new affiliate, has upped its attendance by 1,000 (37 per cent) to 3,776 this season and is working to attract more fans, Leahy said. The Lock Monsters have a lease for the City of Lowell’s Tsongas Arena through 2003-04. GOING WELL How good have things…
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