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March 1, 2002
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Garon helps revive Quebec’s season
Mathieu Garon isn’t the only reason the Quebec Citadelles came back to life after Christmas, but it’s obvious they couldn’t have done it without him. Garon, 24, is developing into the kind of goaltender the Montreal Canadiens hoped he’d be when they drafted him in the second round (44th overall) in 1996. He sparked the Citadelles to a run of 134-6-1 that moved them into first place in the Canadian Division at the American League’s all-star break. How has Garon done this? By playing soundly and playing virtually every game for Quebec since returning Dec. 9 from a five-game recall to the Habs. From that point, he made.27 straight starts before injured Vadim Tarasov was ready to play Feb. 9. “He is in great, great shape,” said Citadelles coach Eric Lavigne, when asked if…
Rafalski realizing Olympic dream
Mike Brophy Senior Writer SALT LAKE CITY - Don’t tell Brian Rafalski size doesn’t matter. He’s liable to head butt you right in the knee cap. The little defenseman for the New Jersey Devils was ignored completely by the NHL because he had to look up to see 6-feet high as a college hockey star. It wasn’t until the Devils found him lighting it up in Finland that he got his big break. Now he’s an NHL star. Not only that, he could be Team USA’s ace in the hole. Rafalski, after all, has four years of experience playing on the big ice. While others stumble around the ice trying to find their bearings, he’ll be right at home. “I’m really not sure how it will be,” Rafalski said on the morning the United States opened…
THN Crossword
Answers in next issue and @ thehockeynews.com ACROSS 1 The Ontario Hockey League’s head man, he’s pictured 4 Curt who’s coach in Atlanta 9 Where the Memorial Cup can now be found 10 St. tops the Western Collegiate Hockey Association 11 Ties 12 Where Bill Wirtz picks up the tab 13 Art Trophy 15 Delvecchio in the Hall of Fame 18 First name of the Colorado player shown hoisting the Cup on the cover of this year’s NHL Guide 21 Birmingham’s WHA club went by this nickname 23 Leaf Gardens 24 A lesser-known Norris winner, he succeeded Larry Robinson 25 Begins a game 26 Where Lord Stanley’s Cup went in 1999 DOWN 1 NHL coach of the year in 2001 2 LaCroix who gave WHA netminders fits 3 Areas sets aside for goalies 5 Mike is a Shark 6 A Western Hockey League city 7 Boston team, but not one on ice 8…
Bad day at rink? Gotta get over it
Byron Dafoe In the first person I was 20 when I got my first dog. He was a German Shepherd. His name was Gundo. When I came home after a game, it didn’t matter if I got a shutout or let in 10 goals, Gundo loved me just the same. I needed that, especially early in my career. It was important to have something distract me so I didn’t dwell on hockey. Being able to let go is a gradual process, though, and one that’s still ongoing. For a goalie, where every mistake you make is magnified, it can take a long time to learn how to do that. Even over the past few years, my good friend Olie Kolzig has helped me in that area. Olie and I came up together in the…
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