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April 5, 2002

April 5, 2002

The Hockey News has been providing the most comprehensive coverage of the world of hockey since 1947. In each issue, you'll find news, features and opinions about the NHL and leagues across North America and the world.

DEPARTMENTS

UNITED LEAGUE

Muskegon Fury tough guy Dean Mayrand was arrested March 10 after allegedly slapping his girlfriend and hitting her with his car after they left a local bar. Mayrand (6-foot-3,225 pounds) was charged with assault with a deadly weapon and assault and battery. Mayrand’s girlfriend, Michelle Logan, of Windsor, Ont., told the Muskegon Chronicle the couple began arguing over another woman in the bar and that Mayrand slapped her on their way home. When Logan, 31, stopped the car and got out, she said Mayrand got behind the wheel and backed into her. Mayrand, 24, had a preliminary exam scheduled for March 22. Mayrand had one assist and 165 penalty minutes in 40 games. The Fury suspended him indefinitely.…

IN THIS ISSUE

Standing pat at deadline not necessarily evil deed

The problem with progress is you get used to it. Think about this white water river of technology we’re riding. Sure it’s exhilarating, but we’ve come to expect everything in a hurry. We get easily frustrated when the Internet is down, the line at the grocery store is long, the jerk in front of us is driving too slowly - or when our hockey team doesn’t make a trade on or near deadline day. Take the Toronto Maple Leafs. They got aggressive last summer and acquired Alexander Mogilny, Robert Reichel, Mikael Renberg and Travis Green and plugged holes during the season with the pickups of Jyrki Lumme and Tom Barrasso. Every player on their roster entering the deadline - with the exceptions of Tomas Kaberle and the recently recalled Karel Pilar -…

DEPARTMENTS

CENTRAL LEAGUE

The Odessa Jackalopes cleaned up when it came to the Central League’s season-ending awards. Odessa defenseman Scott Hillman was named CHL man of the year for his community service and Jackalopes netminder Mike Gorman won the Scott Brower Memorial Trophy, presented to the most outstanding goaltender. The 22-year-old led the CHL in wins (31) and goals-against average (2.12). Odessa also won the Governor’s Cup with a 47-11-6 mark and 100 points. Meanwhile, goalie Sebastien Centomo was named top rookie. The 20-year-old went 16-1-0 with the Memphis RiverKings before joining St. John’s of the American League. Daniel Tetrault of the Austin Ice Bats earned top defenseman honors with 39 points and a plus-32 rating.…

DEPARTMENTS

Kostopoulos is turning (Bobble)heads

The real indication Tom Kostopoulos had officially made his mark in pro hockey didn’t come with his firstcall-up to the Pittsburgh Penguins in late December. Nor did it come when he scored his first NHL goal against Ottawa Dec. 29, or when Penguins owner and star forward Mario Lemieux told him, “Nice game.” No, the true sign of arrival came in mid-March, when the American League’s Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins gave out Tom Kostopoulos Bobblehead dolls as fans came through the turnstiles. “It’s pretty cool,” said the third-year right winger. “It’s fun to give them to your parents and grandparents.” It’s also a testament to his work ethic and ability that have made him so popular in Wilkes-Barre. An afterthought in the 1999 draft (204th overall), the 23-year-old Kostopoulos has become a depth player for Pittsburgh…