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April 12, 2002
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Ducks’ ironman forced to sidelines
For the first time since he rejoined the organization in a 1999 draft day trade with Phoenix, the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim iced a lineup that did not include defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky. After having played in 363 consecutive games, including a franchise-record 237 since returning to Anaheim, Tverdovsky missed a 4-2 loss to the visiting Coyotes March 27 because of a strained groin muscle. Tverdovsky, who also sat out a 2-1 overtime victory at Phoenix the next night, owned the second-longest active run in the NHL, behind Chicago right winger Tony Amonte, who was at 401 and counting. “I didn’t really think about it,” Tverdovsky said. “I was just trying to take it one game at a time and play whenever I could. Of course, I was proud of it. But at…
Sub-par season puts heat on Blues
Stating that everyone in the organization from GM Larry Pleau to the players would be held accountable if this season ends as disappointingly as its beengoing, Blues president Mark Sauer voiced strong displeasure for his team’s performance. “We’re very disappointed,” said Sauer after the Blues second loss at home to Minnesota this season. “Alarmed. This has been an enormous disappointment.” The Blues abandoned their track of grooming young players and overachieving to capitalize on recent success by spending cash and bringing in veterans. That plan, so far, has backfired. The team has struggled with consistency, holding leads and - what was a hallmark of the group - effort. Coach Joel Quenneville said before a 4-1 win against Buffalo March 28, that ice time would be meted out based of work. No more giving talent…
Big shoes to fill for new coach, but Eaves ready
When Mike Eaves was hired to be the new coach at Wisconsin, he immediately set the standards by which his teams will be judged. During an introductory press conference March 19, Eaves said his players should begin each season intent on winning an NCAA title. “There’s no need that we should set the bar any lower than that,” he said. Eaves was asked if he felt the Badgers were in a rebuilding mode following a season in which they finished fifth in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association at 16-19-4. “I think you’re setting yourself up for failure (to think that way),” Eaves said. Eaves, 45, replaces the retiring Jeff Sauer. He will begin duties in May after finishing his commitment as coach of the U.S. national team developmental program. Eaves has strong ties to Wisconsin. He…
Kings in fierce battle for playoff position
It could be all or nothing for the Los Angeles Kings. The Kings are one of the teams in the scrum for playoff spots in the wild Western Conference, playing in a division where four teams could win, or not even make the playoffs. The Kings won six straight to move into first place in the Pacific Division for the first time in 11 years (1990-91, the only season they won a division title). Their power play and penalty killing units were first in the NHL. But then the Kings were blanked twice, by Phoenix and Vancouver. The power play was 0-11, and the penalty kill gave up three goals to the Canucks. The Kings rebounded with a 2-2 tie against Edmonton March 28, putting them back in fifth overall in the conference. “That’s hockey down…
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