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May 17, 2002

May 17, 2002

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Hinz sparks Hamilton’s energy line

The numbers game is a phrase that has meant mostly disappointment for Hamilton Bulldogs center Chad Hinz. Until now. The early numbers from the Calder Cup playoffs indicate a breakthrough for the 23-year-old Saskatoon native and his fourth line wingers, Adam Dewan, 22, and Sean Selmser, 27. The trio put up 13 points in seven post-season games, including Hinz’s.five points and Dewan’s three goals. “When your energy line does a job like that, it can only pick up the team,” said Bulldogs coach Claude Julien to the Hamilton Spectator. “The rest of the guys are happy for these guys because they see them working hard every day and they know what they bring to the table. It’s nice to see them rewarded with goals.” Julien has found a role for the fourth line…

IN THIS ISSUE

JAROME IGINLA

If history means anything, Jarome Iginla never should have pulled it off - never should have skipped all those rungs, just like that, flying to the top of the scoring chart. One year 41st, the next year down a nudge to 43rd, then … woooosh… into the No.l spot. None of the other 38 scoring champs won their first title so dramatically. Bobby Hull? From 20th spot to 21st to first. Espo? From seven to two to one. Jaromir? 28 to 10 to one. And on and on. Oh sure, Doug Bentley soared from 47th in 1941-42 to take the crown the next year, but he would have done better than 47th had he not missed 20 percent of that season. The explanation for Iginla? The goals. He decided before the season…

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U.S. owner best thing for Canadiens

Is anyone complaining now about an American owning the Habs? George Gillett Jr. has been terrific. He’s committed to improving the team. Way to go, George! Zack Carruthers,Duncan, B.C. Olympic hockey is better than the playoffs. Anybody disagree? Herbert Richter,Albuquerque, N.M. Shame on Islander fans! What if Canadians booed the U.S. anthem? I’m not a fan of any team; I love the game. But one thing is certain: I’ll never be an Islander fan! Elisabeth Bender,Sandusky, Ohio NHL refs are the most inconsistent in sports. I’m sick of games hinging on bad calls and non-calls. Call the penalties as they’re written or skip the rules altogether! James Piscitelli,Brooklyn, N. Y Jarome Iginla for MVP? Give me a break! Calgary didn’t even make the playoffs! Markus Naslund and Todd Bertuzzi were mere points behind Iginla and Vancouver made the…

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And the award finalists are…

Calgary’s Jarome Iginla is vying to become just the sixth non-playoff performer in NHL history to win the Hart Trophy. The league’s regular season scoring leader is one of three finalists for the award given to the player “adjudged to be the most valuable to his team.” Iginla, 24, led the NHL with 52 goals and 96 points, but Calgary finished 11th in the Western Conference. Goalies Patrick Roy of Colorado and Jose Theodore of Montreal join Iginla as finalists for the Hart, selected in an April poll by the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association. The winner will be announced June 20 in Toronto. The last non-playoff participant to win the Hart was Pittsburgh’s Mario Lemieux in 1988. The other four were Andy Bathgate (Rangers, 1959); Al Rollins (Chicago, 1954); Tom Anderson (Brooklyn, 1942);…