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August 1, 2003
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NOTEBOOK
In an effort to promote their inaugural season, the World Hockey Association 2 has announced that all home teams will wear jerseys from the original WHA for their opener. The coach from each team is to decide which original WHA team they will commemorate. Early indications from the WHA2 were that Garry Unger’s Birmingham team would honor the WHA Bulls, while Zac Boyer’s Miami team would honor the WHA Screaming Eagles. The league also announced that all home teams would bring in former stars of the WHA as guests on opening night.…
Avs’ attack relentless
Goaltending? The Colorado Avalanche don’t need no stinkin’ goaltending. Put a bright orange pylon in net. Put a hologrammed image of Hardy Astrom in there. Spray the crease with Eau de Sweaty Hockey Glove. Do any of those things and the Avs will still win more than they lose in 2003-04. Why? Because goalies playing against the Avalanche this season are going to be sitting hapless in the proverbial dunk tank, with the Avs firing fastballs at the bull’s-eye from two feet away, that’s why. This is what opposing goalies will be yelling at their defensemen all season: Hey, who’s got Forsberg? Kariya, on your left! Make sure you pick up Sakic! How did Selanne get in here? Watch out, Hejduk’s in the slot! Help! Goalies playing against the Avs are going to have…
THE AMAZING ARMS RACE
2002-03 STATS SPECTACULAR Who Has the Edge in Classic Western Showdown? INSIDE 2003-04 NHL SCHEDULE STATS FROM 15 LEAGUES HACKETT: ANSWER IN PHILLY? SKATE BUYERS’ GUIDE SPECIAL SECTION PAUL KARIYA & DOMINIK HASEK Our Projected New Look at Fierce Old Rivalry…