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February 3, 2004
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Scorer Boyes learning on the job
Just because you were a first round draft pick doesn’t mean you have a free pass to the NHL. Nobody knows that better than 21-year-old Brad Boyes. A key acquisition for the San Jose Shades when they sent Owen Nolan to Toronto last March, Boyes has no illusions his status as the 24th overall pick by the Maple Leafs in 2000 is his ticket to the big leagues, nor that his reputation as a reliable scorer will be enough to earn him a promotion. “What I learned last year is it’s so much hard work,” said Boyes, who scored 30 goals in his first pro season split between the St. John’s Maple Leafs and the Cleveland Barons of the American League. “Junior is different. You can get by sometimes if you’re not…
Bettman: change not a given
NO WORRIES Gary Bettman said the AHL’s experiment with wider lines did not “cause any problems.” Several weeks ago, commissioner Gary Bettman said he was considering assembling a panel this summer, one that represents all constituencies, “to look at the game.” We thought we’d give him a head start by soliciting 90 players in last week’s issue on what they would recommend if they were asked to serve. Opinions varied, but one thing is clear: the players want change. Just seven per cent said the game is fine the way it is. In light of the results, we decided to catch up with the commissioner and get an update on where things are headed. Here’s an edited transcript of the conversation. THN: Are you still looking at putting a committee together this summer? GB: Absolutely.…
Pock enjoying smooth move back to blueline
Thomas Pock is red-hot for UMass-Amhers; this season, in large part due to a change in position he made last year. The undrafted native of Klagenfurt, Austria, has 12 goals and 29 points in 23 games for the Hockey East lead. Pock’s transition last season from center to defense resulted in 37 points and an All-Hockey East second-team selection. He was also a big part of the Minutemen’ first-ever trip to the league semifinal. “Whenever you bring a forward back to defense,” said Minuteman goalie Gabe Winer, “you don’t expect him to do as well, let alone lead Hockey East in scoring. He’s a great playei and a great leader on the ice.” The 6-foot-l, 201-pound Pock, a former Olympian, is enjoying himself. “I’m definitely having fun,” said Pock, 22. “I’m learning. I’m getting older…
NOTEBOOK
Colorado Eagles left winger Lee Arnold didn’t have all that fine a time with Amarillo’s finest. Arnold received a three-game suspension from the Central League for an off-ice altercation with four Amarillo police officers. According to the police report, as many as four Colorado players were involved in a verbal exchange with officers following the Eagles’ 3-1 loss to the Gorillas at Amarillo’s Cal Farley Coliseum. According to the report, another Colorado player grabbed an officer’s arm on the way to the dressing room. No arrests were made.…
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