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July 1, 2004
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THE HOCKEY NEWS CROSSWORD
CROSSWORD The Hotkey News ACROSS 1 Hockey's Blue____ 4 He won his first Cup as coach of the Devils in 2003 7. Swedish-born netminder who began the season in Edmonton 8. NHL's all-time penalty-minute leader, pictured 10 Shrewd (and Looking ahead wisely) 12. One of hockey's Savards (only Denis had more points) 13. Loafed 14. Beating badly 18. An infraction 19. Bob____is a Hockey Night in Canada fixture 20 Legendary broadcaster Gallivan 21 He was never NHL coach of the year, though he came close in 1992 while with the Rangers DOWN 1. Former Oiler and Flyer ___Beranek 2 Where 7 Across now plays 3 He is captain in Edmonton 4 Ontario League city 5 Away from home, on the____ 6 Bar temporarily 9 He took over for Pat Quinn as coach in Los Angeles 11. State with NHL since 1926____ 12. Anticipated 15. ____Rheaume made hockey his tory with Tampa Bay 16 Gary____is a TSN…
Sweeney a Boston-type player
When they talk about “Boston hockey,” they're talking about guys like Bob Sweeney. Born in nearby Boxborough, p Mass., Sweeney took the collegiate route to the pros, signing on with Boston College in 1982. He played 10 NHL seasons, six of which came with his hometown Bruins. “Very few local kids ever got to wear that 'B',” said Sweeney, now 40 and president of Boston's alumni organization. “I knew how special an opportunity I was given.” Following a college career that included a Hockey East all-star nod in 1985, Sweeney spent a year in Boston's farm system after being drafted 123rd overall in 1982. “Being in the minors was really good,” said Sweeney of his 1986-87 season with Moncton of the American League. “That's where you learned how to play the pro game; I don't…
THE HOCKEY NEEWS PLAYER POLL
Mike Eastwood summed it up best when he said you'd have a hard time finding a quiet rink in the playoffs. But which arena damages the ear drums the most? It was close, but most players say Vancouver (other than their own). In a poll of 30 players, one from each team, five (17 per cent) said GM Place gets most wild in the playoffs. “From the anthem on, it got louder and louder, people singing,” said Calgary's Jarome Iginla, whose Flames toppled the Canucks in a seven-game first round series this spring. “Detroit was good, too, but I'd go with Vancouver.” San Jose was next with four votes, followed by Montreal and Edmonton with three apiece. “You wouldn't think hockey was realty big (in San Jose),” said Boston's Martin Lapointe. “But it was…
PLUS MINUS
Best of the Hockey World CLASSY KID After being chosen No. 1 overall, Alexander Ovechkin greets Washington Capitals fans at the door during a post-draft celebration. A LITTLE BOOST NHL MVP Martin St-Louis | calls prospect Chris Bourque with words of encouragement during the draft. Both are little guys. LUCKY RETURNS Veteran left winger Luc Robitaille signs to play his 19th NHL season and 14th with the Los Angeles Kings. Worst of the Hockey World DULLSVILLE The entry draft, usually a source of great excitement and loads of player movement, was boring due to the lack of a new CBA. NO TALKS Speaking of a new CBA, people are being laid off left and right and yet the league and the union aren't even holding negotiations. CHANGE OF VENUE The Todd Bertuzzi case switches from Colin Campbell's…
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