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September 28, 2004
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UNITED STATES LEAGUE
Though he entered the league as merely a 16-year-old, it took Waterloo Black Hawks winger Zach Bearson just one season to establish himself as a presence on USHL ice. The 6-foot-2, 195-pounder from Naperville, III., scored seven goals and 18 points in 2003-04, but more importantly proved a highly valued two-way asset for last year’s Clark Cup champions. “He’s a guy of great quality and character,” said Black Hawks coach P.K. O’Handley. “He made great strides last year in his individual and team play.” As a result, several Division-1 schools took an interest in him. But come early September, Bearson settled on Wisconsin, where he’ll report in the fall of 2006.- Born in 1987, Bearson’s eligible for the 2005 NHL entry draft and has the type of attitude any scout would crave. “I want to…
Body blows add up
How did things ever get this bad? It’s a question many people are asking about the acrimonious relationship between the NHL and the NHL Players’ Association. That acrimony, as much as anything that has happened over the past decade, has plenty to do with their inability to reach a new collective bargaining agreement. At the same time, there have been many significant events that have helped shape the bargaining positions the NHL and NHLPA are stuck on today. Here’s a look at some notable dates in the life of an expired CBA: Jan. 13,1995 The NHL and NHLPA end a 105-day lockout by agreeing to a new six-year collective bargaining agreement. A deal is reached only after the owners drop their demand first for a salary cap and then for a luxury tax;…
Wings sign Yzerman while they still can
Before the NHL shut down operations, the Detroit Red Wings took care of one last piece of business, signing captain Steve Yzerman to a one-year contract. “We are all very pleased to have Steve back for one more year,” said GM Ken Holland. “He brings a great deal of dedication, skill and leadership abilities to our hockey club. “I feel his competitive nature will greatly help this team remain successful.” Thanks to the work stoppage, though, it remains to be seen whether Yzerman will get to play a 22nd season in Detroit. The 39-year-old Yzerman is still recovering from an eye injury he sustained in the playoffs-bright light still bothers him-but that isn’t the issue. Yzerman recently admitted that he could be forced to retire from the game if the lockout lasts long enough. Restricted free…
Referee swapping all the rage in CHL
Canadian Hockey League referees are doing their version of trading places this season. Selected officials from the three leagues will work a limited number games in the other leagues. “The exchange program was a pilot project with the Western and Quebec Leagues last year and we in the OHL feel this is another opportunity to assist in the development of CHL officials,” said Ontario League referee-in-chief Ted Baker. “This exposes officials to different teams, different systems, different buildings, as well as working with other CHL officials.” Each league will see its referees work two games in each of the other leagues. The host league will select the officials from a pool provided by the other leagues. Baker said the OHL’s officiating mentorship program will continue this season. The program pairs current officials with prospective…
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