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September 7, 1990
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MR. CLEAN WANTS SHADOWING REMOVED
Hate is not an emotion you normally associate with the Lady Byng Trophy winner, the NHL’s official Mr. Clean. So when 1990 winner Brett Hull spews venom, it’s a better story than man-bites-dog or Mike Keenan reconciles with Denis Savard. Hull’s hate is directed at that peculiar brand of hockey player known as “the shadow.’’ Shadowing is not only illegal and obscene, in Hull’s view, but also an affront to his artistry and sensibilities. Ask Brett and he’ll tell you that “shadowing” should be to hockey what X-rated movies are to child-care centers. “I hate shadowing,” says Hull. “I hate the stuff. To tell you the truth, I’d be embarrassed if I was a guy like that.” Embarrassed if he were the Edmonton Oilers’ pesky left winger Esa Tikkanen? “Absolutely, He’s got so much skill,…
HERE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW
IHL The challenge and excitement of being close to the ice appeals to Ken Morrow just slightly more than a shirt-and-tie job behind a desk. As a result, the former Flint Spirits’ assistant coach changed his mind about a front-office job in Albany and went west, signing as co-coach with the Kansas City Blades Aug. 3. Morrow had been ready to join former Fort Wayne owner David Welker in Albany as general manager for the expansion Choppers. “I got the offers at about the same time,” Morrow said, “and 1 went to Albany and talked with Mr. Welker. 1 considered his offer highly, but my decision came down to the duties I would have. “I feel a little more comfortable staying in coaching. Albany was strictly a front-office situation. Now I’ll be in coaching, but…
CREAMER RESIGNS TO TAKE MUNICIPAL POST
Acting in the best interests of his family, Laval Titan head coach Pierre Creamer resigned just one week before the team’s training camp was to open. Creamer, 46, a father of three, left the Titan Aug. 10 for a position with the City of Laval’s leisure department, which pays approximately $50,000 annually. Creamer, who had been with the city for a number of years, took a leave of absence in 1984 to coach the AHL’s Sherbrooke Canadiens, then went on to coach the NHL’s Pittsburgh Penguins and the Titan. His leave of absence officially ends Sept. 1, 1990. “I think this is the best decision for myself and my family,” said Creamer, who replaced the fired Paulin Bordeleau last December. “It was tough because I like coaching, but I had to go with…
NEWLY-OBTAINED HULL NOT TYPICAL BIG MAN
Maybe if he weren’t 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds, coaches wouldn’t be quite so dis-appointed when Jody Hull goes wide instead of heading right for the net. “I guess that some people see a big guy and expect a certain style,” Hull said after becoming a New York Ranger July 9. “A lot of people say I sit on the outside of the play too much, but I think one of my strengths is being able to read the play and not rush it.” Obtained from Hartford in ex-change for veteran center Carey Wilson and future considerations, Hull’s finesse style apparently was not Carey Wilson’s age was a factor appreciated by the Whalers. Ranger general manager Neil Smith realizes Hull isn’t going to skate over people and it doesn’t bother him. “Jody’s not as physical as…
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