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November 7, 2006
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Robert Frost approach Grants unique journey
To paraphrase the poet Robert Frost, Princeton senior Grant Goeckner-Zoeller took the road less traveled and it made all the difference. Goeckner-Zoeller’s hockey exodus has taken him from his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles, to Topeka, Kan., to Princeton, N.J., and next year, he’ll probably be calling up mapquest to get directions to the next stop on his itinerary. The 6-foot-1, 210-pound free agent right winger was primarily a playmaker in his first two years, but last season he switched roles and had a career-high 15 goals. “I think he would consider himself more of a playmaker than a pure goal-scorer,” said Tigers coach Guy Gadowsky. “But the truth is, he does both extremely well. There isn’t a player in the league I’d rather have on a breakaway.…
JERSEY HOUND
Is it even possible to find a more Canadian-sounding team in the history of hockey than the WHL’s Flin Flon Bombers? The prairie border town hosted legends such as Reggie Leach and Bobby Clarke (simpler times, they were), but moved to Edmonton in 1978 and became the Oil Kings. The chocolate jerseys are nice and understated, but the explosive logo is what makes this classic – and after all, if you’re named the Bombers, why not go all out? As a final detail, note the number on Clarke’s breast, with the captain’s ‘C’ shifting to the shoulder.…
MacDougall heads impressive group
Just two games into the season, University of New Brunswick Varsity Reds coach Gardiner Mac-Dougall set a school record with his 90th career win. What makes the milestone even more impressive is the who’s who of collegiate coaches preceding ‘Coach Mac’ at the Fredericton-based university. Mike Johnston is now an associate coach with the Los Angeles Kings, Mike Kelly is an assistant coach with the Vancouver Canucks and Don MacAdam is the co-owner, GM and coach of the ECHL’s Dayton Bombers. “It’s remarkable what Gardiner has done here with this program and for our program,” said UNB athletic director Kevin Dickie. Under MacDougall, the Varsity Reds won the silver medal at the CIS national tournament in 2004.…
Morrison total bust as Cujo’s backup
GOALIE ZONE Curtis Joseph carried the Coyotes through tough times early in 2005-06, but has been unable to do the same this season. Joseph, who has been the starter since the first day of training camp, got zero help from backup Mike Morrison, whom he relieved twice in Morrison’s first three appearances. Joseph also has not gotten much help from his defensemen. On many occasions, he’s had no time/chance to stop shots because of porous play in front of him. Ironically, coach Wayne Gretzky brought Morrison to Phoenix so Joseph wouldn’t have to play as much as he did last season. The move has backfired, and Morrison has been waived in favor of David LeNeveu. Off the ice, it was no picnic for Morrison, either: In a span of three days he lost a…
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