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October 18, 2005
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MINUS
SAD ENDING After a sterling career, Team USA’s Cammi Granato deserved a heads-up from coach Ben Smith if he was going to cut her. DALE, DALE, DALE Great start to the year for the Rangers’ Dale Purinton – he’s suspended 10 games for eye-gouging in a pre-season fight. GET A GRIP Pittsburgh’s Andre Roy is suspended two games for making a throat-slashing gesture at Washington prospect Robin Gomez.…
Garon set to prove value as starter
Mathieu Garon has proved he can thrive in the American League and as an NHL backup. But now, there is no safety net. Kings coach Andy Murray is already turning up the heat on Garon, announcing that presumed backup Jason LaBarbera would start one of Los Angeles’s first two games. The most games Garon has ever played in a single season is 55, when he split time between the AHL and NHL. The Kings have been impressed with Garon’s technique and believe he is battle-tested because of the scrutiny he received in Montreal. Los Angeles is pleased with its depth at forward, although the Kings didn’t put enough shots on goal during the preseason to suit coach Andy Murray. EARLY RETURNS The Kings avoided a major scare when center Jeremy Roenick suffered a concussion…
Year of change greets ECHL
Relocated teams, suspended memberships and even natural disasters have reshaped the ECHL this season. Twenty-six teams will compete in the now coast-to-coast league’s 18th season. Missing from the 72-game schedule are Peoria, Atlantic City, Pee Dee, Louisiana and Mississippi. Peoria moved to the AHL, and Atlantic City relocated to Stockton, Calif. Pee Dee took a voluntary suspension and plans to return next year in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Louisiana ceased operations after 10 seasons. Hurricane Katrina had a direct hit in Biloxi, Miss., forcing the Sea Wolves to take a one-year hardship suspension. Hurricane Rita battered Beaumont, Texas, home of the Texas Wildcatters, and it looked like they would need a year off, too – which would reduce the league to 25 teams. An announcement is due Oct. 6. The league welcomed expansion teams in…
Faceoff woes worry Pens’ management
Sidney Crosby, who is the most-anticipated NHL rookie in decades, showed flashes of brilliance in exhibition games, but also showed he might need some time to get acclimated. That’s understandable, considering he turned 18 in August. The Penguins, as was the case in 2003-04, lack quality faceoff men. Mario Lemieux could be called upon to take big draws. Eventually, Crosby figures to grow into the role. In the meantime, it’s a concern for a team that wants to play a puck possession game. Team defense and lack of depth at center also are concerns. Shane Endicott (high ankle sprain) could help when he returns, but he is unproven. Everyone knows the Pens have a dangerous arsenal, but can they keep pucks out of their own net? EARLY RETURNS The best news of the pre-season…
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