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November 28, 2006
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Winning in Wisconsin a Pioneers tradition
When teams come to play Wisconsin at the Kohl Center, they can expect the largest crowds in the NCAA and a rambunctious student section. But when Denver comes to Madison, the Pioneers can expect something else: mind-boggling success. Since the multipurpose facility opened for hockey in 1998-99 – capacity 15,237 – Denver is 11-1-2, including a sweep of the defending NCAA champions Nov. 10 and 11. Wisconsin averaged a NCAA-record 13,511 per game last year and was averaging 14,146 after eight home dates this season. Denver coach George Gwozdecky was jokingly asked if he wanted to take up residence at the Kohl Center, where the Badgers were 94-58-13 entering the season. “(Expletive), no,” he said. “I don’t know what the reason is, but I will tell you this: Every single…
Dusty’s vapor trail
Veteran Charlotte left winger Dusty Jamieson doesn’t wait for bounces or deflections. “He’s not the prototypical in-front-of-the-net, bang-in-rebounds guy,” said Checkers coach Derek Wilkinson. “He scores a lot off the rush, which makes him a dynamic scorer. He doesn’t get the ugly ones. He gets the pretty ones. He’s a really fun player at our level. He’s a real fan favorite.” Jamieson’s nine goals ranked third and his three game-winners were best in the ECHL through nine games. Montreal’s 1999 fifth round pick had 121 goals in 236 games with Charlotte. Jamieson isn’t the Checkers’ only scorer. Mark Lee’s 17 points ranked second in the league. His linemate, Bruce Graham, had five goals in as many games. “Lee has great speed and skill,” Wilkinson said. “Graham has the size.” HEAVYWEIGHT ADDITION Popular enforcer and former…
Stewart savors new beginning
CHRIS STEWART HAS skated out of his older brother’s shadow and into a bright prospect for the Colorado Avalanche. “It’s funny how things turn out,” said Kingston Frontenacs first-year coach Bruce Cassidy. “Now he’s got a chance to pass his brother.” Stewart walked away from the game three years ago, his OHL draft year, to pursue high school football. Anthony Stewart was already starring with the Frontenacs and Canadian junior program. Chris couldn’t take the pressure. But Anthony, now a Florida Panthers prospect, could see his brother wasn’t happy during his year away and had a heart-to-heart with him, convincing him to give it another go. “He was man enough to sit me down and tell me I needed to figure out my life,” said Chris, of their conversation. “I owe everything to him.” Anthony…
Campoli, Bouchard back in the picture
INJURY FACTOR Coach Ted Nolan used the same 18 skaters in all but one game through mid-November – with the same six defensemen appearing in the first 15 games. But the time to make hard decisions arrived as the Isles headed off on a four-game road trip Nov. 15. Defensemen Chris Campoli and Joel Bouchard were ready to return from the leg injuries that had sidelined them since training camp. Campoli appeared in 80 games as a rookie last season, and, as Nolan said, “he’s got enthusiasm and speed and can add a little offensively.” Second-year blueliner Bruno Gervais had averaged the fewest minutes among the Isles’ six regular rearguards, but Nolan acknowledged he might construct lineups based on match-ups once Campoli returned. Slow-footed veteran Sean Hill appeared overwhelmed against speedy teams, so…
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