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Will loss of Hull sink Blues’ ship?
Brett Hull and the St. Louis Blues had been synonymous for 10 years, but that didn't stop the Blues from severing ties with their former franchise player in July, letting him go to the Dallas Stars as a free agent without making a final contract offer. Hull’s departure caused considerable angst among Blues' fans who were concerned not only about the holes left in their hearts at the departure of another fan favorite, but also the hole left in the Blues’ lineup. However, Blues' management wasn't too concerned about it either, otherwise the charismatic star would have finished his career in St. Louis. With a bright young coach in Joel Quenneville, a solid defense anchored by Al Maclnnis and Norris Trophy finalist Chris Pronger and a team-oriented defensive scheme, the Blues feel…
National Hockey League
Schedule Companion What you need to know about the NHL’s 82nd regular season schedule REGULAR SEASON OPENS Friday, October 9 REGULAR SEASON CLOSES Sunday, April 18 LENGTH OF REGULAR SEASON IN DAYS 199 LENGTH OF REGULAR SEASON IN GAMES 1,107 GAMES PER TEAM 82 (41 home, 41 away) REGULAR SEASON SCHEDULE FORMAT EASTERN CONFERENCE Teams play five games vs. division rivals, four games vs. conference rivals and one game vs. non-conference rivals. In addition teams play a minimum of 12 wild card games vs. geographic and traditional rivals. WESTERN CONFERENCE Teams play six games vs. division rivals, four games vs. conference rivals and one game vs. non-conference rivals. In addition teams play a minimum of 12 wild card games vs. geographic and traditional rivals. DIVISIONAL ALIGNMENT EASTERN CONFERENCE Northeast Division Boston, Buffalo, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto. Atlantic Division New Jersey, New York Islanders, New York…
East Coast Hockey League
Regular Season Playoffs KELLY CUP CHAMPIONSHIP May 8: Pensacola 8, Hampton Roads 4. May 9: Hampton Rds. 3, Pensacola 1. May 12: Pensacola 1, Hampton Rds. 0 (0T). May 13: Hampton Rds. 4, Pensacola 2. May 18: Hampton Rds. 7, Hampton Rds. 4, Pensacola 1 (Hampton Rds. wins 4-2) Honors AWARDS Jamey Hicks, Birmingham Best Goaltender: Nick Vituca, Toledo Best Defenseman: Chris Valicevic, Louisiana Top Rookie: Sean Venedam, Toledo Playoff MVP: S. Charpentier, Hampton Roads FIRST ALL-STAR TEAM Center Jamey Hicks. Birmingham Left Wing: Jeff Lazaro, New Orleans Right Wing: Jean-Guy Trudel, Peoria Defense: Chris Valicevic, Louisiana Defense: Chris Hynnes, South Carolina Goalie: Nick Vitucd, Toledo SECOND ALL-STAR TEAM Center: John Spoltore, Louisiana Left Wing: Kory Karlander, Raleigh Right Wing: Don Parsons, Louisiana Defense: Dave Craievkh, Mobile Defense: Darren Maloney, Peoria Goalie: Sean Gauthier, Pensacola 1998-99 DIVISIONS NHL AFFILIATIONS Baton Rouge Birmingham Charlotte Chesapeake Columbus Dayton Hampton Roads Huntington Jacksonville Johnstown Louisiana Louisville Mississippi Mobile New Orleans Pee Dee Pensacola Peoria Raleigh Richmond Roanoke South Carolina Tallahassee Toledo Wheeling Goaltending Statistics…
Youth will prevail, but will it thrive?
After years of moving out their thirtysomething players, the Calgary Flames are counting on the new generation–their Young Guns-to make fans forget two consecutive years out of the playoffs and nine years without a playoff series win. Ask GM Al Coates about the future and he will brace you with statistics: how the Flames now have a dozen regulars under 24 in the lineup; how this group of youngsters, if it matures according to plan, will form the nucleus of a quality NHL team for years to come. No question, the Flames have invested heavily in young prospects. It is unclear, however, if their breakthroughs will come this season or at some point down the road. Much depends upon what they do with right winger Theo Fleury, the only bona fide star…