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January 30, 2007
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Finding the net once again
David Van der Gulik is proving he didn’t forget how to score. The Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights right winger was projected to be a third line, defenseminded forward when he finished a four-year career at Boston University. But his offensive production has been a pleasant surprise for the Knights. At the midway point of the season, Van der Gulik was third on the team in goals (11) and fourth in points (24). He hadn’t abandoned defense, either. His plus-13 rating was third-best among rookies. “In college, he was known for his defensive play and leadership,” said Omaha coach Ryan McGill. “He probably didn’t have a reputation as a guy with good offensive instincts, but you look at his numbers before he went to college and he was a highly touted offensive player.” Indeed, Van…
Bucyk a Bruin for 50 years
WHEN YOU THINK of the hockey legends who have worn the No. 9, the first names that come to mind are likely Gordie Howe, Maurice Richard and Bobby Hull. Not for fans of the Boston Bruins, though. No. 9 in their program, but No. 1 in their hearts is Johnny Bucyk. As part of our 60th anniversary, The Hockey News is reflecting on memorable people and stories in the hockey world. Bucyk patrolled left wing in the NHL for an astounding 23 seasons – from 1955 to 1978 – including 21 with Boston. An Edmonton native, he played junior with the hometown Oil Kings and made his NHL debut in 1955 with Detroit. It’s a testament to his potential that, after his second season, he was traded for Hall of Fame goalie Terry…
Last Minute of Play
2 MINUTES IN THE BOX WITH Niclas Wallin Carolina Hurricanes PosD Age32 Birthplace Boden, Swe. START THE CLOCK What was your ‘welcome to the NHL’ moment? When (then coach Paul) Maurice told me to start looking for a place. Making it to the NHL is what we all dream of. If you had your own theme song, what would it be? “T.N.T.” by AC/DC. What music are you listening to right now? Whatever is on Erik Cole’s iPod. What do you like to do besides hockey? Spend time with my family. If you were showing someone around your team’s city, where would you take them? I don’t have much time to look around during the season, but definitely the beach. What do you do on team flights? It depends. If you win, you play cards. If you lose, you just sit there staring at the floor. Which…
Got something to say?
Thinking of Big Joe It has been a year and two months since the Joe Thornton trade, one of the worst in the history of the Boston Bruins. Every time I see him skating in a San Jose Sharks’ uniform, I feel like somebody else is sleeping with my wife. CODY PYTLAK, WELLAND, ONT. Anze the great Would everyone please pull their collective noses out of the east for a moment and take a look at another rookie, Anze Kopitar, a player who has a lot more finesse and sense of the game than Evgeni Malkin does? Kopitar does not have Sid the Kid feeding him the puck every game either. He has done a lot of this on his own. I understand L.A. isn’t considered a hot spot for hockey, but give credit where…
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