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Respect Your Officials
Respect your officials By Fred Pletsch Nov 6, 2001, 20:37 Terry Gregson. ©BBS The perfect hockey referee should have the speed of a sprinter, the endurance of a marathon runner, the mind of a professor, and the tact of a diplomat. And it helps if they’re stone deaf and have 20/20 vision, too. Terry Gregson…
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Get in Gear and Stay Fit
Get in gear and stay fit By Wayne Anderson They’re some of the oldest questions in hockey—especially roller hockey: How do I know if my son/daughter’s skates fit right? Is my stick too long or too short? The answer to these and other fitting equipment questions will be explained below. Just keep on reading, and…
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The Pro Schedule
The pro schedule By Mitch Korn Dec 27, 2007, 08:32 After spending the past four seasons as the goaltending coach for the Buffalo Sabres organization, I thought I’d share some things that seem to separate the pros from the rest. Here’s what makes them so special. While being an NHLer appears to be very…
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On Defense with Jeff Brown
On Defense with Jeff Brown By Bob Cunningham Nov 6, 2001, 20:26 ©BBS With the abundance of offensive talent on the Vancouver Canucks this season, you’d think that Jeff Brown might be tempted to sacrifice his defensive play in an effort to get the puck to Pavel Bure, Alexander Mogilny and Russ Courtnall. Well, Brown…
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Ulf Samuelsson: It’s all about winning
Ulf Samuelsson: It’s all about winning By Stan Fischler Nov 6, 2001, 20:24 If a vote were taken today for the title of “Most Hated NHL Player,” Ulf Samuelsson would be one of the top three finalists, if not the actual winner. The 31-year-old Swede has terrorized NHL opponents for a decade by employing…
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Jacques Laperriere: Secretary of Defense
Jacques Laperriere: Secretary of defense By James Baxter Nov 6, 2001, 20:12 ©BBS David Wilkie, one of the top blueline prospects for the Montreal Canadiens, watched anxiously and looked for hints as the rest of the team’s defense corps went through its paces. Sidelined early in training camp by ligament damage to his right…
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Stay Sharp: Getting the Most from Your Skates
Stay Sharp: Getting the most from your skates By Robert Hineline and Andrew A. Turnbull Dec 27, 2007, 08:05 Illustration #1: Shallow hollow for goaltenders Deeper hollow for defensesmen. Normal hollow for forwards. With your skates sharpened correctly, you’ll skate better and get more enjoyment from your time on the ice. Whether you’re an…
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Living on the Road
Living on the road By Sam Laskaris Nov 6, 2001, 20:00 Daniel Cleary, Greg Smyth and Rick Vaive probably don’t have a lot in common. Cleary is a highly-touted teenage hockey prospect, Smyth is a journeyman pro defenseman, while Vaive—a former NHL star—is now in charge of a minor pro franchise in South Carolina.…
