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Taking One for the Team
Taking one for the team By Fred Pletsch Oct 31, 2001, 16:46 There are no statistics kept and no trophies awarded for it, but a coach always has a special place reserved in his lineup—and his heart—for the player who unselfishly “takes the hit to make the play.” George Gwodzecky says the fundamentals of…
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At Forward with Claude Lemieux
At forward with Claude Lemieux By Stan Fischler Oct 31, 2001, 16:44 ©BBS In winning the Conn Smythe Trophy as 1995 playoff MVP, Claude Lemieux, the New Jersey Devils winger, underwent the most dramatic metamorphosis since Hall of Famer Stan Mikita converted himself from troublemaker to Lady Byng Trophy winner for Chicago in the 1960s.…
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In Stripes: Defining Consistency
In Stripes: Defining consistency By Ken Brody Oct 31, 2001, 16:42 Consistency and skating ability are the two most important ingredients a referee can bring to officiating a hockey game. Skating ability can be measured immediately, while consistency must be evaluated over a long period of time. But if a referee is to be…
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Well…Excuse Me!
Well…Excuse me! By Mitch Korn Oct 31, 2001, 16:41 Goalies, like all hockey players, are accountable for their actions. It’s very easy to point the finger at, or to place the blame on, somebody else, when in reality the goalie should be responsible. It is the coach’s job to recognize that there are many…
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Interview with Ethan Moreau of the Los Angeles Kings
Listen as Ethan Moreau discusses joining the Los Angeles Kings and all of the familiar faces, adjusting his off-ice training to accommodate for injuries, transitioning his workouts as training camp begins, and the role nutrition plays in the National Hockey League. To Train Like the Pros…click HockeyOT.