MONDAY'S SPORTS TRANSACTIONS
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned contracts of outfielder Fletcher
Bates and infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the
International League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to
minor league camp.
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BSW
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
COLLEGE
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Tennessee-Martin -- Named Chris Rushing women's volleyball
coach.
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BASEBALL
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Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
FOOTBALL
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Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
COLLEGE
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Tennessee-Martin -- Named Chris Rushing women's volleyball
coach.
Xavier -- Announced the resignation of cross country coach Randy
Cox.
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
COLLEGE
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Tennessee-Martin -- Named Chris Rushing women's volleyball
coach.
Rollins -- Named Meg Fitzgerald head women's volleyball coach.
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BASEBALL
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Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
COLLEGE
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Rollins -- Named Meg Fitzgerald head women's volleyball coach.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
COLLEGE
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New Mexico State -- Named Dan Koesters head golf professional at
the university's golf course.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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Miami Dolphins -- Re-signed unrestricted free agent defensive
end Mike Chalenski to a one-year contract; signed quarterback
Stan White to a two-year contract.
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(ADDING BASEBALL WHITE SOX)
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option.
BSW
(ADDING WILLIAMSPORT CUBS)
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Williamsport Cubs (New York-Penn League/Rookie) -- Named Bob
Mungo director of stadium operations and Tim Williamson director
of broadcasting.
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Placed right wing Todd Harvey on injured reserve
with a right knee injury; assigned forwards Jason Botterill and
Chris Tancill and defenseman Dan Keczmer to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
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HOCKEY
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Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned defenseman Jan Vopat to Utah of
the International Hockey League and center Jason Morgan to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Auburn -- Extended the contract of men's basketball head coach
Cliff Ellis three years through the 2002-03 season.
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Angelo State -- Named Eric Alonzo assistant women's soccer coach.
BSW
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Signed free agent wide receiver Nigea
Carter, a sixth-round pick in 1997, to a one-year contract;
signed undrafted free agent wide receiver Kendrick Lee to a
two-year contract.
Calgary Stampeders (CFL) -- Re-signed quarterback Henry Burris.
HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Placed right wing Todd Harvey on injured reserve
with a right knee injury; assigned forwards Jason Botterill and
Chris Tancill and defenseman Dan Keczmer to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned defenseman Jan Vopat to Utah of
the International Hockey League and center Jason Morgan to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
COLLEGE
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Auburn -- Extended the contract of men's basketball head coach
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(ADDING NFL AWARDS TAGLIABUE EXTENSION)
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Williamsport Cubs (New York-Penn League/Rookie) -- Named Bob
Mungo director of stadium operations and Tim Williamson director
of broadcasting.
Wausau Woodchucks (Northwoods League/Independent) -- Signed
pitcher Cory Cox.
FOOTBALL
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National Football League -- Awarded a five-year contract
extension to Commissioner Paul Tagliabue through March 2005.
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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COLLEGE
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Western Kentucky -- Named Dennis Felton head men's basketball
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(ADDING BASEBALL RANGERS)
BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Texas Rangers -- Placed pitcher Matt Whiteside on irrevocable
waivers for the purpose of giving him his unconditional release;
placed pitchers Xavier Hernandez and Danny Patterson, who are
recovering from arthroscopic shoulder surgery, on the 15-day
disabled list.
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BASEBALL
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option.
Detroit Tigers -- Optioned pitcher Mike Drumright and infielder
Luis Garcia to Toledo of the International League (AAA);
assigned pitcher Bill Hurst, catcher Joe Siddall, infielder Paul
Faries and outfielder Andy Tomberlin to minor league camp.
Florida Marlins -- Optioned outfielder Fletcher Bates and
infielder Brandon Cromer to Charlotte of the International
League (AAA); re-assigned catcher Randy Knorr to minor league
camp.
Houston Astros -- Optioned infielder Russ Johnson to New Orleans
of the American Association (AAA); re-assigned first baseman
J.R. Phillips, infielder Luis Rivera, catcher Marc Ronan and
pitcher Reggie Harris to minor league camp.
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HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Re-assigned defenseman Charles Paquette to
Charlotte of East Coast Hockey League.
Buffalo Sabres -- Recalled right wing Vaclav varada and
defenseman Rumun Ndur from Rochester of the American Hockey
League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Returned left wing Darryl LaPlante to
Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Returned goaltender Richard Shulmistra to
Albany of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled defenseman Pavel Kubina and
right wing Corey Spring from Adirondack of the American Hockey
League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Returned defenseman Daniil Markov to St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Dallas Stars -- Placed right wing Todd Harvey on injured reserve
with a right knee injury; assigned forwards Jason Botterill and
Chris Tancill and defenseman Dan Keczmer to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned defenseman Jan Vopat to Utah of
the International Hockey League and center Jason Morgan to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
Saint John Flames (American Hockey League) -- Released goaltender
Kevin Murphy from an amateur tryout.
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HOCKEY
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Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Recalled defenseman Brian LaFleur from
Pensacola of the East Coast Hockey League.
Saint John Flames (AHL) -- Released goaltender Kevin Murphy
from an amateur tryout.
Charlotte Checkers (ECHL) -- Moved forward Matt Alvey from the
seven-day to the 14-day injured reserve.
Chesapeake IceBreakers (ECHL) -- Accepted forward/defenseman
Ryan Brown from Adirondack of the American Hockey League; waived
forward/defensemen Phil Milbourne.
Columbus Chill (ECHL) -- Accepted defenseman Beau Bilek from
Indianapolis of the International Hockey League.
Dayton Bombers (ECHL) -- Loaned forward Brian Secord to Manitoba
of the International Hockey League.
Mississippi Sea Wolves (ECHL) -- Moved left wing Greg Lakovic from
the seven-day to the 30-day injured reserve; signed forward
Andrew Cherbus.
Mobile Mysticks (ECHL) -- Accepted goaltender Chuck Thuss from
Houston of the International Hockey League; released goaltender
Steve Derbus as emergency backup.
South Carolina Stingrays (ECHL) -- Moved goaltender Bob
Delorimiere from the seven-day to the 14-day injured reserve;
placed left wing Steve Zoryk on the seven-day injured reserve;
signed right wing Blaine Fitzpatrick.
SOCCER
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MLS -- Named J. Richard Law vice president of consumer products.
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Anaheim Angels -- Optioned pitcher Geoff Edsell to Vancouver of
the Pacific Coast League (AAA).
Chicago Cubs -- Assigned pitcher Kerry Wood to minor league
camp.
Chicago White Sox -- Agreed to terms with free agent outfielder
Wil Cordero on a one-year contract with a one-year option;
designated pitcher Mike Bertotti for assignment.
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Buffalo Sabres -- Recalled right wing Vaclav Varada and
SOCCER
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OTHER
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Cotton Bowl Athletic Association -- Named Fred McClure chairman.
BSW
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FOOTBALL
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Green Bay Packers -- Signed tight end Tyrone Davis to a
multi-year contract.
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BASEBALL
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FOOTBALL
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HOCKEY
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Dallas Stars -- Placed right wing Todd Harvey on injured reserve
with a right knee injury; assigned forwards Jason Botterill and
Chris Tancill and defenseman Dan Keczmer to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Returned left wing Darryl LaPlante to
Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned defenseman Jan Vopat to Utah of
the International Hockey League and center Jason Morgan to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Returned goaltender Richard Shulmistra to
Albany of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled defenseman Pavel Kubina and
right wing Corey Spring from Adirondack of the American Hockey
League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Returned defenseman Daniil Markov to St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Quebec Rafales (IHL) -- Recalled defenseman Brian LaFleur from
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Philadelphia 76ers -- Activated forward Derrick Coleman from
the injured list; placed forward Kebu Stewart on the injured
list with patella tendinitis in his left knee.
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Continental Basketball Association -- Named Jamaal Wilkes
director of player development.
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FOOTBALL
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Tampa Bay Storm (Arena) -- Named David Knaus assistant head
coach.
HOCKEY
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Boston Bruins -- Re-assigned defenseman Charles Paquette to
Charlotte of East Coast Hockey League.
Buffalo Sabres -- Recalled right wing Vaclav Varada and
defenseman Rumun Ndur from Rochester of the American Hockey
League.
Dallas Stars -- Placed right wing Todd Harvey on injured reserve
with a right knee injury; assigned forwards Jason Botterill and
Chris Tancill and defenseman Dan Keczmer to Michigan of the
International Hockey League.
Detroit Red Wings -- Returned left wing Darryl LaPlante to
Adirondack of the American Hockey League.
Los Angeles Kings -- Assigned defenseman Jan Vopat to Utah of
the International Hockey League and center Jason Morgan to
Springfield of the American Hockey League.
New Jersey Devils -- Returned goaltender Richard Shulmistra to
Albany of the American Hockey League.
Tampa Bay Lightning -- Recalled defenseman Pavel Kubina and
right wing Corey Spring from Adirondack of the American Hockey
League.
Toronto Maple Leafs -- Returned defenseman Daniil Markov to St.
John's of the American Hockey League.
Vancouver Canucks -- Traded left wing Gino Odjick to the New
York Islanders for defenseman Jason Strudwick.
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Portland Power (ABL) -- Acquired guard Sonja Henning and a
fourth-round draft pick in the 1998 draft from the San Jose
Lasers for a third-round pick in the 1998 draft and a first-round
pick in the 1999 draft.
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director of program development.