rec.sport.hockey FAQ Part 1 of 2
Mitch McGowan
Last-modified: 15 Nov 1993
rec.sport.hockey answers to Frequently Asked Questions and other news:
Part 1 of 2
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Contents of Part 1:
News and information on the following leagues:
1. National Hockey League
- News & Scores
- Schedule
- Notable team news (transactions and announcements)
- League news
- Television
- Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks
- New NHL Rules
2. American Hockey League
3. International Hockey League
4. East Coast Hockey League
News and information on other leagues, as well as answers to frequently
asked questions and information available via e-mail are included in Part
2.
New information will be preceded by two asterisks (**).
Mitch
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1. National Hockey League (NHL)
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- News & Scores
SPIKE (Bryan K. Strouse) <b...@cbnewsh.cb.att.com> posts weekday news and
box scores (Sunday through Thursday). John P. Curcio
<j...@philabs.philips.com> posts weekend news and box scores. Both maintain
e-mail lists for faster delivery.
For detailed information concerning a team (particularly where to get
tickets and merchandise, where to watch games in town, etc.), send e-mail
to the net contact(s) for the team. Net contacts post team news as they
see/hear/read it.
**
The following teams have mailing lists. See Part 2 for addresses:
Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Montreal,
New York Rangers, Philadelphia, St. Louis, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Vancouver,
Washington.
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- Schedule
Eastern Conference teams will play five games against each of six
divisional opponents (30); four games against each of the seven teams in
the conference's other division (28) and two games against each of the 12
Western Conference members (24).
Western Conference teams will play six games against each of five
divisional opponents (30); four games against each of the six teams in the
conference's other division (24) and two games against each of the 14
Eastern Conference clubs (28).
Playoffs: The system will be conference-based, with the No. 1 team
meeting the No. 8 team in the first round, No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No.
6 and No. 4 vs. No. 5. Matchups will be based on overall points with the
four division champions being placed in the first- or second-place seeds
in each conference and being assured of home-ice in the first two playoff
rounds. All series will be best of seven (2-2-1-1-1 rotation) except
matchups between Central and Pacific teams. Those series will rotate 2-3-
2 to reduce travel. In those cases, the team with the most regular-season
points will choose whether to start the series at home or away.
Each NHL team will play two neutral site games. The neutral site games
will be held at Minneapolis (six games), Sacramento (4), Phoenix (4),
Cleveland (4), Hamilton (4), Halifax (2) and Saskatoon (2).
The 45th All-Star game will be held in New York's Madison Square Garden
Jan. 22.
A schedule program is available that contains the complete NHL schedule
and allows you to make a variety of queries about it. You can list the
schedule for given dates or teams, or list upcoming games between teams
and divisions (home games, away games, or either). The complete
distribution was posted to comp.sources.misc as Volume 39, Number 89.
Check your closest Usenet archive site for it. It is also available from
the official rec.sport.hockey FTP archive on wuarchive.wustl.edu in
directory /doc/misc/sports/nhl. On-line access is available by doing
"telnet culine.colorado.edu 860". This program is also available from the
statsmailer at <twi...@dab.ge.com>. Send e-mail with Subject:
"statsmailer" and Body: "REQUEST nhl93-94.2.shar".
November
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
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! ! 1 ! 2 ! 3 ! 4 ! 5 ! 6 !
! !StL @ Har!Bos @ Det!Cal @ Har!Cal @ Bos!Dal @ SJ !Cal @ Mon!
! !Tor @ Dal!Phi @ Flo!Dal @ Ana!NYI @ Chi!NJ @ Ana!Edm @ StL!
! ! !Pit @ SJ !Flo @ Tor!Que @ Phi!Ott @ Win!Har @ NYI!
! ! !TB @ Que!NJ @ LA !Tor @ Det!Van @ Was!NYR @ Que!
! ! !Van @ NYI!Ott @ Edm! ! !Phi @ Tor!
! ! ! !Pit @ Buf! ! !Pit @ LA !
! ! ! !StL @ Win! ! !TB @ Bos!
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!Bos @ Buf!TB @ NYR!Dal @ Ana!Flo @ Mon!Ana @ Cal! !Bos @ NYI!
!Edm @ Chi! !Edm @ Det!LA @ Van!Edm @ Bos! !Buf @ Phi!
!Flo @ Que! !LA @ Cal!NYI @ NJ !Flo @ Ott! !Chi @ Tor!
!NJ @ SJ ! !Pit @ StL!Ott @ Har!NJ @ Phi! !Dal @ Win!
!Pit @ Ana! !Que @ Was!Phi @ Buf!Pit @ Chi! !Det @ Pit!
!Van @ Phi! !Tor @ SJ !Win @ NYR!SJ @ Dal! !Edm @ Har!
!Win @ Dal! !Win @ NYI! !Tor @ StL! !NYR @ Was!
! ! ! ! !Was @ TB ! !Ott @ Mon!
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! ! ! ! ! ! !Van @ Cal!
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!Ana @ Van!Edm @ Tor!NYR @ Flo!Bos @ Har!Cal @ StL!Ana @ Van!Cal @ Dal!
!Dal @ Chi!Mon @ Ott!Phi @ Pit!Buf @ NJ !Chi @ Flo!NYR @ TB !Chi @ TB !
!Que @ Flo!Win @ Cal!SJ @ Was!Det @ Win!Har @ Phi!Win @ Buf!Det @ NJ !
!SJ @ NYR! !StL @ Van!Edm @ Mon!NYI @ Mon! !LA @ StL!
! ! ! !NYI @ Ott!NJ @ Ott! !Phi @ Bos!
! ! ! !TB @ Dal!SJ @ Bos! !Pit @ Mon!
! ! ! !Tor @ Ana!Tor @ LA ! !SJ @ Har!
! ! ! ! !Was @ Pit! !Tor @ Edm!
! ! ! ! ! ! !Was @ Flo!
! ! ! ! ! ! !Win @ Que!
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!21 !22 !23 !24 !25 !26 !27 !
!Ana @ Edm!Ana @ Cal!Det @ SJ !Ana @ Win!LA @ Que!Chi @ Cal!Ana @ SJ !
!Det @ StL!Buf @ Ott!Har @ Flo!Bos @ Pit! !Flo @ Bos!Bos @ Tor!
!LA @ Dal!Tor @ Van!Mon @ NYR!Chi @ Edm! !NJ @ StL!Buf @ Que!
!NYI @ Phi! !NJ @ Que!Det @ Van! !Ott @ Buf!Dal @ Det!
!SJ @ Buf! ! !Har @ TB ! !Pit @ Was!Flo @ Har!
! ! ! !Mon @ Phi! !SJ @ Ana!LA @ Mon!
! ! ! !NJ @ Buf! !TB @ Phi!NYR @ NYI!
! ! ! !NYI @ Dal! !Van @ Win!Ott @ Pit!
! ! ! !NYR @ Ott! ! !Phi @ TB !
! ! ! !StL @ Was! ! !Van @ Edm!
! ! ! !Tor @ Cal! ! ! !
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!28 !29 !30 ! ! ! ! !
!Det @ NYI!Buf @ Tor!Bos @ Que! ! ! ! !
!Was @ NYR!Chi @ Van!Dal @ Cal! ! ! ! !
!Win @ StL!Dal @ Edm!NYR @ NJ ! ! ! ! !
! !Har @ Ott!Was @ NYI! ! ! ! !
! ! !Win @ LA ! ! ! ! !
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- Notable team news (transactions and announcements)
Note that this information is culled from press releases and posts. It
is updated twice monthly and only information currently under discussion
or of continuing importance or interest will be listed for more than two
postings.
Anaheim Mighty Ducks Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 93-94 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play
Contact: Brian Casey <b...@macsch.com>
**
Recalled goaltender Mikhail Shtalenkov.
**
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Kings jointly announced
they will participate in a exhibition hockey game on December 9 in Anaheim
to help the recent fire victims in Orange and Los Angeles counties. All
proceeds from ticket sales, parking and concessions will be donated to the
Southern California chapter of the American Red Cross to assist victims
affected by the recent fires that swept through Southern California.
Boston Bruins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 24-25 Stanley Cups: 5 Last Cup: 71-72
Last season: 1st in Adams Division, 2nd overall (51-26-7)
Eliminated by Buffalo in Division Semi-Finals
Contact: Bri Farenell <fare...@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
The Shawmut Center (19,000 seats) is expected to be ready for use by the
fall of 1995.
Acquired center Jon Morris from San Jose for undetermined
considerations.
Signed defenseman Ray Bourque to a multi-year contract.
**
Acquired left winger Dave Capuano from San Jose for unspecified future
considerations. Capuano was assigned to the Bruins' Providence affiliate
in the AHL.
Buffalo Sabres Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone: 1-800-333-PUCK (1-800-333-7825)
First Season: 70-71 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Adams Division, 15th overall (38-36-10)
Eliminated by Montreal in Division Final
Contact: Jeff Horvath <jhor...@macc.wisc.edu>
Groundbreaking for the Crossroads Arena (20,000 seats for hockey) is set
for November 1993. The Sabres plan to open the 1995-96 season at the new
facility.
Aquired defenseman Craig Muni and a conditional draft choice from
Chicago for defenseman Keith Carney.
**
Announced that the club has reached a multi-year contract agreement with
right wing Alexander Mogilny.
**
Assigned right wing Scott Thomas to Rochester of the American Hockey
League.
Calgary Flames Pacific Division, Western Conference
Formerly Atlanta Flames (72/73-79/80)
First Season: 80-81 Stanley Cups: 1 Last Cup: 88-89
Last season: 2nd in Smythe Division, 9th overall (43-30-11)
Eliminated by Los Angeles in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Alan Caldwell <cald...@cpsc.ucalgary.ca>
Chicago Blackhawks Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 3 Last Cup: 60-61
Last season: 1st in Norris Division, 3rd overall (47-25-12)
Eliminated by St. Louis in Division Semi-Final
Contact: John Scholvin <scho...@casbah.acns.nwu.edu>
The United Center is scheduled to open in August 1994.
Defenseman Chris Chelios was suspended indefinitely by the National
Hockey League after his involvement in an incident in a game against the
Hartford Whalers. The terms of the suspension will be announced upon the
completion of an investigation and a meeting with Chelios.
Traded defenseman Craig Muni and a conditional draft choice to Buffalo
for defenseman Keith Carney.
**
Traded right wing Steve Larmer and defenseman Bryan Marchment to the
Hartford Whalers for left wing Patrick Poulin and defenseman Eric
Weinrich.
Dallas Stars Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Minnesota North Stars (67/68-92/93)
Cleveland Barons were merged with Minnesota for the 1978/79 season.
First Season: 93-94 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Norris Division, 18th overall (36-38-10)
Contact: Mitch McGowan <ham...@u.washington.edu>
**
Right wing Derrick Smith, who had been recalled to replace the injured
James Black, was assigned to Kalamazoo of the IHL.
**
Recalled right wing Trent Klatt from Kalamazoo.
Detroit Red Wings Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Detroit Cougars (26/27-29/30) -> Detroit Falcons (30/31-32/33)
First Season: 33-34 Stanley Cups: 7 Last Cup: 54-55
Last season: 2nd in Norris Division, 5th overall (47-28-9)
Eliminated by Toronto in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Scott Glenn <SGL...@cmsa.gmr.com>
Center Steve Yzerman will miss the next month of the season with a
herniated disk, club officials said Friday, October 22, and will be
inactive for the next two weeks before beginning rehabilitation. Yzerman
was hospitalized briefly after suffering the injury in Thursday night's 6-
2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets. He left the game in the first period
after he was elbowed in the head by Jets center Thomas Steen. The impact
snapped Yzerman's head back.
Edmonton Oilers Pacific Division, Western Conference
Formerly Alberta Oilers (WHA) (72/73) -> Edmonton Oilers (WHA) (72/73-
78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 5 Last Cup: 89-90
Last season: 5th in Smythe Division, 20th overall (26-50-8)
Contact: Andrew Scott <and...@idacom.hp.com>
**
Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington has applied to the NHL to move
the franchise to another city, according to reports. On Friday, November
5, USA Today reported Pocklington seeking a deal with Minneapolis or a
city in Canada before the league meetings take place Dec. 9 and 10.
Pocklington, who will let Edmonton match any offer, has been at odds with
the owners of Northlands Coliseum over a new lease and has threatened to
move the team to Hamilton, Ontario. According to the Edmonton Sun, city
officials hope to work out a deal with Pocklington's lawyers and over the
weekend and present it to the Northlands board Tuesday, November 9.
**
Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington has applied to the National
Hockey League to move the franchise to Minneapolis, but the non-profit
organization which runs the Northlands Coliseum was granted an interim
injunction to prevent futher steps in the transfer from taking place.
Edmonton Northlands, which runs the coliseum where the Oilers play,
received the injunction Monday, November 8. Pocklington, who has said he
will let Edmonton match any offer, has been at odds with Edmonton
Northlands over a new lease and has threatened to move the team. Hamilton,
Ontario, had been the most talked about future destination for the Oilers
and Phoenix also was mentioned. But Pocklington apparently was impressed
with what Minneapolis had to offer and stopped his search there. Edmonton
city officials have been hoping to work out a deal with Pocklington's
lawyers in order to keep the franchise.
**
Traded defenseman Chris Joseph to the Tampa Bay Lightning for defenseman
Bob Beers.
**
Assigned left wings Louie DeBrusk and Alexander Kerch to Cape Breton of
the American Hockey League (AHL).
Florida Panthers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 93-94 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play
Contact: Rolland Crunk <r...@hal.com>
**
Recalled center Len Barrie and right wing Jamie Leach from Cincinnati
(IHL).
Hartford Whalers Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Formerly New England Whalers (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Adams Division, 21st overall (26-52-6)
Contact: Steve Gallichio <ste...@cadkey.com>
<kayl...@digex.net>
**
Acquired right wing Steve Larmer and defenseman Bryan Marchment from
Chicago for left wing Patrick Poulin and defenseman Eric Weinrich.
**
Traded right wing Steve Larmer, left wing Nick Kypreos, defenseman Barry
Richter and a conditional draft pick to the New York Rangers for center
Darren Turcotte and defenseman James Patrick.
**
Traded defenseman Doug Houda to Los Angeles for right wing Marc Potvin.
**
Claimed defenseman Bob McGill from the New York Islanders on waivers.
**
Agreed to terms on a multi-year contract with U.S. Olympic team left
wing Jim Storm.
**
Reassigned left wing Igor Chibirev to Springfield of the American Hockey
League.
**
Signed center Andrew Cassels to a multi-year contract.
**
Reassigned defenseman Dan Keczmer to Springfield of the American Hockey
League.
**
Announced left wing Jim Storm is joining the team from the U.S. Olympic
team.
**
Recalled goaltender Mike Lenarduzzi from Springfield of the American
Hockey League under emergency conditions.
Los Angeles Kings Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 3rd in Smythe Division, 11th overall (39-35-10)
Eliminated by Montreal in Stanley Cup Finals
Contact: Stan Willis <wil...@empire.dnet.hac.com>
**
Traded forward Marc Potvin to Hartford for defenseman Doug Houda.
**
The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim and the Los Angeles Kings jointly announced
they will participate in a exhibition hockey game on December 9 in Anaheim
to help the recent fire victims in Orange and Los Angeles counties. All
proceeds from ticket sales, parking and concessions will be donated to the
Southern California chapter of the American Red Cross to assist victims
affected by the recent fires that swept through Southern California.
Montreal Canadiens Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 17-18 Stanley Cups: 24 Last Cup: 92-93
Last season: 3rd in Adams Division, 6th overall (48-30-6)
Stanley Cup Champions
The new Montreal Forum is expected to open in 1995.
Defenseman Patrice Brisebois could miss up to one month of action due to
a strained right knee ligament suffered in a 5-2 victory over the Toronto
Maple Leafs on Saturday, October 30.
**
The NHL suspended Montreal defenseman Kevin Haller for four games and
fined him $500 for a slashing incident against Mark Messier of the Rangers
on Oct. 28.
New Jersey Devils Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
Formerly Kansas City Scouts (74/75-75/76) -> Colorado Rockies (76/77-
81/82)
First Season: 82-83 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Patrick Division, 12th overall (40-37-7)
Eliminated by Pittsburgh in Division Semi-Final
**
Assigned center Brian Rolston to the United States Olympic team.
**
Recalled right wing Ben Hankinson from Albany of the American Hockey
League.
New York Islanders Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 72-73 Stanley Cups: 4 Last Cup: 82-83
Last season: 3rd in Patrick Division, 13th overall (40-37-7)
Eliminated by Montreal in Conference Final
Contact: Mark Anania <ana...@rpi.edu>
Defenseman Uwe Krupp will miss at least a month after suffering a broken
sinus bone Tuesday, October 26, in a 7-0 victory over the Los Angeles
Kings. Krupp was hit in the face by a puck off the stick of Kings'
defenseman Mark Hardy, causing a cut over his right eye that needed 18
stitches. Islanders team doctors said the sinus cavity must be repaired
surgically.
**
Islanders captain Pat Flatley will miss a minimum of two-to-four weeks
with a broken jaw, the team learned Wednesday, November 3. Flatley broke
his jaw on the lower right side during a 4-3 loss at Philadelphia Oct. 22
and may miss even more time should the jaw need wiring.
New York Rangers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 3 Last Cup: 39-40
Last season: 6th in Patrick Division, 19th overall (34-39-11)
Contact: Keith Keller <kke...@nomad.sas.upenn.edu>
**
Acquired right wing Steve Larmer, left wing Nick Kypreos, defenseman
Barry Richter and a conditional draft pick from Hartford for center Darren
Turcotte and defenseman James Patrick.
**
The NHL suspended right wing Nick Kypreos, acquired by the NY Rangers
from Hartford, for five games and fined him $500 for deliberately injuring
James Black of Dallas on Oct. 27.
**
Agreed to terms with defenseman Jeff Beukeboom.
Ottawa Senators Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Adams Division, 24th overall (10-70-4)
Note: This franchise is the second NHL team to bear that name. Ottawa
Senators (first franchise) (17/18-30/31, 32/33-33/34) (7 cups) -> St.
Louis Eagles (34/35)
Contact: Scott Simpson <sim...@bnr.ca>
Jean-Henri Duteau <jdu...@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>
**
Right wing Sylvain Turgeon will be sidelined indefinitely with a
fractured left forearm.
**
Recalled defenseman Gord Dineen from San Diego of the International
Hockey League.
**
Assigned right wing Robert Burakovsky to Prince Edward Island of the
American Hockey League.
Philadelphia Flyers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 74-75
Last season: 5th in Patrick Division, 17th overall (36-37-11)
Contact: Pete Clark <se...@hos1cad.att.com>
The opening date of Spectrum II has been pushed back to fall 1995.
Goaltender Tommy Soderstrom will undergo more tests to determine if the
dizzy spell he experienced Wednesday night, October 27, in a game in
Ottawa could be related to the Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome that was
diagnosed last season. During a routine physical examination before
training camp last season, Soderstrom was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-
White syndrome -- a condition in which the electrical impulses that
determine the heart beat follow an alternative pathway. Under certain
situations, the condition could lead to a rapid heart beat, resulting in
dizziness or lightheadedness.
**
Eric Lindros will miss three to six weeks of action because of a right
knee injury suffered Thursday, November 11, against the New Jersey Devils,
a Flyers spokesman said. Lindros suffered the injury when he was checked
by the Devils' Bill Guerin and then stumbled over another Flyer player. He
left the ice under his own power, and was to be evaluated by the Flyers'
team physician.
**
Eric Lindros underwent an MRI which revealed a partially torn medial
collateral ligament in his right knee. Lindros will be sidelined three to
six weeks. No surgery will be required. Lindros suffered the torn knee
ligament on Thursday, November 11, in a game against the New Jersey
Devils.
Pittsburgh Penguins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 91-92
Last season: 1st in Patrick Division, 1st overall (56-21-7)
Eliminated by New York Islanders in Division Final
Contact: Thomas Sullivan <t...@cs.cmu.edu>
Matthew T. Keating <mk...@andrew.cmu.edu>
**
The Pittsburgh Penguins Thursday, November 11, denied a published report
that said Mario Lemieux will not play again until mid-to-late January
because he is not fully recovered from offseason back surgery.
**
The Pittsburgh Penguins announced Friday, November 12, that center Mario
Lemieux will be sidelined indefinitely because of back pain. Lemieux has
not yet fully recovered from July back surgery. Lemieux will continue his
rehabilitation and conditioning programs to strengthen the back before he
is cleared to resume playing with the team.
Quebec Nordiques Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone: 1-800-463-3333
Formerly Quebec Nordiques (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 2nd in Adams Division, 4th overall (47-27-10)
Eliminated by Montreal in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Daniel E Comeau <come...@tuns.ca>
St. Louis Blues Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Norris Division, 16th overall (37-36-11)
Eliminated by Toronto in Division Final
Contact: Joseph Ashkar <jc...@cec1.wustl.edu>
San Jose Sharks Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 91-92 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Smythe Division, 23rd overall (11-71-2)
Contact: Nelson Lu <clau...@leland.stanford.edu>
Acquired center Todd Elik on waivers from the Edmonton Oilers.
Traded center Jon Morris to Boston for undetermined considerations.
**
Left wings David Bruce and Dave Capuano cleared waivers and have been
assigned to Kansas City of the IHL.
**
Sent left winger Dave Capuano to Boston for unspecified future
considerations.
**
Reassigned center Jeff McLean to Kansas City of the International Hockey
League (IHL).
Tampa Bay Lightning Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone: 1-800-881-2639 (pre-recorded news)
First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Norris Division, 22nd overall (23-54-7)
Contact: Tom Wilson <twi...@dab.ge.com>
The Tampa Bay Lightning will play most of their home games in the
Thunderdome (formerly the Suncoast Dome) in St. Petersburg. 5 games will
be played in the Orlando Arena: 12/14, 12/26, 1/2, 1/24, and 3/20.
Obtained right wing Pat Elynuik from Washington for a fifth-round draft
choice in the 1995 entry draft.
**
Acquired defenseman Chris Joseph from Edmonton for defenseman Bob Beers.
**
Recalled right wing Tim Bergland from Atlanta of the IHL.
Toronto Maple Leafs Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Toronto Arenas (17/18-18/19) (1 Cup) -> Toronto St. Patricks
(19/20-25/26) (1 Cup)
First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 11 Last Cup: 66-67
Last season: 3rd in Norris Division, 8th overall (44-29-11)
Eliminated by Los Angeles in Conference Final
Contact: Shawn <cs90...@ariel.yorku.ca>
**
Center Doug Gilmour reportedly is on the verge of signing a five-year,
$15 million contract extension. The Toronto Star reported Gilmour has
agreed to the new pact. Maple Leafs officials could not be reached for
comment.
**
Right wing Nikolai Borschevsky underwent surgery to repair a ruptured
spleen following a game Wednesday night, November 3, against Florida.
Borschevsky returned to the bench in the first period after being checked
by a Panther player. He continued to play in the second period, but left
the game when the pain intensified. He was removed from Maple Leaf Gardens
on a stretcher and was taken to a hospital by ambulance. He will be out
for up to two months.
**
Assigned center Alexi Kudashov to St. John's of the American Hockey
League.
**
Recalled defenseman Drake Berehowsky from St. John's of the AHL.
Vancouver Canucks Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 70-71 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 1st in Smythe Division, 7th overall (46-29-9)
Eliminated by Los Angeles in Division Final
Contact: Bill Boora <rbo...@sfu.ca>
A new stadium (20,000 seats), to be called The Northwest Arena, will be
built in Vancouver, with a completion date of Fall 1995.
**
The NHL suspended forward Geoff Courtnall for one game pending further
review of an incident in a game Saturday, November 13, versus the Calgary
Flames.
Washington Capitals Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 74-75 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 2nd in Patrick Division, 10th overall (43-34-7)
Eliminated by New York Islanders in Division Semi-Final
Contact: David Lu <da...@eng.umd.edu>
Center Dale Hunter will remain suspended through the team's first 21
games of the 1993-94 season, it was announced Tuesday, May 4, by
Commissioner Gary Bettman. Hunter will be suspended throughout the entire
preseason and the first quarter of the regular season. He will be eligible
to practice without pay two weeks prior to his reinstatement and will lose
approximately $150,000 in salary. The Capitals also have been fined
$150,000 in what Bettman called ``the most stringent penalty in National
Hockey League history.''
Sent right wing Pat Elynuik to Tampa Bay for a fifth-round draft choice
in the 1995 entry draft.
**
The NHL cleared suspended forward Dale Hunter of Washington to return to
practice. Hunter will be permitted to return to game action Nov. 26
against Pittsburgh at home.
Winnipeg Jets Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Winnipeg Jets (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Smythe Division, 14th overall (40-37-7)
Eliminated by Vancouver in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Jean-Henri Duteau <jdu...@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>
Steve Eitzen <umei...@cc.umanitoba.ca>
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- League news:
Draft:
Hartford has been selected as the site for the 1994 entry draft. The
draft is scheduled for June 28-29 at the Civic Center Arena. The first two
rounds will be held Tuesday night, June 28, starting a 7:30 p.m. EDT. The
remaining rounds will take place on Wednesday starting at noon EDT. Unlike
past years, the draft will be conducted separately from the annual league
meetings. The annual meetings will be scheduled for another location and
time.
The 1995 draft will be held in Winnipeg.
Olympics:
The NHL announced February 26, 1993, it will not make professional
players available to compete in the 1994 Winter Olympics.
League Leadership:
Gary Bettman is commissioner of the National Hockey League.
Former Hartford Whalers President and General Manager Brian Burke is the
league's executive vice president and director of hockey operations.
Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall is chairman of the NHL's Board of
Governors. The Executive Committee is McNall, Ron Corey of the Montreal
Canadiens, Mike Ilitch of the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Pocklington of the
Edmonton Oilers and Ed Snider of the Philadelphia Flyers.
NHLPA:
Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers is the new president of the
National Hockey League Players' Association.
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Officiating:
National Hockey League negotiators Tuesday, November 9, made what they
said represented a final offer to the Officials' Association, whose
agreement to continue to work expires Monday, November 15. The NHL's offer
would provide immediate and substantial salary increases for all referees
and linesmen. Over the four-year term of the proposed deal, base salaries
for referees and linesmen would rise by more than 65 percent. In the first
year alone, referee salaries would increase more than 29 percent and
linesmen's salaries would increase more than 26 percent. Under the
league's offer, base salaries for first-year referees would increase from
$50,000 to $65,000 in the first year of the contract and to $80,000 by the
fourth year. A referee with ten years of experience would receive an
increase from $80,000 to $125,000. And the most senior referees would
nearly double their base salaries from $90,000 to $175,000. By the fourth
year of the agreement, the salary scale would rise to a range from $80,000
for a first-year referee to $220,000 for the most senior referees.
**
Unable to reach a settlement with the NHL, the National Hockey League
Officials Association went on strike at midnight eastern time Monday,
November 15, for the first time in its history. The two sides met in New
York for over two hours Sunday, and no progress was made to avert a
walkout by referees and linesmen.
Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations Brian Burke said
in a televised interview on the Madison Square Garden Network Sunday night
that no progress was made in Sunday's talks, and that the league would
proceed with its plan to use replacement officials in the event of a
walkout. Burke made his comments prior to Sunday night's San Jose Sharks-
New York Rangers game. The strike deadline of midnight eastern time
actually passed during the Anaheim-Vancouver game, but the officials had
agreed to finish the game.
NHL officials Friday night voted unanimously, 58-0, to reject the
league's latest contract offer.
Miscellaneous:
Hall of Famers Gordie Howe and Rod Gilbert were named honorary captains
for the NHL All-Star Game at New York's Madison Square Garden Jan. 22.
Howe will be honorary captain of the Western Conference All-Star team and
Gilbert will serve as honorary captain for the Eastern Conference.
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- Television
Games are carried on TSN and CBC in Canada, on ESPN and ESPN2 in the U.S.
Check your local listings. ESPN2 will carry 3 NHL games per week. ESPN
will carry 25 regular season games.
NBC Sports will televise the 1994 National Hockey League All-Star Game
on Saturday afternoon, Jan. 22. The 1994 game will take place at Madison
Square Garden in New York and will begin at 3 p.m. EST.
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- Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks
1992-93 Award Winners:
Hart (most valuable): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Norris (defenseman): Chris Chelios, Chicago Blackhawks
Calder (rookie): Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg Jets
Vezina (goalie): Ed Belfour, Chicago Blackhawks
Art Ross (most points): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jack Adams (coach): Pat Burns, Toronto Maple Leafs
Frank J. Selke (defensive forward): Doug Gilmour, Toronto Maple Leafs
Lady Byng (sportsmanship): Pierre Turgeon, New York Islanders
Bill Masterton (perseverence): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jennings (lowest goals against average): Ed Belfour, Chicago Blackhawks
King Clancy Memorial (leadership and community involvement): Dave Poulin,
Boston Bruins
Lester Patrick Award (outstanding service to hockey in the United States):
Frank Boucher, Red Dutton, Bruce McNall, Gil Stein
Lester B. Pearson (outstanding player as voted by the league's players)--
Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
1992-93 All-Stars:
First team all-stars: Mario Lemieux (center, Pittsburgh), Teemu Selanne
(right wing, Winnipeg), Luc Robitaille (left wing, Los Angeles), Ray
Bourque (defense, Boston), Chris Chelios (defense, Chicago), Ed Belfour
(goalie, Chicago)
Second team all-stars: Pat Lafontaine (center, Buffalo), Alexander Mogilny
(right wing, Buffalo), Kevin Stevens (left wing, Pittsburgh), Larry Murphy
(defenseman, Pittsburgh), Al Iafrate (Washington), Tom Barrasso (goalie,
Pittsburgh)
1992-93 All-Star Game Starters (as voted by fans):
Wales Conference: Mario Lemieux (C, Pittsburgh), Jaromir Jagr (W,
Pittsburgh), Kevin Stevens (W, Pittsburgh), Ray Bourque (D, Boston), Brian
Leetch (D, Rangers), Patrick Roy, (G, Montreal).
Campbell Conference: Steve Yzerman (C, Detroit), Brett Hull (W, St.
Louis), Pavel Bure (W, Vancouver), Chris Chelios (D, Chicago), Paul Coffey
(D, Los Angeles), Ed Belfour (G, Chicago)
1992-93 All-Rookie Team: Felix Potvin (G, Toronto), Scott Niedermayer
(D, New Jersey), Vladimir Malakhov (D, Islanders), Joe Juneau (F, Boston),
Teemu Selanne (F, Winnipeg), Eric Lindros (F, Philadelphia)
1993 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Player: Billy Smith, Guy Lapointe, Steve Shutt, Edgar Laprade.
Builder: Seymour Knox III, Frank Griffiths, Fred Page
Referee-Linesman: John D'Amico
First round of the 1993 entry draft:
# Player (pos, team)
1 Alexandre Daigle (C, Ottawa)
2 Chris Pronger(D, Hartford) (pick acquired from San Jose)
3 Chris Gratton (C, Tampa Bay)
4 Paul Kariya (LW, Anaheim)
5 Rob Niedermayer (C, Florida)
6 Viktor Kozlov (RW, San Jose) (pick acquired from Hartford)
7 Jason Arnott (C, Edmonton)
8 Niklas Sundstrom (C, New York Rangers)
9 Todd Harvey (C, Dallas)
10 Jocelyn Thibault (G, Quebec) (pick acquired from Philadelphia)
11 Brendan Witt (D, Washington) (pick acquired from St. Louis)
12 Kenny Jonsson (D, Toronto) (pick acquired from Buffalo)
13 Denis Pederson (C, New Jersey)
14 Adam Deadmarsh (C, Quebec) (pick acquired from New York Islanders)
15 Mats Lindgren (C, Winnipeg)
16 Nick Stajduhar (D, Edmonton) (pick acquired from Los Angeles)
17 Jason Allison (C, Washington)
18 Jesper Mattsson (RW, Calgary)
19 Landon Wilson (RW, Toronto)
20 Mike Wilson (D, Vancouver)
21 Saku Koivu (C, Montreal)
22 Anders Eriksson (D, Detroit)
23 Todd Bertuzzi (C, New York Islanders) (pick acquired from Quebec)
24 Eric Lecompte (LW, Chicago)
25 Kevyn Adams (C, Boston)
26 Stefan Bergqvist (D, Pittsburgh)
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2. American Hockey League (AHL)
League contact: Bri Farenell <fare...@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
1992-93 Calder Cup Winner: Cape Breton Oilers
The American Hockey League named Dave Andrews to succeed Jack
Butterfield as league president, effective next July; announced
Butterfield will serve as chairman of the board of AHL.
Atlantic Division
Cape Breton Oilers NHL Affiliate: Edmonton
Fredericton Canadiens NHL Affiliate: Montreal
Moncton Hawks NHL Affiliate: Winnipeg/Dallas
Prince Edward Island Senators NHL Affiliate: Ottawa
St. John Blue Flames NHL Affiliate: Calgary
St. John's Maple Leafs NHL Affiliate: Toronto
Northern Division
Adirondack Red Wings NHL Affiliate: Detroit
Contact: Bri Farenell <fare...@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
Albany Riverrats NHL Affiliate: New Jersey
Portland Pirates NHL Affiliate: Washington
Providence Bruins NHL Affiliate: Boston
Springfield Indians NHL Affiliate: Hartford
Southern Division
Binghamton Rangers NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers
Cornwall Aces NHL Affiliate: Quebec
Contact: Daniel E Comeau <come...@tuns.ca>
John Edwards <aa...@freenet.carleton.ca>
Hamilton Canucks NHL Affiliate: Vancouver
Hershey Bears NHL Affiliate: Philadelphia
Rochester Americans NHL Affiliate: Buffalo
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3. International Hockey League (IHL)
1992-93 Turner Cup Winner: Fort Wayne Komets
The International Hockey League granted an expansion franchise to Denver
for the 1994-95 season.
The IHL is looking at groups in: Paris, London, Milan, Helsinki,
Stockholm, and Frankfurt.
Division winners qualify for the playoffs along with the two teams with
the best record in each conference. An exception is made to accommodate
the extra team in the Western, so if the fifth team in the Western has a
better record than the fourth place team in the Eastern, it qualifies for
post-season play.
Western Conference Pacific Division
Las Vegas Thunder
Phoenix Roadrunners NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles
Salt Lake Golden Eagles NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
Contact: Roland Behunin <beh...@oodis01.hill.af.mil>
<au...@cleveland.freenet.edu>
San Diego Gulls NHL Affiliate: Anaheim
Western Conference Midwest Division
Atlanta Knights NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay
Contact: P. K. Templeton <gt3...@prism.gatech.edu>
W. Jarrett Campbell <gt9...@prism.gatech.edu>
Kansas City Blades NHL Affiliate: San Jose
Milwaukee Admirals Independent
Eastern Conference Atlantic Division
Cincinnati Cyclones NHL Affiliate: Florida
Contact: Rob Gasser <rga...@uoft02.utoledo.edu>
Indianapolis Ice NHL Affiliate: Chicago
Contact: Mark J. Benvenga <benveng...@lilly.com>
Traded right wing Alexander Andreivski to Kalamazoo for right wing Yves
Heroux.
Peoria Rivermen NHL Affiliate: St. Louis
Eastern Conference Central Division
Cleveland Lumberjacks NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne Komets Independent
Kalamazoo Wings NHL Affiliate: Dallas
Contact: Mitch McGowan <ham...@u.washington.edu>
Acquired right wing Alexander Andreivski from Indianapolis for right
wing Yves Heroux.
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4. East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)
1992-93 Riley Cup Winner: Toledo Storm
East Division
Charlotte Checkers NHL Affiliate: Boston
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Greensboro Monarchs NHL Affiliate: Anaheim/Quebec
Hampton Roads Admirals NHL Affiliate: Washington
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Raleigh IceCaps NHL Affiliate: Hartford/New Jersey
Richmond Renegades NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
Roanoke Express NHL Affiliate: San Jose
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South Carolina Stingrays NHL Affiliate: Toronto
West Division
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Birmingham Bulls NHL Affiliate: Florida
Huntington Blizzard Independent
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Huntsville Blast Independent
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Knoxville Cherokees NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay
Louisville Icehawks NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh
Contact: Paul Heitkemper <pghe...@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>
Nashville Knights Independent
North Division
Columbus Chill NHL Affiliate: Chicago/Vancouver
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Dayton Bombers NHL Affiliate: Dallas
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Erie Panthers NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers
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Johnstown Chiefs AHL Affiliate: Hershey
Toledo Storm NHL Affiliate: Detroit
Contact: Rob Gasser <rga...@uoft02.utoledo.edu>
Wheeling Thunderbirds NHL Affiliate: Edmonton/Montreal
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The rec.sport.hockey Frequently Asked Questions posting is posted semi-
monthly, usually on the 1st and 15th of each month, during the hockey
season. This file was originally created by Tom Wilson, who posted it
during the 1991-92 season. It was taken over by Mitch McGowan for the
1992-93 season.
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