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rec.sport.hockey answers to Frequently Asked Questions and other news:
Part 1 of 2

Send comments, suggestions and criticisms regarding this FAQ list via e-
mail to ham...@u.washington.edu. Please make corrections via e-mail,
indicating "r.s.h FAQ" as the subject line. Feel free to start a
discussion on any previously mentioned topic (but use an appropriate
subject line).

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
2. American Hockey League
3. International Hockey League
4. East Coast Hockey League
5. Colonial Hockey League
6. Central 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 (**).

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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).

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: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo,
Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles, Montreal, New
York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Quebec, St.
Louis, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Washington. See Part 2 for list
addresses.

1993-94 Final Standings

EASTERN CONFERENCE
Atlantic Division
W L T Pts GF GA
z-N.Y. Rangers 52 24 8 112 299 231
x-New Jersey 47 25 12 106 306 220
x-Washington 39 35 10 88 277 263
x-N.Y.Islanders 36 36 12 84 282 264
Florida 33 34 17 83 233 233
Philadelphia 35 39 10 80 294 314
Tampa Bay 30 43 11 71 224 251
Northeast Division
y-Pittsburgh 44 27 13 101 299 285
x-Boston 42 29 13 97 289 252
x-Montreal 41 29 14 96 283 248
x-Buffalo 43 32 9 95 282 218
Quebec 34 42 8 76 275 284
Hartford 27 48 9 63 227 288
Ottawa 14 61 9 37 201 397

WESTERN CONFERENCE
Central Division
W L T Pts GF GA
z-Detroit 46 30 8 100 356 275
x-Toronto 43 29 12 98 280 243
x-Dallas 42 29 13 97 286 265
x-St. Louis 40 33 11 91 270 283
x-Chicago 39 36 9 87 254 240
Winnipeg 24 51 9 57 245 344
Pacific Division
y-Calgary 42 29 13 97 302 256
x-Vancouver 41 40 3 85 279 276
x-San Jose 33 35 16 82 252 265
Anaheim 33 46 5 71 229 251
Los Angeles 27 45 12 66 294 322
Edmonton 25 45 14 64 261 305
x-qualified for playoffs
y-won division title
z-won conference title

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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.

NHL 1995 Schedule Format
Season -- 78th Season
Games -- 624 in 104 days (48 per club)
Opens -- Friday, Jan. 20
Concludes -- Wednesday, May 3
Playoffs Start -- Saturday, May 6
Playoffs End -- By Saturday, July 1
Playoff Series -- Four rounds played under best-of-seven format.
Eastern Conference -- Four games against each of six divisional
opponents and three or four games against each of the seven teams in the
other division of their conference.
Western Conference -- Four or five games against each of five
divisional opponents and three or four games against each of the six teams
in the other division of their conference.

**
February 1995 NHL Schedule
*All Times Eastern
*Wednesday, Feb. 1
N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Detroit at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
Chicago at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.
Toronto at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
*Thursday, Feb. 2
Ottawa at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Quebec at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.
Montreal at Florida, 7:30 p.m.
Buffalo at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.
*Friday, Feb. 3
Chicago at Calgary, 8:30 p.m.
Toronto at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.
Detroit at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 4
Buffalo at Philadelphia, 1 p.m.
Hartford at Boston, 1:30 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Pittsburgh, 1:30 p.m.
New Jersey at Quebec, 1:30 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Florida at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Winnipeg, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.
Toronto at Calgary, 10:30 p.m.
Detroit at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
*Sunday, Feb. 5
Hartford at Quebec, 1:30 p.m.
Chicago at Vancouver, 5 p.m.
Tampa Bay at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Pittsburgh at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
*Monday, Feb. 6
Philadelphia at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Winnipeg at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, Feb. 7
Montreal at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Florida at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Washington at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
N.Y. Islanders at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Feb. 8
Quebec at Hartford, 7 p.m.
Montreal at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m.
Washington at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Dallas at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Winnipeg at Edmonton, 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, Feb. 9
Quebec at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Florida at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at St. Louis, 7:30 p.m.
Anaheim at Calgary, 9:30 p.m.
Winnipeg at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
*Friday, Feb. 10
Hartford at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Toronto at Detroit, 7:30 p.m.
San Jose at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 11
Buffalo at N.Y. Islanders, 1 p.m.
Washington at Boston, 1:30 p.m.
Ottawa at Quebec, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
Montreal at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Hartford at Florida, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Calgary at Dallas, 8 p.m.
Winnipeg at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.
San Jose at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
*Sunday, Feb. 12
Anaheim at Edmonton, 4 p.m.
New Jersey at Florida, 6 p.m.
Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m.
Los Angeles at Detroit, 8 p.m.
Hartford at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
Washington at Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Calgary at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.
Winnipeg at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, Feb. 14
Boston at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
Quebec at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
Philadelphia at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Feb. 15
Montreal at Hartford, 7 p.m.
N.Y. Rangers at Buffalo, 7:30 p.m.
Washington at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
Ottawa at Florida, 7:30 p.m.
Edmonton at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
Detroit at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.
Vancouver at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.

A complete post-lockout schedule is available from
<ftp://abs.apple.com/pub/hockey/sharks>.

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...@escmail.orl.mmc.com>. Send e-mail with:
Subject: statsmailer
Body: REQUEST sched1.shar sched2.shar

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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: 4th in Pacific Division, 20th overall (33-46-5)
Contact: Bill Hart <b_h...@macsch.com>

**
Recalled David Sacco, right wing, from San Diego of the International
Hockey League.
**
Signed Steve Rucchin, center, to a multiyear contract.
**
Don McSween, a defenseman who severed tendons in his left wrist during a
game at Winnipeg, will undergo surgery to repair the injury, the Anaheim
Mighty Ducks said Monday, January 23. McSween will miss the remainder of
the NHL season as a result of having the wrist cut by another player's
skate. He is expected to make a full recovery, the Ducks said.
**
Recalled Mark Ferner, defenseman, from San Diego of the International
Hockey League.
**
Acquired Todd Krygier, left wing, from Washington for a 1996 fourth-round
draft choice.
**
Assigned David Sacco, left wing; Myles O'Connor, defenseman, and Steve
Rucchin, center, to San Diego of the International Hockey League.

Boston Bruins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 24-25 Stanley Cups: 5 Last Cup: 71-72
Last season: 2nd in Northeast Division, 7th overall (42-29-13)
Eliminated by New Jersey in Conference Semifinals
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.

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, 10th overall (43-32-9)
Eliminated by New Jersey in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Jeff Horvath <jhor...@macc.wisc.edu>
Keith Drabik <v062...@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu>

The city of Buffalo has agreed to the last of its $10 million share for
the $122.5 million Crossroads Arena. The stadium will likely be ready for
the 1996-97 season.
**
Received cash in compensation for Toronto taking Randy Wood, lw, in the
waiver draft.
**
The Buffalo Sabres are being sued by M&T Bank for the repayment of money
borrowed to pay the bank for arranging the financing of a new arena. The
bank contends the hockey club's subsidiary, Crossroads Arena Corp., never
repaid the bank for the $140,000 it borrowed to pay the bank for arranging
$35 million in loans. M&T is seeking the repayment of the $140,000, plus
$10,000 in interest and penalties. The Sabres say that since the $35
million loan never materialized, they owe the bank nothing.

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: 1st in Pacific Division, 6th overall (42-29-13)
Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Alan Caldwell <alan.c...@t8000.cuc.ab.ca>

**
Claimed Sheldon Kennedy, rw, from Winnipeg in the waiver draft. Winnipeg
received cash as compensation.
**
Received cash in compensation for Edmonton taking Len Esau, d, in the
waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Chicago taking Roger Johansson, d, in
the waiver draft.

Chicago Blackhawks Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 3 Last Cup: 60-61
Last season: 5th in Central Division, 13th overall (39-36-9)
Eliminated by Toronto in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: John Scholvin <jsch...@eecs.uic.edu>

**
Claimed Roger Johansson, d, from Calgary in the waiver draft. Calgary
received cash as compensation.
**
A class action lawsuit was filed Thursday, January 19, against the Chicago
Blackhawks and the NHL on behalf of disgruntled season ticket-holders, who
want to block the start of the lockout-shortened season. Cook County
Circuit Judge Lester Foreman scheduled a hearing on the injunction request
Friday, just hours before the revised season is set to begin. The ticket
holders contend the changed schedule, which eliminates interconference
games, deprives them of seeing some of the league's top players and teams,
including the Stanley Cup champion New York Rangers. The lawsuit also
attacks the Blackhawks' policy of not guaranteeing refund recipients that
they will be able to maintain their current seat locations next season.
**
Announced the retirement of Michel Goulet, left wing. Goulet will remain
with the team as a roving instructor.

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: 3rd in Central Division, 8th overall (42-29-13)
Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Semifinals
Contact: Mitch McGowan <ham...@u.washington.edu>

**
Acquired Kevin Hatcher, defenseman, from Washington for Mark Tinordi and
Rick Mrozik, defensemen. Announced that Hatcher has agreed to a six-year
contract. Financial terms were not announced.
**
Acquired Iain Fraser, left wing, from the Quebec Nordiques for an
undisclosed 1996 draft choice.
**
Recalled Mark Lawrence, right wing, from Kalamazoo of the International
Hockey League.

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: 1st in Central Division, 4th overall (46-30-8)
Eliminated by San Jose in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Scott Glenn <SGL...@cmsa.gmr.com>

**
Claimed Doug Brown, rw, from Pittsburgh in the waiver draft. Pittsburgh
received Micah Aivazoff, c, as compensation.
**
Loaned Bob Essensa, goaltender, to San Diego of the International Hockey
League.

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: 6th in Pacific Division, 23rd overall (25-45-14)

**
Claimed Dean Kennedy, d, from Winnipeg in the waiver draft. Winnipeg
received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Len Esau, d, from Calgary in the waiver draft. Calgary received
cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Micah Aivazoff, c, from Pittsburgh in the waiver draft. Pittsburgh
received cash as compensation.

Florida Panthers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 93-94 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Atlantic Division, 17th overall (33-34-17)
Contact: Eric Seiden <dar...@pro-entropy.cts.com>
Rolland Crunk <r...@hal.com>

Hartford Whalers Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Formerly New England Whalers (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Northeast Division, 24th overall (27-48-9)
Contact: Steve Gallichio <ste...@cadkey.com>
<kayl...@access.digex.net>

**
Claimed Brian Glynn, d, from Vancouver in the waiver draft. Vancouver
received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Kelly Chase, rw, from St. Louis in the waiver draft. St. Louis
received cash as compensation.
**
Reassigned Marek Malik, defenseman, to Springfield of the American Hockey
League.

Los Angeles Kings Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Pacific Division, 22nd overall (27-45-12)
Contact: Stan Willis <wil...@empire.dnet.hac.com>

**
Received cash in compensation for St. Louis taking Donald Dufresne, d, in
the waiver draft.
**
Agreed to terms on a two-year contract with Kelly Hrudey, goaltender.
**
Recalled Pauli Jaks, goaltender, and Sean O'Donnell, defenseman, from
Phoenix of the International Hockey League.
**
Recalled Kevin Brown, right wing, from Phoenix of the International Hockey
League.
**
Sent Pauli Jaks, goaltender, to Phoenix of the International Hockey
League.
**
Assigned Gary Shuchuck, center, to Phoenix for two weeks of conditioning.

Montreal Canadiens Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 17-18 Stanley Cups: 24 Last Cup: 92-93
Last season: 3rd in Northeast Division, 9th overall (41-29-14)
Eliminated by Boston in Conference Quarterfinals

The new Montreal Forum is expected to open in 1995.
**
Recalled Martin Brochu, goaltender, from Fredericton of the American
Hockey League.
**
Goaltender Ron Tugnutt will be out seven to 10 days with a strained left
knee.

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: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 2nd overall (47-25-12)
Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Finals

**
Loaned Krzyztof Oliwa, right wing, to Detroit of the IHL.
**
Assigned Peter Sidorkiewicz, goaltender, to Fort Wayne of the
International Hockey League for conditioning.
**
Recalled Brian Rolston, center, 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: 4th in Atlantic Division, 15th overall (36-36-12)
Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Mark Anania <ana...@rpi.edu>

**
Defenseman Bob Beers will be sidelined for at least two months with broken
bones in his face and an injury to his eye sustained in practice, the club
said Tuesday, January 17.
**
Assigned Yan Kaminsky, forward, to Denver of the International Hockey
League.

New York Rangers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 4 Last Cup: 93-94
Last season: 1st in Atlantic Division, 1st overall (52-24-8)
Stanley Cup Champions
Contact: Keith Keller <kke...@micros.sas.upenn.edu>

**
Received cash in compensation for St. Louis taking Greg Gilbert, lw, in
the waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Pittsburgh taking Mike Hudson, c, in the
waiver draft.
**
Agreed to terms with Mike Richter, goaltender.
**
Recalled Jean-Yves Roy, right wing, from Binghamton of the American Hockey
League.
**
Signed Mark Messier, center, to a two-year contract.

Ottawa Senators Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 7th in Northeast Division, 26th overall (14-61-9)
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 <ssim...@cse.dnd.ca>
<am...@freenet.carleton.ca>
Jean-Henri Duteau <jdu...@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>

Construction on a new NHL home for the Ottawa Senators will be accelerated
to allow the team into the $200-million building by January 1996. The
Palladium was originally scheduled to open in the late summer of 1996 in
time for the start of the 1996-97 NHL season.
**
Acquired Don Beaupre, goaltender, from Washington for a fifth-round pick
in the 1995 entry draft.
**
Claimed Rob Gaudreau, rw, from San Jose in the waiver draft. San Jose
received cash as compensation.
**
Received cash in compensation for Pittsburgh taking Francois Leroux, d, in
the waiver draft.

Philadelphia Flyers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 74-75
Last season: 6th in Atlantic Division, 18th overall (35 39 10)
Contact: Pete Clark <se...@lcuxlm.att.com>

The Spectrum has been renamed the CoreStates Spectrum and a new arena for
the Flyers will also carry the bank's name. The new complex, in which the
new arena will be connected to the Spectrum, will be known as the
CoreStates Complex. Ground was finally broken in June of 1994 after 2-3
years of delays. They expect to be ready for the 1996-97 season.
**
Called up Chris Therien, defenseman, from Hershey of the American Hockey
League.
**
Sent Stewart Malgunas and Jeff Finley, defensemen, to Hershey.
**
Acquired Mike Greenlay, goaltender, from Tampa Bay for Scott LaGrand,
goaltender.
**
Waived Shawn Anderson, defenseman.
**
Recalled Jason Bowen, defenseman, and Yanick Dupre, forward, from Hershey
of the American Hockey League.

Pittsburgh Penguins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 91-92
Last season: 1st in Northeast Division, 3rd overall (44-27-13)
Eliminated by Washington in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Thomas Sullivan <t...@cs.cmu.edu>
Matthew T. Keating <mk...@andrew.cmu.edu>

**
Claimed Chris Joseph, d, from Tampa Bay in the waiver draft. Tampa Bay
received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Francois Leroux, d, from Ottawa in the waiver draft. Ottawa
received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Wayne McBean, d, from Winnipeg in the waiver draft. Winnipeg
received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Mike Hudson, c, from N.Y. Rangers in the waiver draft. N.Y.
Rangers received cash as compensation.
**
Received Micah Aivazoff, c, in compensation for Detroit taking Doug Brown,
rw, in the waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Edmonton taking Micah Aivazoff, c, in
the waiver draft.
**
Goaltender Tom Barrasso will require surgery on his injured right wrist
and will be out of the lineup for about 10 weeks, or probably until early
April, the Penguins said Wednesday, January 18.
**
Recalled Len Barrie, forward, and Ollie Sundstrom, goaltender, from
Cleveland of the International Hockey League.
**
Signed Patrick Lallme, goaltender, and assigned him to Cleveland of the
International Hockey League.
**
Assigned Justin Duberman, right wing, to Johnstown of the East Coast
Hockey League.

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: 5th in Northeast Division, 19th overall (34-42-8)
Contact: Daniel E Comeau <come...@tuns.ca>

**
The NHL announced that Quebec Nordiques left wing Chris Simon is eligible
to play in the regular-season opener after serving a five-game suspension
in the preseason.
**
Traded Iain Fraser, left wing, to Dallas for an undisclosed 1996 draft
choice.

St. Louis Blues Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Central Division, 11th overall (40-33-11)
Eliminated by Dallas in Conference Quarterfinals
Contact: Joseph Ashkar <jc...@cec1.wustl.edu>

**
Claimed Donald Dufresne, d, from Los Angeles in the waiver draft. Los
Angeles received cash as compensation.
**
Claimed Greg Gilbert, lw, from N.Y. Rangers in the waiver draft. N.Y.
Rangers received cash as compensation.
**
Received cash in compensation for Hartford taking Kelly Chase, rw, in the
waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Winnipeg taking Igor Korolev, rw, in the
waiver draft.
**
Assigned Geoff Sarjeant, goaltender, Terry Hollinger, defenseman, and
Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardif and Denny Felsner, forwards, to Peoria of
the International Hockey League.
**
Goalie Curtis Joseph suffered a slight groin strain in a game Thursday,
January 26, versus Los Angeles.
**
Recalled Geoff Sarjeant, goalie, on an emergency basis from Peoria of the
International Hockey League.
**
Recalled Ian Laperriere, center, from Peoria of the International Hockey
League.
**
Assigned Craig Johnson, center, and Jeff Batters, defenseman, to Peoria.
**
Recalled Denny Felsner, left wing, and Jeff Batters, defenseman, from
Peoria of the International Hockey League.
**
Released Philippe Bozon, left wing.
**
Signed Glenn Anderson, right wing.

San Jose Sharks Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 91-92 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 3rd in Pacific Division, 16th overall (33-35-16)
Eliminated by Toronto in Conference Semifinals
Contact: Nelson Lu <n...@cs.stanford.edu>

**
Received cash in compensation for Ottawa taking Rob Gaudreau, rw, in the
waiver draft.
**
Recalled Andrei Nazarov, left wing, from Kansas City of the International
Hockey League.

Tampa Bay Lightning Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 7th in Atlantic Division, 21st overall (30 43 11)
Contact: Troy Ely <td...@space.honeywell.com>

The Tampa Sports Authority expects to sell bonds in mid-February to pay
for a $120 million arena to house the Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey
League team, project officials said Tuesday, January 10. Construction has
already begun on the stadium.
**
Received cash in compensation for Pittsburgh taking Chris Joseph, d, in
the waiver draft.
**
Traded Mike Greenlay, goaltender, to the Philadelphia Flyers for Scott
LaGrand, goaltender. Assigned LaGrand to Atlanta of the International
Hockey League.

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: 2nd in Central Division, 5th overall (43-29-12)
Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Finals
Contact: Shawn <cs90...@ariel.yorku.ca>

**
Claimed Randy Wood, lw, from Buffalo in the waiver draft. Buffalo received
cash as compensation.

Vancouver Canucks Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 70-71 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 2nd in Pacific Division, 14th overall (41-40-3)
Eliminated by New York Rangers in Stanley Cup Finals
Contact: Bill Boora <bo...@sfu.ca>

A new stadium (20,000 seats), to be called The GM Arena, will be built in
Vancouver, with a completion date of Fall 1995.
**
Received cash in compensation for Hartford taking Brian Glynn, d, in the
waiver draft.
**
The NHL reduced the suspensions of Vancouver left wing Gino Odjick from 10
games to six and Vancouver coach Rick Ley from five games to three.

Washington Capitals Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 74-75 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 12th overall (39-35-10)
Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Semifinals
Contact: David Lu <da...@eng.umd.edu>

Unnamed Washington business leaders and Capitals owner, Abe Pollin, have
worked out final details of a plan to put a glass-fronted, $150 million,
21,000-seat arena on a city-owned site near a downtown Washington Metro
subway stop.
**
Traded Kevin Hatcher, defenseman, to the Dallas Stars for Mark Tinordi and
Rick Mrozik, defensemen.
**
Traded Don Beaupre, goaltender, to the Ottawa Senators for a fifth-round
pick in the 1995 entry draft.
**
Traded Todd Krygier, left wing, to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for a 1996
fourth-round draft choice.

Winnipeg Jets Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Winnipeg Jets (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Central Division, 25th overall (24-51-9)
Contact: Jean-Henri Duteau <jdu...@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>
Steve Eitzen <umei...@cc.umanitoba.ca>

**
Claimed Igor Korolev, rw, from St. Louis in the waiver draft. St. Louis
received cash as compensation.
**
Received cash in compensation for Edmonton taking Dean Kennedy, d, in the
waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Calgary taking Sheldon Kennedy, rw, in
the waiver draft.
**
Received cash in compensation for Winnipeg taking Wayne McBean, d, in the
waiver draft.

-----

- League news:

Draft:
The 1995 draft will be held in Winnipeg. The 1996 draft will be held in
St. Louis.

The NHL adopted a lottery for its annual entry draft, beginning with the
1995 draft.
A complicated system ensures that the team with the fewest points ends
up with a 30 percent chance of getting the first overall pick and is
guaranteed of picking no lower than second. Whatever team is drawn can
move up by no more than four positions in the draft. Therefore, only the
five worst teams have a chance at picking first. If one of the second-,
third-, fourth- or fifth-worst teams win the draw to pick first, the last-
place team will pick second.
If the sixth-worst team is drawn first, it moves up four places and
picks second. The first pick would then go to the worst team. Likewise,
if the 10th-worst team is drawn first, it would pick sixth. The first
pick, again, would go to the worst team.
Under the weighted-draw system for non-playoff teams only, the team with
the fewest points has a 30 percent chance of being drawn; the team with
the second-fewest has a 21 percent chance; and the team with the third-
fewest points has a 15.1 percent chance. The team with the fourth-fewest
points has a 10.9 percent chance; the team with the fifth-fewest points
has an 8 percent chance; the team with the sixth-fewest points has a 5.9
percent chance; and the team with the seventh-fewest points has a 4.2
percent chance. The team with the eighth-fewest points has a 2.8 percent
chance; the team with the ninth-fewest points has a 1.6 percent chance;
and the team with 10th-fewest points has a 0.5 percent chance.
Only one team will be drawn and placed in the appropriate spot.
Everybody else picks in reverse order of the team's finish.

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.

Collective Bargaining Agreement:

LENGTH OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
Six seasons, including this one. Both management and the union has
the right to reopen the agreement after the 1997-98 season.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENCY
For the first three years of the agreement, any player 32 or older
with at least four seasons (of 40-plus games each) becomes an unrestricted
free agent.
For the next three years of the agreement, any player 31 or
older with at least four seasons (of 40-plus games each) becomes an
unrestricted free agent.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENCY
By June 30 or other agreed upon date, clubs must make qualifying
offers to “Group II” players -- generally those with at least three years
of experience who have not reached their 32nd birthdays in the first three
years of the agreement and 31st birthdays in the last three years of the
contract. Qualifying offers must be 110 percent of the prior year's salary
for players earning no more than league average or 100 percent of the
prior year's salary for players earning above the league average. If no
qualifying offer is made, the player becomes an unrestricted free agent.
If another team makes an offer to a restricted free agent, his
original team has a right to match the offer. If the original team decides
not to match the offer, it will receive compensation from the new team for
each player signed for at least $401,000. Compensation ranges from a
third-round choice for a player signed at between $401,000 and $550,000,
to five first-round picks for a player signed for at least $3.7 million.
Players have two weeks to be restricted free agents before they
can file for salary arbitration; once a player opts for arbitration, he no
longer is a free agent.

SALARY ARBITRATION
In most cases, a player will be eligible for arbitration after
five seasons in the league or after the player reaches the age of 25.
The team can choose if an arbitration award is for one or two
years, though a player within a year of unrestricted free agency would be
bound only by a one-year award.
Each club may walk away from three arbitration awards of at least
$550,000 in any two-year period but may not use all three walkaways in any
one year. After a team walks, the player has seven days to decide if he
wants to remain with his team at the team's arbitration offer or he may
elect to become an unrestricted free agent. A team can walk away from the
second year of a two-year arbitration award.

ENTRY DRAFT
Nine rounds for players 19 and older. Players who are 18 may opt
into the draft.

ENTRY-LEVEL SALARIES
A player drafted in the first round in 1995 can receive no more
than $850,000. In 1996, the first-round cap is $875,000. In 1997,
$925,000. In 1998, $975,000. In 1999, $1.025 million. In 2000, $1.075
million.
Signing, reporting and other non-performance bonuses may total no
more than 50 percent and will count under the cap. Games-played bonuses
also fall under the cap. “Legitimate performance bonuses,” to be defined
by the NHL and NHLPA, would not count under the cap.
All rookies will be under two-way, minor-major league contracts;
should a player be sent to the minors, he would receive no less than half
the NHL minimum.

MINIMUM SALARY
$125,000 through 1998; $150,000 remainder of agreement.

ROSTER SIZE
Active roster of 20 players, including two goalies. Overall roster
will have no limit this season, 24 players thereafter. In event of
expansion, NHL may lower the limit to 23.

Rule Changes:

Rule 20D: A stick measurement can be called for in overtime. However, a
stick measurement can't be asked for after the winning goal has been
scored.

Rule 42B: A player leaves the penalty box prematurely receives an
automatic three-game suspension.

Rule 45D: With respect to checks from behind, a player doesn't have to be
checked into the boards or into the goal itself. Any severe check from
behind as the rule reads ("Any player who cross-checks or pushes a player
from behind, when the player is unable to defend himself") will result in
a major and a game misconduct.

Rule 54A: If a player removes his sweater before getting into a fight, the
instigator penalty will be imposed. (Any player deemed to be the
instigator of fisticuffs shall be assessed a game misconduct.)

Rule 87: The video goal judge can be consulted on issues regarding the
game clock (such as how much time remained when the referee stopped play.)

Playoffs: The 2-3-2 format that was instituted last year was revised so
that in first-, second-, or third-round series involving Central and
Pacific Division teams, the team with the better record will have the
choice of using a 2-3-2 or 2-2-1-1-1 format. In addition, the team with
the better record opens at home, whichever format it chooses to use. The
Stanley Cup Finals will remain a 2-2-1-1-1 format.

Ice resurfacing: The use of two Zambonis will be required for resurfacing
between periods. This will result in improved ice surfaces, the NHL
governors said.

Olympics:
The International Ice Hockey Federation announced agreement with the NHL
on an arrangement aimed at closer ties. The two groups put together a
package of accords that will pave the way for regulated player transfers,
more Olympic participation for NHL players, the creation of a European
Super League and expanded international competitions. Schedules will be
coordinated to allow NHL players to take part in the Olympics and in the
World Championships.

NHLPA:
Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers is the president of the National
Hockey League Players' Association.

Miscellaneous:
The Hockey Hall of Fame added Yves Fortier, Bob Goodenow, Bill Hay, J.
Bruce Pope, Harry Sinden, Steve Solomon and Murray Costello to the board
of directors.

The 1996 All-Star Game will be held in Boston.

-----

- Television

Games are carried on TSN and CBC in Canada, on Fox, ESPN and ESPN2 in
the U.S. Check your local listings.

Fox's premiere NHL telecast will be the All-Star game in San Jose, Calif.,
on Jan. 21, to be followed by live regional game coverage on Sundays
leading up to the Stanley Cup finals. Fox will televise a minimum of two
1995 Stanley Cup final games and any potential Game 7 matchup.

ESPN and ESPN2 will continue to televise about 100 regular-season games
per year -- three per week on ESPN2 and one on ESPN. ESPN will show up to
12 conference finals games and Games 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the Finals.

ESPN said that it will televise 14 regular-season games, a reduction from
the 26 scheduled before the owners locked out the players. In addition to
the ESPN coverage, ESPN2 will telecast 37 games, down from the 75
originally planned. Coverage on ESPN starts Jan. 20 and on ESPN2 Jan. 21.

ESPN And ESPN2 NHL Schedules Fri, 13 Jan 95 15:00
*All Times Eastern
Revised schedule of NHL games to be televised by ESPN and ESPN2,
as announced Friday:
*ESPN
*Sunday, Feb. 5
Anaheim at Los Angeles, 8 p.m.
*Sunday, Feb. 12
Los Angeles at Detroit, 8 p.m.
*Sunday, Feb. 19
Buffalo at Pittsburgh, 8 p.m.
*Sunday, Feb. 26
Chicago at Dallas, 8 p.m.
*Friday, March 3
Philadelphia at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
*Sunday, March 19
St. Louis at Anaheim, 8 p.m.
*Sunday, March 26
Los Angeles at San Jose, 8 p.m.
*Tuesday, March 28
Philadelphia at Boston, 7:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, April 4
Washington at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
*Friday, April 14
Boston at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, April 18
N.Y. Rangers at Pittsburgh, 7:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, April 25
Vancouver at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Tuesday, May 2
Philadelphia at N.Y. Islanders, 7:30 p.m.
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*ESPN2
*Wednesday, Feb. 1
Anaheim at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 4
N.Y. Islanders at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Feb. 8
Winnipeg at Edmonton, 9:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 11
Los Angeles at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Feb. 15
Los Angeles at Dallas, 8:30 p.m.
*Thursday, Feb. 16
Calgary at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 18
N.Y. Rangers at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, Feb. 22
San Jose at St. Louis, 8:30 p.m.
*Thursday, Feb. 23
Detroit at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, Feb. 25
Philadelphia at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 1
Chicago at Anaheim, 10:30 p.m.
*Thursday, March 2
San Jose at Toronto, 7:30 p.m.
*Saturday, March 4
Buffalo at Quebec, 7 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 8
Edmonton at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 15
Philadelphia ay N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, March 16
St. Louis at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
*Saturday, March 18
Quebec at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Thursday, March 23
Anaheim at San Jose, 10:30 p.m.
*Saturday, March 25
Detroit at Vancouver, 10:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, March 29
St. Louis at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, April 1
Montreal at New Jersey, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, April 5
Chicago at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.
*Thursday, April 6
Dallas at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m.
*Saturday, April 8
Philadelphia at Washington, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, April 12
San Jose at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Thursday, April 13
St. Louis at Winnipeg, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, April 15
Boston at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, April 19
St. Louis at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Thursday, April 20
Hartford at N.Y. Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, April 26
San Jose at Anaheim, 11 p.m.
*Thursday, April 27
Dallas at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.
*Saturday, April 29
Buffalo at Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
*Wednesday, May 3
Los Angeles at Chicago, 8:30 p.m.

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- Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks

1993-94 Award Winners:
Hart Trophy (Most valuable to his team)
Sergei Fedorov, Detroit
Lady Byng Trophy (Sportsmanship and gentlemanly play)
Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles
Norris Trophy (Outstanding defenseman)
Ray Bourque, Boston
Calder Trophy (Outstanding rookie)
Martin Brodeur, New Jersey
Vezina Trophy (Outstanding goaltender)
Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres
Frank J. Selke Trophy (Outstanding defensive forward)
Sergei Fedorov, Detroit
Jack Adams Award (Outstanding coach)
Jacques Lemaire, New Jersey
King Clancy Trophy (Humanitarian contribution)
Adam Graves, New York
Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship & dedication to hockey)
Cam Neely, Boston
Art Ross Trophy (Scoring leader)
Wayne Gretzky, Los Angeles
William M. Jennings Trophy (Goalies playing minimum of 25 games for team
with fewest goals against)
Dominik Hasek and Grant Fuhr, Buffalo
Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP)
Brian Leetch, New York Rangers
Lester Patrick Award (outstanding service to hockey in the United States)
Wayne Gretzky, Robert Ridder
Lester B. Pearson Award (outstanding player in the league, voted by
members of the NHL Players' Association)
Sergei Fedorov, Detroit
Foster Hewitt Memorial Award (excellence in hockey)
Ted Darling, broadcaster for the Buffalo Sabres.

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)

1993-94 All-Star Game Starters (as voted by fans):
Western Conference: Wayne Gretzky (C, Los Angeles), Brett Hull (W, St.
Louis), Pavel Bure (W, Vancouver), Paul Coffey (D, Detroit), Chris Chelios
(D, Chicago), Felix Potvin (G, Toronto)
Eastern Conference: Eric Lindros (C, Philadelphia), Jaromir Jagr (W,
Pittsburgh), Alexander Mogilny (W, Buffalo), Ray Bourque (D, Boston),
Brian Leetch (D, Rangers), Patrick Roy (G, Montreal)

The 1993-94 NHL All-Rookie team as selected by the Professional Hockey
Writers Association:
Center -- Jason Arnott, Edmonton
Wings -- Mikael Renberg, Philadelphia; Oleg Petrov, Montreal
Defensemen -- Chris Pronger, Hartford; Boris Mironov, Edmonton
Goalie -- Martin Brodeur, New Jersey

1994 Hall of Fame Inductees:
Player: None
Veteran Player: Lionel Conacher, Harry Watson
Builder: Brian O'Neill
Referee-Linesman: None

1993-94 NHL Awards by The Sporting News:
NHL player of the year: Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings
NHL coach of the year: Jacques Lemaire, New Jersey Devils
NHL rookie of the year: Jason Arnott, Edmonton Oilers
NHL executive of the year: Bobby Clarke, Florida Panthers

First round of the 1994 entry draft:
1 Florida, Ed Jovanovski, d, Windsor (OHL).
2 Anaheim, Oleg Tverdovsky, d, Krylja Sovetov-Moscow-RUS (Russia).
3 Ottawa, Radek Bonk, c, Las Vegas (IHL).
4 Edmonton (from Winnipeg), Jason Bonsignore, c, Niagara Falls (OHL).
5 Hartford, Jeff O'Neill, c, Guelph (OHL).
6 Edmonton, Ryan Smyth, lw, Moose Jaw (WHL).
7 Los Angeles, Jamie Storr, g, Owens Sound (OHL).
8 Tampa Bay, Jason Weimer, lw, Portland, (WHL).
9 New York Islanders (from Quebec), Brett Lindros, rw, Kingston (OHL).
10 Washington (from Quebec through Toronto), Nolan Baumgartner, d,
Kamloops, (WHL).
11 San Jose, Jeff Friesen, lw-c, Regina (WHL).
12 Quebec (from New York Islanders), Wade Belak, d, Saskatoon (WHL).
13 Vancouver, Mattias Ohlund, d, Pitea Division I-Sweden.
14 Chicago, Ethan Moreau, lw, Niagara Falls (OHL).
15 Washington, Alexander Kharlamov, lw, Cska Moscow (Russia).
16 Toronto (from Washington), Eric Fichaud, g, Chicoutimi (QMJHL).
17 Buffalo, Wayne Primeau, c, Owens Sound (OHL).
18 Montreal, Brad Brown, d, North Bay (OHL).
19 Calgary, Chris Dingman, lw, Brandon (WHL).
20 Dallas, Jason Botterill, lw, Michigan (CCHA).
21 Boston, Evgeni Riabchikov, g, Molot-Perm-MHL (Russia).
22 Quebec (from Toronto), Jeffrey Kealty, d, Catholic Memorial (USHS
east).
23 Detroit, Yan Golvbovsky, d, Dynamo-Moscow (Russia).
24 Pittsburgh, Chris Wells, c, Seattle (WHL).
25 New Jersey, Vadim Sharifjanov, rw, Salavat (Russia).
26 New York Rangers, Dan Cloutier, g, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL).

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2. American Hockey League (AHL)

League contact: Bri Farenell <fare...@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>

The AHL awarded a franchise to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, which will begin
play in the 1996-97 season.

Adirondack Red Wings Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings
First Season: 79-80 Calder Cups: 4 Last Cup: 91-92
Last season: 1st in Northern Division, 2nd overall (45-27-8)
Eliminated by Portland in Division Finals
Contact: Bri Farenell <fare...@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>

Acquired Gerry St. Cyr, right wing, from Houston of the IHL for future
considerations.
**
Acquired Tod Hartje, forward, on loan from Nashville of the ECHL.

Albany Riverrats Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: New Jersey Devils
Formerly Capital District Islanders (90/91-92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 3rd in Northern Division, 5th overall (38-34-8)
Eliminated by Portland in First Round

**
Sent Brian Rolston, center, on recall to New Jersey of the NHL.

Binghamton Rangers Southern Division
NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers
Formerly Broome Dusters (79/80) -> Binghamton Whalers (80/81-89/90)
First Season: 90-91 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Southern Division, 12th overall (33-38-9)

**
Sent Jean-Yves Roy, right wing, on recall to the New York Rangers of the
NHL.

Cape Breton Oilers Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers
Formerly Montreal Voyageurs (69/70-70/71) -> Nova Scotia Voyaguers (71/72-
83/84) (3 cups) -> Nova Scotia Oilers (84/85-87/88)
First Season: 88-89 Calder Cups: 1 Last Cup: 92-93
Last season: 4th in Atlantic Division, 9th (tie) overall (32-35-13)
Eliminated by St. John’s in First Round

Cornwall Aces Southern Division
NHL Affiliate: Quebec Nordiques
Formerly Fredericton Express (00/00-88/89) -> Halifax Citadels (89/90-
92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 3rd in Southern Division, 9th (tie) overall (33-36-11)
Eliminated by Moncton in Calder Cup Semifinals
Contact: Daniel E Comeau <come...@tuns.ca>
John Edwards <aa...@freenet.carleton.ca>

**
Recalled Brent Brekke, defenseman, from Dayton of the East Coast Hockey
League.

Fredericton Canadiens Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Montreal Canadiens
Formerly Sherbrooke Jets (82/83-83/84) -> Sherbrooke Canadiens (84/85-
89/90) (1 cup)
First Season: 90-91 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Atlantic Division, 14th (tie) overall (31-42-7)

**
Sent Martin Brochu, goaltender, on recall to Montreal of the NHL.

Hershey Bears Southern Division
NHL Affiliate: Philadelphia Flyers
First Season: 38-39 Calder Cups: 7 Last Cup: 87-88
Last season: 1st in Southern Division, 4th overall (38-31-11)
Eliminated by Cornwall in Division Finals
Contact: Maria Neve <ri...@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>

**
Sent Chris Therien, defenseman, to Philadelphia of the NHL.
**
Acquired Stewart Malgunas and Jeff Finley, defensemen, on assignment from
Philadelphia of the NHL.
**
Acquired Tod Hartje, forward, on loan from Nashville of the ECHL.
**
Sent Jason Bowen, defenseman, and Yanick Dupre, forward, on recall to
Philadelphia of the NHL.

Portland Pirates Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals
Formerly Baltimore Skipjacks (83/84-92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 1 Last Cup: 93-94
Last season: 2nd in Northern Division, 3rd overall (43-27-10)
Calder Cup Champions
**
Contact: Jim Konkel <jko...@ducks2.win.net>

Prince Edward Island Senators Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators
Formerly New Haven Nighthawks (00/00-91/92) -> New Haven Senators (92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Atlantic Division, 16th overall (23-49-8)

Providence Bruins Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins
Formerly Maine Mariners (77/78-91/92) (3 cups)
First Season: 92-93 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 5th in Northern Division, 14th (tie) overall (28-39-13)

Rochester Americans Southern Division
NHL Affiliate: Buffalo Sabres
First Season: 56-57 Calder Cups: 5 Last Cup: 86-87
Last season: 4th in Southern Division, 9th (tie) overall (31-34-15)
Eliminated by Hershey in First Round
Contact: Maria Neve <ri...@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu>

St. John Blue Flames Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Calgary Flames
Formerly Utica Devils (87/88-92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 6th overall (37-33-10)
Eliminated by Moncton in First Round

St. John's Maple Leafs Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs
Formerly St. Catherine Saints (82/83-85/86) -> Newmarket Saints (86/87-
90/91)
First Season: 91-92 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 1st in Atlantic Division, 1st overall (43-23-12)
Eliminated by Moncton in Division Finals

Springfield Falcons Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers
First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play

**
Acquired Marek Malik, defenseman, on assignment from Hartford of the NHL.

Syracuse Crunch Southern Division
NHL Affiliate: Vancouver Canucks
Formerly Hamilton Canucks (92/93-93/94)
First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 2nd in Southern Division, 8th overall (36-37-7)
Eliminated by Cornwall in First Round

Worcester IceCats Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Independent
Formerly Springfield Indians (46/47-50/51) -> Syracuse Warriors (51/52-
53/54) -> Springfield Indians (54/55-66/67) (3 cups) -> Springfield Kings
(67/68-74/75) (2 cups) -> Springfield Indians (75/76-93/94) (2 cups)
First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 4th in Northern Division, 13th overall (29-38-13)
Eliminated by Adirondack in First Round

**
Recalled Jim Bermingham, center, and Chris Gordon, goaltender, from
Huntington of the East Coast Hockey League. Signed Gordon to a 25-game pro
tryout agreement.

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3. International Hockey League (IHL)

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.

The International Hockey League's governing board approved the league's
plan to pursue expansion into Europe for the 1995-96 season, with a
minimum of six new franchises.

The IHL awarded a franchise to San Francisco, which will begin play in the
1995-96 season. The franchise will be known as the Spiders.

The IHL awarded a franchise to Orlando, which will begin play in the 1995-
96 season.

Atlanta Knights Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning
First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 1 Last Cup: 93-94
Last season: in Midwest Division, overall ()
Turner Cup Champions
Contact: P. K. Templeton <gt3...@prism.gatech.edu>
W. Jarrett Campbell <gt9...@prism.gatech.edu>

Chicago Wolves Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play

Cincinnati Cyclones Midwest Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers
First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall ()
Eliminated by Fort Wayne in Conference Finals
Contact: Rob Gasser <rga...@uoft02.utoledo.edu>

**
Named Richard W. Neumann executive vice president.
**
Signed Ian Kidd, defenseman.

Cleveland Lumberjacks Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins
Formerly Muskegon Zephyrs (60/61-64/65) (1 cup) -> Muskegon Mohawks
(65/66-83/84) (1 cup) -> Muskegon Lumberjacks (84/85-91/92) (2 cups)
First Season: 92-93 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: in Central Division, overall ()

**
Sent Len Barrie, forward, and Ollie Sundstrom, goaltender, to Pittsburgh
of the NHL.
**
Recalled Rich Parent, goaltender, from Muskegon of the Colonial Hockey
League.
**
Acquired Patrick Lallme, goaltender, on assignment from Pittsburgh of the
NHL.

Denver Grizzlies Southwest Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play

**
Acquired Yan Kaminsky, forward, on assignment from the New York Islanders
of the NHL.

Detroit Vipers Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
Formerly Salt Lake Golden Eagles (84/85-93/94)
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 87-88
Last season: in Pacific Division, overall ()

**
Signed Stan Tkatch and Kevin Malgunas, right wingers, and Steve Beadle,
defenseman, to 25-game contracts.
**
Received Krzyztof Oliwa, right wing, on loan from the New Jersey Devils of
the NHL.

Fort Wayne Komets Midwest Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
Formerly Flint Spirits (85/86-89/90)
First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 92-93
Last season: in Central Division, overall ()
Eliminated by Atlanta in Turner Cup Finals

Announced that Bruce Boudreau, coach, has been reassigned to director of
scouting. Named Colin Chin and Derek Ray co-coaches for the remainder of
the season.
**
Acquired Peter Sidorkiewicz, goaltender, from New Jersey of the NHL for
conditioning.

Houston Aeros Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play

Traded Gerry St. Cyr, right wing, to Adirondack of the American Hockey
League for future considerations.

Indianapolis Ice Midwest Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks
First Season: 88-89 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 89-90
Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall ()
Contact: Mark J. Benvenga <benveng...@lilly.com>

Kalamazoo Wings Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars
First Season: 74-75 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 79-80
Last season: in Central Division, overall ()
Eliminated by Cincinnati in Conference Semi-finals

**
Recalled Steve Lingren, defenseman, from Dayton of the East Coast Hockey
League.
**
Recalled John Brill, left wing, from Dayton of the ECHL.
**
Sent Mark Lawrence, right wing, on recall to Dallas of the NHL.

Kansas City Blades Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks
First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 1 Last Cup: 91-92
Last season: in Midwest Division, overall ()

**
Sent Andrei Nazarov, left wing, on recall to San Jose of the NHL.

Las Vegas Thunder Southwest Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Pacific Division, overall ()

Milwaukee Admirals Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Midwest Division, overall ()

Minnesota Moose Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play

Peoria Rivermen Midwest Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: St. Louis Blues
Formerly Peoria Prancers (82/83-83/84)
First Season: 84-85 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 90-91
Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall ()

**
Acquired Geoff Sarjeant, goaltender, Terry Hollinger, defenseman, and
Craig Johnson, Patrice Tardif and Denny Felsner, forwards, on assignment
from St. Louis of the NHL.
**
Recalled Jason Downey, defenseman, from Dayton of the ECHL.
**
Recalled Pat Cavanaugh, right wing, from Dayton of the East Coast Hockey
League.
**
Sent Geoff Sarjeant, goalie, on an emergency recall to St. Louis of the
NHL.
**
Recalled Paul Taylor, goaltender, from Dayton of the ECHL.
**
Sent Ian Laperriere, center, on recall to St. Louis of the NHL.
**
Acquired Craig Johnson, center, and Jeff Batters, defenseman, on
assingment from St. Louis of the NHL.
**
Sent Pat Cavanaugh, right wing, to Dayton of the East Coast Hockey League.
**
Sent Denny Felsner, left wing, and Jeff Batters, defenseman, on recall to
St. Louis of the NHL.

Phoenix Roadrunners Southwest Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings
First Season: 89-90 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Pacific Division, overall ()
Contact: George Lloyd <g...@kaos.phx.mcd.mot.com>

**
The IHL nullified the trade of Dan Currie, left wing, from the Phoenix
Roadrunners to the Atlanta Knights to complete an earlier trade, because
the contract from the earlier trade of Currie to Phoenix from the
Minnesota Moose did not allow a further trade without the consent of
Minnesota.
**
Sent Pauli Jaks, goaltender, and Sean O'Donnell, defenseman, on recall to
Los Angeles of the NHL.
**
Sent Kevin Brown, right wing, on recall to Los Angeles of the NHL.
**
Acquired Pauli Jaks, goaltender, from Los Angeles of the NHL.
**
Acquired Gary Shuchuck, center, from Los Angeles for two weeks of
conditioning.

San Diego Gulls Southwest Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Mighty Ducks
First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Pacific Division, overall ()
Eliminated by Atlanta in Conference Finals

The IHL approved the move of the San Diego Gulls to Los Angeles, effective
for the 1995-96 season. The team will play in the Los Angeles Sports
Arena. While approving the transfer, the IHL said it was interested in
securing a new franchise for San Diego.
**
Sent David Sacco, right wing, on recall to Anaheim of the NHL.
**
Acquired Bob Essensa, goaltender, on loan from Detroit of the NHL.
**
Sent Mark Ferner, defenseman, on recall to Anaheim of the NHL.
**
Acquired David Sacco, left wing; Myles O'Connor, defenseman, and Steve
Rucchin, center, on assignment from Anaheim of the NHL.

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4. East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)

**
The ECHL announced that Mobile, Ala., has been accepted as the 20th member
franchise and will begin play in the 1995-96 season.
**
MOBILE--Named Steve Chapman general manager.

Birmingham Bulls West Division
Formerly Cincinnati (90/91-91/92)
NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers
IHL Affiliate: Cincinnati Cyclones
First Season: 92-93 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 2nd in West Division, 2nd overall (W44-L20-OTL4)
Eliminated by Raleigh in Third Round

Charlotte Checkers East Division
NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers
IHL Affiliate: Chicago Wolves
First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 4th in East Division, 9th overall (W39-L25-OTL4)
Eliminated by Greensboro in First Round

Columbus Chill North Division
NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks
IHL Affiliate: Houston Aeros
First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 2nd in North Division, 5th overall (W41-L20-OLT7)
Eliminated by Toledo in Second Round

Dayton Bombers North Division
NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars
IHL Affiliate: Kalamazoo Wings
First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 5th in North Division, 14th overall (W29-L31-OTL8)
Eliminated by Toledo in First Round

**
Announced that Jason Downey, defenseman, has been recalled by Peoria of
the International Hockey League.
**
Sent Brent Brekke, defenseman, on recall to Cornwall of the AHL.
**
Sent Pat Cavanaugh, right wing, on recall to Peoria of the IHL.
**
Added Jason Downey, defenseman, and Pat Meehan, right wing, to the roster.
**
Activated Tony Gruba, right wing, from injured reserve.
**
Added Chad Black, goaltender, to the roster as an emergency backup
goaltender.
**
Announced Paul Taylor, goaltender, has been recalled by the Peoria
Rivermen of the International Hockey League.
**
Waived Pat Meehan, right wing.
**
Added John Bradley, goaltender, to the active roster.
**
Sent Steve Lingren, defenseman, on recall to Kalamazoo of the IHL.
**
Acquired Pat Cavanaugh, right wing, from Peoria of the IHL.
**
Announced John Brill, left wing, has been recalled by Kalamazoo of the
International Hockey League.

Erie Panthers North Division
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers
First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 6th in North Division, 15th overall (W27-L36-OTL5)
Contact: Terry Wirick <af...@freenet.buffalo.edu>

**
Traded Ian DeCorby, defenseman, to Huntington for Chris Morque,
defenseman.
**
Activated Slav Polikarkin, center, from the 14-day injured list and traded
him to Greensboro to complete an earlier trade.
**
Waived Brian Caruso, left wing.
**
Added Todd Harris and Brad Cook, defensemen, to the active roster.
**
Waived Todd Chin, goaltender.
**
Added Paul Krake, goaltender, to the active roster.
**
Activated Brad Harrison, forward, from the 30-day injured list.
**
Waived Brian McCarthy, forward.

Greensboro Monarchs East Division
NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Quebec Nordiques
First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 1 Last Cup: 89-90
Last season: 3rd in East Division, 7th overall (W41-L21-OTL6)
Eliminated by Raleigh in Second Round

Traded Chad Seibel, defenseman, to Nashville for Brandon Coates, forward,
and Derby Bognar, defenseman.
**
Acquired Slav Polikarkin, center, from Erie to complete an earlier trade.

Hampton Roads Admirals East Division
NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals
AHL Affiliate: Portland Pirates
First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 91-92
Last season: 1st in East Division, 4th overall (W41-L19-OTL8)
Eliminated by Wheeling in Second Round
Contact: Chris Nosil <chr...@va.logica.com>

Huntington Blizzard West Division
AHL Affiliate: Worcester IceCats
First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 6th in West Division, 19th overall (W14-L49-OTL5)

**
The ECHL suspended Gord Frantti, Huntington Blizzard left wing, for two
games for receiving a gross-misconduct penalty in a game on Jan. 15.
**
Traded Steve Barnes, defenseman, to the Toledo Storm for Ed Henrich,
defenseman, and Wyatt Buckland, left wing.
**
Sent Jim Bermingham, center, and Chris Gordon, goaltender, on recall to
Worcester of the AHL.
**
Acquired Ian DeCorby, defenseman, from Erie for Chris Morque, defenseman.

Johnstown Chiefs North Division
AHL Affiliate: Hershey Bears
First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 4th in North Division, 10th overall (W37-L27-OTL4)
Eliminated by Columbus in First Round

**
Acquired Justin Duberman, right wing, on assingment from Pittsburgh of the
NHL.

Knoxville Cherokees West Division
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings
IHL Affiliate: Las Vegas Thunder, Phoenix Roadrunners
First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 1st in West Division, 1st overall (W44-L18-OTL6)
Eliminated by Louisville in First Round
Contact: Greg Williams <s_gwi...@pstcc.cc.tn.us>

Nashville Knights West Division
NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning
IHL Affiliate: Atlanta Knights
First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 3rd in West Division, 16th overall (W26-L36-OTL6)
Eliminated by Wheeling in First Round

Acquired Chad Seibel, defenseman, from the Greensboro Monarchs for Brandon
Coates, forward, and Derby Bognar, defenseman.
**
Signed Dmitri Alekhin, defenseman, and Troy Stevens, center.
**
Loaned Tod Hartje, forward, to Hershey of the American Hockey League.
**
Loaned Tod Hartje, forward, to Adirondack of the American Hockey League.

Raleigh IceCaps East Division
NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils
First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 2nd in East Division, 6th overall (W41-L20-OTL7)
Eliminated by Toledo in finals

Richmond Renegades East Division
NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers
First Season: 90-91 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 7th in East Division, 13th overall (W34-L29-OTL5)

Roanoke Express East Division
NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks
IHL Affiliate: Minnesota Moose
First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 5th in East Division, 11th overall (W37-L28-OTL3)
Eliminated by Raleigh in First Round
Contact: Karen Harris <har...@acc.roanoke.edu>

**
Announced that Dave Gagnon, goaltender, and Michael Smith, defenseman,
have been recalled by the Minnesota Moose of the International Hockey
League.
**
Placed Jeff Jestadt, left wing, on the 14-day injured reserve list.
**
Transferred Darwin McClelland, right wing, from the 14- to the 30-day
injured reserve list, retroactive to Jan. 13.
**
Signed John Bradley, goaltender.
**
Announced that Michael Smith, defenseman, has been recalled by the
Minnesota Moose of the International Hockey

South Carolina Stingrays East Division
NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs
AHL Affiliate: Rochester Americans
First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 6th in East Division, 12th overall (W33-L26-OTL9)
Eliminated by Hampton Roads in First Round

Tallahassee Tiger Sharks ? Division
NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
IHL Affiliate: Denver Grizzlies
Formerly Roanoke (00/00-92/93) -> Huntsville Blast (93/94)
First Season: 94-95 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 4th in West Division, 17th overall (W20-L39-OTL9)
Eliminated by Birmingham in First Round

Toledo Storm North Division
NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings
First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 93-94
Last season: 1st in North Division, 3rd overall (W44-L20-OTL4)
Riley Cup Champions
Contact: Rob Gasser <rga...@uoft02.utoledo.edu>

**
Acquired Steve Barnes, defenseman, from Huntington for Ed Henrich,
defenseman, and Wyatt Buckland, left wing.

Wheeling Thunderbirds North Division
NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens
Formerly Winston-Salem (00/00-91/92) (1 cup)
First Season: 92-93 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 3rd in North Division, 8th overall (W38-L23-OTL7)
Eliminated by Toledo in Third Round

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5. Colonial Hockey League

Brantford Smoke

**
Announced the resignation of Joe Lowes, assistant general manager.
**
Named Paul Polillo and Brian Blad assistant coaches.
**
Traded Bruno Villeneuve, right wing, to Utica for future considerations.
**
Named Craig Newton director of business operations.
**
Traded Mike Speer, defenseman; Bob Delorimiere, goaltender; and future
considerations to the Utica Blizzard for Wayne Marion, goaltender;
Sebastien Fortier, forward; and Rob Peters, defenseman.
**
Fired Ken Gratton, coach and general manager.
**
Named Warren Young coach.

Detroit Falcons
IHL Affiliate: Detroit Vipers

**
Signed Craig Shepherd, left wing, to a one-year contract.

Flint Generals
IHL Affiliate: Milwaukee Admirals

London Wildcats

Muskegon Fury
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings

**
Signed Jason Gates, goaltender, to a one-year contract.
**
Sent Rich Parent, goaltender, on recall to Cleveland of the IHL.

Saginaw Wheels

Thunder Bay Senators

**
Signed Jodi Gibson, goaltender.
**
Activated Vern Ray, defenseman, from the injured list.

Utica Blizzard

**
Acquired Bruno Villeneuve, right wing, from Brantford for future
considerations.
**
Acquired Mike Speer, defenseman; Bob Delorimiere, goaltender; and future
considerations from Brantford for Wayne Marion, goaltender; Sebastien
Fortier, forward; and Rob Peters, defenseman.

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6. Central Hockey League (CHL)

- Central Hockey League

League contact: Marc Foster <mfo...@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu>
Rob Day <r...@hpserv.keh.utulsa.edu>

Seven non-affiliated teams play a 66 game schedule. All teams are owned
and operated by the league, which is owned by Indianapolis minor-league
sports entrepreneur Horn Chen, Ray and Monte Miron, and others. The San
Antonios Iguanas have been added for the 94-95 season, and further
expansion is being planned. Topeka, Kansas is the current front-runner,
possibly starting play for 95-96. Other cities are being considered from
Jackson, Mississippi to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Dallas Freeze
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 4th overall (W31-L25-OTL8)
Eliminated by Wichita in first round, 4 games to 3
Contact: <ha...@dseg.ti.com>

Fort Worth Fire
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 6th overall (W25-L37-OTL2)
Contact: Peter Nichols <pet...@skyler.lonestar.org>

**
Traded Mike Sanderson, center, to Tulsa for future considerations.

Memphis River Kings
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 5th overall (W25-L34-OTL5)

Oklahoma City Blazers
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 3rd overall (W35-L23-OTL6)
Eliminated by Tulsa in first round, 4 games to 3
Contact: <mfo...@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu>

San Antonio Iguanas
First Season: 94-95 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: Did not play

Tulsa Ice Oilers
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 1 Last Trophy: 92-93
Last season: 2nd overall (W36-L24-OTL4)
Eliminated by Wichita in finals, 4 games to 0
Contact: <kca4...@vax1.utulsa.edu>

**
Acquired Mike Sanderson, center, from the Fort Worth Fire for future
considerations.

Wichita Thunder
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 1 Last Trophy: 93-94
Last season: 1st overall (W40-L18-OTL6)
Levin Trophy Champions
Contact: <gwmo...@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu>

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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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Mitch McGowan <ham...@u.washington.edu>

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