Archive-name: hockey-faq/part1
Last-modified: 05 Jul 94
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
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 (**).
**
You will note that the format of the other North American professional
leagues has been adjusted to be more similar to that used for the NHL.
However, you will also note that I have had to leave a lot of information
blank. Any help would be appreciated. Send submissions to
<hamlet@u.washington.edu>. Thank you.
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1. National Hockey League (NHL)
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- News & Scores
SPIKE (Bryan K. Strouse) <bks@cbnewsh.cb.att.com> posts weekday news and
box scores (Sunday through Thursday). John P. Curcio
<jpc@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: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo,
Calgary, Dallas, Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York
Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Quebec, St. Louis,
San Jose, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Washington, Winnipeg. 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.
**
1994-95 neutral site games will take place in: Portland, Oregon; Denver,
Colorado; Las Vegas, Nevada; San Antonio, Texas; Phoenix, Arizona;
Halifax, Nova Scotia; Hamilton, Ontario; and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.
Dec 13: New York Rangers vs. New York Islanders, Portland, Oregon
Dec 21: Vancouver Canucks vs. San Jose Sharks, Portland, Oregon
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 <twilson@dab.ge.com>. Send e-mail with Subject:
"statsmailer" and Body: "REQUEST nhl93-94.2.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_hart@macsch.com>
**
Traded Troy Loney, left wing, to the New York Islanders for Tom Kurvers,
defenseman.
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 <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
The Shawmut Center (19,000 seats) is expected to be ready for use by the
fall of 1995.
Offered termination contracts to Bill Armstrong, d; Scott Bailey, g; Mike
Bales, g; John Blue, g; Jon Casey, g; Denis Chervyakov, d; Ken Hammond, d;
Dennis Holland, d; Darren Stolk, d; Jim Wiemer, d.
**
Signed free-agent defenseman Alexei Kasatonov.
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 <jhorvath@macc.wisc.edu>
Construction has begun on Crossroads Arena, a $120 million hockey rink the
Sabres hope to move into by December 1995.
Offered termination contract to Michael Bavis, f.
**
Named Elizabeth McPartland assistant financial coordinator.
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 <caldwell8102@mtroyal.ab.ca>
<alan.caldwell@t8000.cuc.ab.ca>
Offered termination contracts to Chris Dalquist, d; Mark Freer, f;
Francois Groleau, d; David Haas, f; Dale Kushner, f; Brad Miller, d; Kris
Miller, d; Scott Morrow, f; Alex Nikolic, f; Greg Paslawski, f; Jeff
Perry, f; Michel Petit, d; Mike Stevens, f; David St. Pierre, f.
**
Traded Mike Vernon, goaltender, to Detroit for Steve Chiasson, defenseman.
**
Traded the rights to Al MacInnis, defenseman, and a 1997 fourth-round
draft choice to St. Louis for Phil Housley, defenseman, and 1996 and 1997
second-round draft choices.
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 <jscholvi@eecs.uic.edu>
The United Center is scheduled to open in August 1994.
Offered termination contracts to Zac Boyer, f; Robert Cimetta, f; Rob
Conn, f; Michel Goulet, f; Dino Grossi, f; Tony Horacek, f; Kevin St.
Jacques, f; Rich Sutter, f; Kerry Toporowski, f.
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 <hamlet@u.washington.edu>
Offered termination contracts to Dave Barr, f; Rob Brown, f; Gord
Donnelly, f; Per-Elik Eklund, f; Jason Herter, d; Cal McGowan, f; Mike
Needham, f; Chris Tancill, f.
The Dallas City Council approved spending $550,000 to study the
feasibility of building a new sports and entertainment arena and to have a
general design drafted. The study by architects, engineers and financial
analysts will look at a $184 million complex proposed by a group of
business and city officials. A majority of council members have said they
would rather build a new arena than renovate or expand Reunion Arena,
currently used by both the Dallas Mavericks of the NBA and the Dallas
Stars of the NHL.
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 <SGLENN@cmsa.gmr.com>
Fired Bryan Murray, general manager, and Doug MacLean, assistant general
manager.
Offered termination contracts to Serge Anglehart, f; Bob Halkidis, d; Petr
Hrbek, f; Peter Ing, g; Igor Malykhin, d.
**
Named Ken Holland assistant general manager.
**
Announced Scotty Bowman, coach, will also serve as director of player
personnel.
**
Acquired Mike Vernon, goaltender, from the Calgary Flames for Steve
Chiasson, defenseman.
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)
Contact: Andrew Scott <andrew@idacom.hp.com>
An injunction preventing Edmonton owner Peter Pocklington from moving the
Oilers was upheld Tuesday, February 22, by the Alberta Court of Appeal.
The injunction, granted last December by Alberta Chief Justice Kenneth
Moore, prevents the Oilers from playing home games anywhere except
Northlands Coliseum and prohibits Pocklington from negotiating a possible
move. Pocklington has threatened to move the five-time Stanley Cup
champions -- possibly to Minneapolis -- unless he gets a sweeter lease
deal with Edmonton Northlands, the non-profit organization that runs the
arena where the team plays.
Edmonton Oilers owner Peter Pocklington missed a deadline Monday, May 16,
in a financial deal considered central to keeping the NHL team in the
city. Pocklington was required to deliver letters of credit worth $4
million to the city and $1.25 million to the community board that operates
the Northlands Coliseum, where the Oilers play. Neither letter arrived.
Instead, Pocklington produced a letter from Ogden Foods, which promised to
provide a $4 million letter of credit if the company and Pocklington reach
a deal by June 1 on the concessions and management of the Coliseum and a
new ballpark also included in the deal. Mayor Jan Reimer said council was
disappointed in the letter from Ogden, which is based in New York. But she
said there has been too much put into the deal with Pocklington to call it
quits now. This latest deal would see $14 million spent improving the
17,503-seat Northlands Coliseum, which opened more than 20 years ago. A
total of $23 million would be spent on the Coliseum and a new ballpark for
the Edmonton Trappers of the Class AAA Pacific Coast League. The agreement
on a new ballpark was an integral part of the deal and would keep both
teams in the Alberta capital for at least 10 years.
Offered termination contracts to Brett Abel, g; Ilya Byakin, d; Wayne
Cowley, g; Link Gaetz, d; Andrew Verner, g.
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 <darsys@pro-entropy.cts.com>
Rolland Crunk <rc@hal.com>
The NHL plans to study a possible a conflict of interest by Florida
Panthers owner H. Wayne Huizenga, who will own part of the corporation
that is purchasing the parent company of the New York Rangers. The NHL
Board of Governors reviewed the question of dual ownership in 1992 but
didn't vote on the issue.
Offered termination contracts to Len Barrie, f; Jeff Daniels, f; Daniel
Gauthier, f; Jamie Leach, f; Patrick Lebeau, f; Jeff Serowik, d.
**
Released former Vice President and General Manager Bob Clarke from the
remaining two years of his contract. Clarke is returning to Philadelphia
to serve as president and general manager of the Flyers. The Panthers said
they will receive the Flyers' second round selection, the 36th overall, in
the upcoming 1994 NHL Entry draft, as well as $500,000 in cash, in
compensation for Clarke's departure.
Announced that Bill Torrey, the team's president, would assume the duties
of general manager on an interim basis.
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 <steveg@cadkey.com>
<kayleigh@access.digex.net>
Fired Pierre McGuire, coach.
Offered termination contracts to Jim Agnew, d; Rick Bennett, f; Yvon
Corriveau, f; Scott Daniels, f; Todd Harkins, f; Brad McCrimmon, d; Shayne
McCosh, d; Al Pedersen, d; Frank Pietrangelo, g; Marc Potvin, f; Steve
Yule, d.
**
The NHL approved the sale of the Hartford Whalers to Compuware Corp.
principals Peter Karmanos Jr., Thomas Thewes and Jim Rutherford.
**
Announced that Paul Holmgren will relinquish his duties as general manager
to become coach.
**
Named Ted Nolan assistant coach.
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 <willis@empire.dnet.hac.com>
Fired Nick Beverley, general manager, and Bob Owen, player personnel
director.
Named Sam McMaster general manager.
Offered termination contracts to Brian Chapman, d; Dan Currie, f; Doug
Houda, d; Charlie Huddy, d; Bob Jay, d; Rick Knickle, g; Dominic Lavoie,
d; Jim Maher, d; Brian McReynolds, f; Rob Murphy, f; Brett Seguin, f;
David Thomlinson, f; Tim Watters, d; Darryl Williams, f.
**
Left wing Luc Robitaille has undergone surgery to repair a slight fracture
of his right ankle.
**
Signed forward Rob Brown, defenseman Michel Petit and 1992 draft choice
Jeff Shevalier to contracts.
**
Traded Jim Paek, defenseman, to the Ottawa Senators for future
considerations.
**
Named Jim Perpich assistant coach, effective Aug. 1.
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.
Offered termination contracts to Bryan Fogarty, d; Les Kuntar, g; Gary
Leeman, f; Andre Racicot, g; Ron Wilson, f.
**
Signed Paulin Bordeleau to a two-year contract extension as head coach of
Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
**
Acquired Yves Racine, defenseman, from PHiladelphia for Kevin Haller,
defenseman.
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
Offered termination contracts to Chad Erickson, g; Kevin Riehl, f.
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 <ananim@rpi.edu>
Announced the retirement of Al Arbour, coach, to become vice president of
hockey operations.
Offered termination contracts to Joe Day, f; Tom Draper, g; Kevan Guy, d;
Claude Loiselle, f; Dan Lorenz, g; Brian Mullen, f; Jason Simon, f; Sandy
Smith, f.
**
Nassau Coliseum, home of the NHL's New York Islanders, should be torn down
and replaced with a new arena-convention center complex, according to a
state Senate commission. A report released by the Senate Majority
Commission for the Development of Sports and Entertainment Facilities said
Nassau County's wealth and population could support a new 20,000-seat
arena and an adjacent convention center. The new complex would be built on
the site of the 17,000-seat Nassau Coliseum, which opened in 1972. The
report makes no mention of how the estimated $120 million project would be
paid for.
**
Lorne Henning, longtime assistant to Al Arbour, will succeed Arbour as
head coach of the New York Islanders.
**
Agreed to terms with David Chyzowski and Jarrett Deuling, left wings.
**
Acquired Ron Sutter, center, and a first-round pick (ninth overall) from
Quebec for Uwe Krupp, defenseman, and a first-round pick (12th).
**
Acquired Troy Loney, left wing, from the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for Tom
Kurvers, defenseman.
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 <kkeller@nomad.sas.upenn.edu>
Offered termination contracts to Mike Gilmore, g; Ken Hodge, f; Fredrik
Jax, f; Dean Kolstad, d; Mike McLaughlin, f; Erik Murano, f.
Viacom Inc., the owner of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, Madison
Square Garden and the MSG cable network, is speeding up its efforts to
sell the entire package, The New York Times reported. Viacom, which
acquired the teams, arena and network when it bought a majority stake in
Paramount Communications Inc. in March, is an estimated $8 billion in debt
and could expect to get as much as $1 billion for the four assets.
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 <ssimpson@cse.dnd.ca>
<am615@freenet.carleton.ca>
Jean-Henri Duteau <jduteau@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>
Offered termination contracts to Robert Burakovski, f; Brian Downey, f;
Jake Grimes, f; Jarmo Kekalainen, f; Steve Konroyd, d; Hank Lammens, d;
Darcy Loewen, f; Kevin MacDonald, d; Derek Mayer, d; Chris Rowland, f;
Darren Rumble, f; Vladimir Ruzicka, f; Gerry St. Cyr, f.
**
Acquire Jim Paek, defenseman, from Los Angeles for future considerations.
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 <seth@hos1cad.att.com>
Fired Terry Simpson, coach.
Offered termination contracts to Dave Brown, f; Yanick Degrace, g; Norm
Foster, g; Claude Vilgrain, f.
Named Bobby Clarke president.
**
Named Terry Murray coach.
**
Traded Yves Racine, defenseman, to the Montreal Canadiens for Kevin
Haller, defenseman.
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 <tms@cs.cmu.edu>
Matthew T. Keating <mk55+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Offered termination contracts to Steve Bancroft, d; Jamie Black, f; Doug
Brown, f; Greg Brown, d; Mike Dagenais, d; Rob Dopson, g; Justin Duberman,
f; Ladislav Karabin, f; Robert Melanson, d; Mike Ramsey, d; Travis
Thiessen, d.
**
Exercised a one-year option on Joe Mullen, right wing, through the 1994-95
season.
**
Signed Kjell Samuelsson, defenseman.
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 <comeaude@tuns.ca>
Fired Pierre Page, coach and general manager. Named Pierre Lacroix general
manager.
Offered termination contracts to Alain Cote, d; Patrick Labreque, g; Paul
MacDermid, f.
**
Traded Ron Sutter, center, and a first-round pick (ninth overall) to the
New York Islanders for Uwe Krupp, defenseman, and a first-round pick
(12th).
**
Acquired Wendel Clark, center; Sylvain Lefebvre, defenseman; Landon
Wilson, right wing; and a first-round pick (22nd), from Toronto for Mats
Sundin, center; Garth Butcher, defenseman; Todd Warriner, forward; and a
first-round pick (10th).
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 <jca2@cec1.wustl.edu>
The St. Louis Blues will open their 1994-95 season against Chicago on Oct.
11 at the new Kiel Center, currently under construction.
Offered termination contracts to Jim Hrivnak, g; Tony Hrkac, f; Vitali
Karamnov, f; Alexei Kasatonov, d; Kevin Miehm, f; Tom Tilley, d.
**
Signed Brendan Shanahan, left wing, to a five-year contract.
**
Signed Jon Casey, goaltender.
**
Signed Scott Stevens, defenseman, to an offer sheet.
**
Acquired the rights to Al MacInnis, defenseman, and a 1997 fourth-round
draft choice from the Calgary Flames for Phil Housley, defenseman, and
1996 and 1997 second-round draft choices.
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 <claudius@leland.stanford.edu>
Offered termination contracts to David Bruce, f; Ed Courtenay, f; J.F.
Quintin, f; Bryan Schoen, g.
Tampa Bay Lightning Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone: 1-800-881-2639 (pre-recorded news)
First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0
Last season: 7th in Atlantic Division, 21st overall (30 43 11)
Contact: Tom Wilson <twilson@dab.ge.com>
Offered termination contracts to Adam Creighton, f; Stan Drulia, f; Pat
Elynuik, f; Bill McDougall, f; Colin Miller, f; Shawn Rivers, d; Marc
Tardif, f; Wendell Young, g; Rob Zamuner, f.
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 <cs902043@ariel.yorku.ca>
Offered termination contracts to Terry Chitaroni, f; John Cullen, f; Mark
Greig, f; Mike Krushelnyski, f; Matt Mallgrave, f; Bruce Racine, g; Ryan
Vandenbussche, f.
**
Agreed to terms on a new contract with Pat Burns, coach.
**
Traded Wendel Clark, center; Sylvain Lefebvre, defenseman; Landon Wilson,
right wing; and a first-round pick (22nd), to the Quebec Nordiques for
Mats Sundin, center; Garth Butcher, defenseman; Todd Warriner, forward;
and a first-round pick (10th).
**
Acquired Mike Ridley, center, and a first-round pick (16th) from the
Washington Capitals for a first-round pick (10th).
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 <boora@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.
Offered termination contracts to Jose Charbonneau, f; Daryl Filipek, d;
Jason Fitzimmons, g; Sandy Moger, f; Stephane Morin, f; Doug Torrel, f;
Rob Woodward, f.
**
Signed Pavel Bure, right wing, to a six-year contract, retroactive to the
beginning of the 1993-94 season.
**
Named Vladimir Bure a fitness and marketing consultant.
**
Signed Shawn Antoski, left wing, to a multiyear contract.
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 <david@eng.umd.edu>
Offered termination contracts to Don Beaupre, g; Kevin Kaminski, f; Chris
Longo, f; John Varga, f.
The NBA Bullets and the NHL Capitals are headed for a new $150 million
arena in downtown Washington, the Washington Post reported Tuesday, June
7. It said unnamed Washington business leaders and the teams' owner, Abe
Pollin, have worked out final details of a plan to put a glass-fronted,
21,000-seat arena on a city-owned site near a downtown Metro subway stop.
**
Extended the contract of Jim Schoenfeld, coach, through the 1996-97
season.
**
Signed Keith Allain and Tod Button, assistant coaches, to two-year
contracts.
**
Traded Mike Ridley, center, and a first-round pick (16th) to Toronto for a
first-round pick (10th).
**
Signed David Poile, vice president and general manager, to a three-year
contract extension.
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 <jduteau@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca>
Steve Eitzen <umeitzen@cc.umanitoba.ca>
City and provincial taxpayers will have to pay $17 million in 1995 to
cover projected losses for the Winnipeg Jets, according to city estimates.
It would be a 70 percent jump from this year. Under a deal signed two
years ago, the city and province agreed to pay the NHL team's losses to
keep it in Winnipeg until 1997.
Announced that John Paddock, coach, will also serve as general manager and
Mike O'Hearn, vice-president of broadcasting and communications, will also
serve as assistant general manager.
Fired Dennis McDonald, assistant general manager.
Offered termination contracts to Stephane Beauregard, g; Todd Copeland, d;
Craig Fisher, f; Sean Gauthier, g; Randy Gilhen, f; Dean Kennedy, d; John
LeBlanc, f; Kevin McClelland, f; Oleg Mikulchik, d; Andrei Raisky, f; Mark
Richards, g; Allain Roy, g; Dave Tomlinson, f.
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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. The 1996 draft will be held in
St. Louis.
The NHL Thursday, March 24, adopted a lottery for its annual entry
draft, beginning with the 1995 draft.
The 1994 draft is unaffected. By virtue of a coin flip last year, the
Florida Panthers will draft first, the Anaheim Mighty Ducks will draft
second and the rest of the league will draft in reverse order of the final
standings. But in 1995, the 10 non-playoff teams will be put into the
draw.
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.
Richard Dudley is senior vice president and chief operating officer, NHL
Enterprises.
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.
The NHL has announced the resignation of Bruce McNall, chairman of the
board.
Rule changes:
Gary Bettman revealed that the NHL had set up a ten member committee to
study the possibility using a shootout in the regular season to decide
tied games. Members of the committee are Bill Torrey of the Florida
Panthers, Phil Esposito of the Tampa Bay Lightning, Harry Sinden of the
Boston Bruins, Jimmy Devellano of the Detroit Red Wings, Marcel Aubut of
the Quebec Nordiques, Cliff Fletcher of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Michael
Eisner of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Barry Shenkarow of the Winnipeg Jets,
Stephen Walsh of the New York Islanders and Howard Baldwin of the
Pittsburgh Penguins.
Olympics:
The chances of having the NHL's top players compete in the Winter
Olympics were hurt Friday, April 29, when the president of the
International Ice Hockey Federation said he opposes the idea. Gunter
Sabetzki said in an interview that he would withhold IIHF sanction of a
so-called Dream Tournament because it would be unfair to the IIHF's lesser
lights.
NHLPA:
Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers is the new president of the
National Hockey League Players' Association.
The NHL on Monday, April 18, asked the Supreme Court of Canada for
permission to appeal a lawsuit over pension money won by players who
retired before 1982. The league intends to file a malpractice suit against
its original lawyers, who told the league that pension surpluses -- valued
at about $28 million Canadian in the mid-1980s -- belonged to the NHL.
The NHL Players Association has drawn up a tough agent certification
program, a copy of which has been obtained by The Canadian Press. It
defines conflicts of interest, prevents agents from representing anyone
other than players and gives the association the right to revoke an
agent's licence.
**
The NHLPA retained Michael Merhab licensing consultant.
Officiating:
National Hockey League on-ice officials agreed to a four-year contract,
ending the first strike by referees and linesmen in league history.
Members of the NHL Officials Association voted in a telephone poll
conducted by counsel Don Meehan Wednesday, December 1. The new agreement
covers this year and the next three seasons. A first-year referee made
$50,000 a season and a first-year linesman made $33,000 a season under the
old contract, which expired Aug. 31. Terms of the agreement were not
disclosed, but it is believed the officials agreed to a 29 per cent
increase for referees and a 65 per cent total hike over the life of the
contract.
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.
-----
- 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.
-----
- 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 (Oustanding 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
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
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
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, Chisoutimi (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 <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
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 <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu>
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
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)
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 <comeaude@tuns.ca>
John Edwards <aa349@freenet.carleton.ca>
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)
**
The Montreal Canadiens signed Paulin Bordeleau to a two-year contract
extension as head coach of Fredericton of the American Hockey League.
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 <riann@gwis.circ.gwu.edu>
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)
Calde Cup Champions
Prince Edward Island Senators Atlantic Division
NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators
**
Formerly New Haven Nighthawks (00/00) -> New Haven Senators (92/93)
First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0
Last season: 6th in Atlantic Division, 16th overall (23-49-8)
The Ottawa Senators fired Don MacAdam, coach of the Prince Edward Island
Senators of the American Hockey League.
Providence Bruins Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins
**
Formerly Maine Mariners (77/78-91/92) (3 cups)
First Season: 92-93 Calder Cups: 4 Last Cup: 55-56
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 <riann@gwis.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 Indians Northern Division
NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers
Formerly Springfield Indians (46/47-50/51) -> Syracuse Warriors (51/52-
53/54) -> Springfield Indians (54/55-66/67) -> Springfield Kings (67/68-
74/75)
First Season: 75-76 Calder Cups: 7 Last Cup: 90-91
Last season: 4th in Northern Division, 13th overall (29-38-13)
**
Eliminated by Adirondack in First Round
Syracuse Crunch ? 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
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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.
**
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 <gt3394c@prism.gatech.edu>
W. Jarrett Campbell <gt9923a@prism.gatech.edu>
**
Chicago Wolves Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: ?
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 <rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu>
**
Cleveland Lumberjacks Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins
Formerly Muskegon Mohawks (00/00-84/85) -> Muskegon Lumberjacks (84/85-
00/00)
First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 88-89
Last season: in Central Division, overall ()
**
Named Len Komoroski senior vice president and chief operating officer and
Bob McNamara assistant general manager.
**
Signed Rick Hayward, defenseman, and Eric Murano, center, to multiyear
contracts.
**
Denver Grizzlies Southwest Division, Western Conference
**
NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play
The New York Islanders of the NHL announced they have entered a three-year
agreement with the Denver Grizzlies of the International Hockey League and
named Butch Goring coach and general manager at Denver.
**
Detroit Vipers Northern Division, Eastern Conference
NHL Affiliate: ?
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 ()
Phoenix Roadrunners coach Rick Dudley has decided to become the head coach
and general manager of the Detroit Vipers.
San Diego Gulls assistant GM Robbie Nichols has accepted the position of
assistant GM and assistant coach with the Detroit Vipers.
**
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
**
Bruce Boudreau of the Fort Wayne Komets was a unanimous selection as the
International Hockey League coach of the year.
**
Houston Aeros Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: ?
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play
The Houston Aeros have named Terry Ruskowski as head coach.
**
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 <benvenga_mark_j@lilly.com>
**
Signed Daniel Gauthier, center, Craig Fisher, center and Travis Thiessen,
defenseman.
**
Announced that they would move to Market Square Arena in downtown
beginning with the 94/95 season.
**
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
Contact: Mitch McGowan <hamlet@u.washington.edu>
**
Kansas City Blades Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks
First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: in Midwest Division, overall ()
**
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 ()
Fired Curt Frasier as coach.
**
Minnesota Moose Central Division, Western Conference
NHL Affiliate: ?
First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0
Last season: Did not play
The new Minneapolis-St. Paul IHL franchise has determined that it will
play in the St. Paul Civic Center.
**
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 ()
**
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 ()
**
Named Rob Laird coach.
**
Agreed to a partial affiliation with the Los Angeles Kings.
**
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
Fired Harold Snepsts, coach.
Named Walt Kyle coach.
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4. East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)
Birmingham Bulls West Division
NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers
First Season: 00-00 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
First Season: 00-00 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
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 2nd in North Division, 5th overall (W41-L20-OLT7)
Eliminated by Toledo in Second Round
**
Named Moe Mantha coach and signed him to a three-year contract.
Dayton Bombers North Division
NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 5th in North Division, 14th overall (W29-L31-OTL8)
Eliminated by Toledo in First Round
Erie Panthers North Division
NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 6th in North Division, 15th overall (W27-L36-OTL5)
Contact: Terry Wirick <af278@freenet.buffalo.edu>
Greensboro Monarchs East Division
NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Quebec Nordiques
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 3rd in East Division, 7th overall (W41-L21-OTL6)
Eliminated by Raleigh in Second Round
Hampton Roads Admirals East Division
NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 1st in East Division, 4th overall (W41-L19-OTL8)
Eliminated by Wheeling in Second Round
Huntington Blizzard West Division
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 6th in West Division, 19th overall (W14-L49-OTL5)
Huntsville Blast West Division
NHL Affiliate: Independent
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 4th in West Division, 17th overall (W20-L39-OTL9)
Eliminated by Birmingham in First Round
Johnstown Chiefs North Division
AHL Affiliate: Hershey Bears
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 4th in North Division, 10th overall (W37-L27-OTL4)
Eliminated by Columbus in First Round
Knoxville Cherokees West Division
NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 1st in West Division, 1st overall (W44-L18-OTL6)
Eliminated by Louisville in First Round
Louisville Icehawks West Division
NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 5th in West Division, 18th overall (W16-L44-OTL8)
Eliminated by Birmingham in Second Round
Contact: Paul Heitkemper <pgheit01@ulkyvx.louisville.edu>
Nashville Knights West Division
NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 3rd in West Division, 16th overall (W26-L36-OTL6)
Eliminated by Wheeling in First Round
Raleigh IceCaps East Division
NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00
Last season: 2nd in East Division, 6th overall (W41-L20-OTL7)
Eliminated by Toledo in finals
Announced the resignation of Kurt Kleinendorst, coach, to become an
assistant coach for the San Diego Gulls of the International Hockey
League.
Richmond Renegades East Division
NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
First Season: 00-00 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
First Season: 00-00 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 <harris@acc.roanoke.edu>
South Carolina Stingrays East Division
NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs
First Season: 00-00 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
Toledo Storm North Division
NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings
First Season: 00-00 Riley Cups: 1 Last Cup: 93-94
Last season: 1st in North Division, 3rd overall (W44-L20-OTL4)
Riley Cup Champions
Contact: Rob Gasser <rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu>
Wheeling Thunderbirds North Division
NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens
First Season: 00-00 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--Named Rod Davidson general manager.
**
BRANTFORD SMOKE--Named Craig Newton director of sales.
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6. Central Hockey League (CHL)
- Central Hockey League
League contact: Marc Foster <mfoster@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu>
<mfoster@alliant.backbone.uoknor.edu>
Ted Wollnik <twollnik@aud.alcatel.com>
Six non-affiliated teams play a 60 game schedule extending from early
November to mid March. Each team is owned by the league, with local
interests controlling day to day operations. Each team has a $100,000
salary cap for 17 total players (16 dress up). Unlike the ECHL, players
are not limited to three years in the league.
Dallas Freeze
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 4th overall (W31-L25-OTL8)
Eliminated by Wichita in first round
Contact: <harry@dseg.ti.com>
Fort Worth Fire
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: 6th overall (W25-L37-OTL2)
Contact: <fire@skyler.lonestar.edu>
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
Contact: <mfoster@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu>
**
Signed Mike McEwen, coach, to a one-year contract extension.
San Antonio Iguanas
First Season: 94-95 Levin Trophies: 0
Last season: Did not play
**
Named John McAllister director of marketing and advertising; Michelle
Martin director of ticket sales; and Tony Uminski director of public
relations and broadcasting.
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
Contact: <kca46045@vax1.utulsa.edu>
Wichita Thunder
First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 1 Last Trophy: 93-94
Last season: 1st overall (W40-L18-OTL6)
Levin Trophy Champions
Contact: <gwmochon@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 <hamlet@u.washington.edu>