: TOLEDO, OHIO t THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2004 HOCKEY SECTION C, PAGE 5 Introducing the 2004-05 with comments from coach Nick Vitucci and Storm beat writer Dan Saevig

he’s produced for Flint the past two G, 0 A, 0 pts., 0 PIM; Trenton (ECHL) Saevig: May be key to Storm Nick Vitucci seasons while not sacrifi cing defen- 65 GP, 8 G, 15 A, 23 pts., 40 PIM. season. If power-play specialist can Coach sive play, Dufresne may get a shot Overall assessment duplicate 2000-01 season that saw The former Storm be- at improving on the seven American Vitucci: “I think we’re going to be a pleasant surprise in our divi- him score 37 goals in the American gins his fi rst full season as the team’s Hockey League games he earned sion. I think our defense is second to none in our division. Keeping the Andrew Oke Hockey League for Syracuse, Toledo head coach. An as- with Hamilton in 2002-03. puck out of your net will create scoring opportunities. Position: Defenseman has a fi nd. If his output mirrors that of sistant last season 2003-04 stats: Rockford last season, when he found Flint (UHL) 76 GP, “I see the experienced players up front in the Savages, Judsons, Age/Ht./Wt.: 23, 6-2, 195 to Steve Harrison, 17 G, 39 A, 56 pts., 63 PIM. the net just three and the younger guys like Parillo, Paolini and Knight growing and add- Hometown: Fenelon Falls, Ont. Vitucci, 37, replaced times in 24 games Harrison on Dec. 20 ing to the numbers they’re used to putting up. Vitucci: “He’s everything you want during an injury-rid- when the defend- Dan Eberly “With that, and the offensive abilities of three or four of our defense- out of a defenseman and keeps it all dled season, Toledo men, I see this as a team that’s better than it’s given credit for.” ing Brabham Cup Position: Defenseman simple. Also brings may be in trouble. champions began the Saevig: a strong element of A leader-type in the Age/Ht./Wt.: Picked to fi nish seventh out of eight teams in the North season with a 9-11-3 23, 6-0, 190 Division preseason coaches poll. Given the quality of the division toughness.” dressing room and record. Hometown: Canton, Mass. — top to bottom the ECHL’s strongest — Toledo appears to be a .500 Saevig: Played for one of the most per- When it became Vitucci: “Dan’s somebody who team. Look for Trenton, Peoria, Wheeling and Reading to hover near two teams in the now sonable people in the apparent that Toledo will help out offensively with the the top, with Atlantic City, Johnstown, Dayton and Toledo in the next, defunct low A-caliber game, the former NHL would not make the playoffs, Vitucci forwards. He has shown that he has interchangeable, block. WHA2 last season player (Washington, began dealing the Storm’s better terrifi c willpower, go- On paper, Toledo’s left side could be the best in the ECHL with Sav- before hooking on Quebec) has to show players for future considerations ing through an early age, Parillo and Paolini. The key is Savage. He’s being paid as a top with MacAulay when the way on the ice. in an attempt to bolster this year’s season virus that saw player and the stats need to follow. he coached Roanoke. 2003-04 stats: Milwaukee (AHL) team. The result was a season-end- him lose 15 pounds. The defense should be good. Always a commodity and a weakness His key is simplicity; 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 pts., 0 PIM; Rock- ing run of 2-11-3. He didn’t miss an for most teams — Peoria would be a walkaway favorite in the division make the fi rst pass, ford (UHL) 24 GP, 3 G, 7 A, 10 pts., Coach’s comment: “The team ice session. I look if it had Toledo’s back line — it was a recruiting priority this year. keep the feet moving, clear the 31 PIM. was built to get off to a quick start. for Danny to develop crease and don’t get caught out of and be one of the top Consistency from the will be critical. Fankhouser needs position. Spent the previous sea- We went with a big training camp in to be on his game, and rookie Koopmans must adapt quickly. hopes of fi nding some pleasant sur- young defensemen in son with three clubs in the Central Pierre-Luc Sleigher prises, and there were some. Mixing the ECHL.” The concern is at center and on the right side. Toledo lacks a big Hockey League. Position: Center pivot and could really use a No. 1 and No. 2 right winger. the young talent with the experienced Saevig: An un- 2003-04 stats: Roanoke (ECHL) Age/Ht./Wt.: 22, 5-9, 185 Here’s the bottom line: The Storm must play well defensively be- leadership is something we hope will signed eighth-round 20 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 pts., 37 PIM; Ala- Hometown: Montreal lead to a successful season.” pick of the in 2000 cause this is a team that won’t be able to run and gun with the likes of bama (WHA2) 19 GP, 4 G, 7 A, 11 pts., Vitucci: “He’s a spitfi re every time Saevig comment: Vitucci’s repu- (No. 238 overall), Eberly has good Trenton and Peoria. It’s also not the quickest squad around. 68 PIM; Jacksonville (WHA2) 18 GP, 5 hockey sense and is patient with the Although this is very much a veteran team, how well the team does G, 5 A, 10 pts., 56 PIM. he gets on the ice. Toledo fans will tation as a coach in the hockey world realize that every shift he’s out there will largely be impacted by how well puck. Expected to see plenty of time will depend greatly on the coaching of Vitucci and MacAulay. Another on the power-play, he was acquired factor will be the lockout. If Toledo can stay in the race until mid-sea- — he could get in a fi ght, score a the Storm performs this season and or run somebody over. His focus on how well the winningest goaltender from Atlantic City at the end of last son and if the NHL labor dispute ends, the Storm may be in a good Craig Olynick season as part of the Alexandre spot as many teams scramble to fi nd replacement players to fi ll the Position: getting to the NHL will be a plus for in the history of the ECHL develops Defenseman us this year.” the core he’s recruited. Vitucci is Jacques and Nick Parillo “futures” void left by those who have gone back up to the American Hockey Age/Ht./Wt.: 22, 6-1, 198 deals. He’s the type of player who League. Saevig: Second- staking his job on an experienced Hometown: Humboldt, Sask. group he thinks can win quickly. might be able to shine if surrounded year pro picked up If the lockout doesn’t end, it’s important for Toledo to stay com- Vitucci: by forwards who can fi nish. Not petitive for two reasons: If it’s in the race, it will be easier to pick up a “Craig is a very good, from Atlantic City Coaching history: Toledo (ECHL) physical, needs to develop defensive all-around player who also brings — another of the head coach, 2003-04; Toledo as- locked-out NHL player who wants to play, and the majority of revenue- aspect of game. generating home games come in the second half of the year. an element of tough- “futures” from the sistant coach 2003-04; Greenville ness. Consistency is Jacques and Parillo (ECHL) assistant coach, 2000-2003. 2003-04 stats: Worcester (AHL) 1 GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 pt., 0 PIM; Toledo going to be important deals at the end of (ECHL) 10 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 pt., 0 PIM; in his second year of last season — is Atlantic City (ECHL) 52 GP, 2 G, 12 A, camp he continues to do the little to develop and progress as the sea- pro hockey.” one of only two true Tony MacAulay 14 pts., 24 PIM. things well and has begun to be more son goes on. Being combined with Saevig: Olynick centers on the ros- Assistant coach of a physical presence than in the Scott Fankhouser is the type of player ter. Longtime Toledo MacAulay coached Roanoke to past. Jason is one of will be a healthy re- most people never hockey fans may note a 38-26-8 record and second place Scott Fankhouser those guys you may lationship and good notice, but who is that he is similar in style and size to in the Southern Divi- Position: Goaltender not notice for three or competition between crucial to the make- Ian MacPhee, one of the most popu- sion last season. The four games in a row, the two.” lar Goaldiggers’ players of the 1970s. Age/Ht./Wt.: 29, 6-2, 206 up of a team. Keeping 84 points were 27 because he doesn’t Saevig: Lone as- the game simple is a He can score and he can fi ght. Skat- more than the Storm Hometown: Bismarck, N.D. do anything wrong.” signee from parent key; make the easy pass, take the ing needs work. Hard work can lead earned. He became Vitucci: “Scott adds instant cred- Saevig: Second- Red Wings, man, and don’t get caught. Should to a 25-goal season, and that, along available when the ibility in our locker room and in the year pro was picked Koopmans will likely be a steady stay-at-home type for with 150-200 PIM, will get you no- Express franchise goal crease. We look up by the Storm spend some time the Storm who could surprise of- ticed no matter how big you are. was terminated by for his leadership to last season out of with Grand Rapids in fensively. 2003-04 stats: Atlantic City the ECHL on July 20 be infectious with the Greenville’s training the American Hockey 2003-04 stats: Toledo (ECHL) 9 (ECHL) 63 GP, 15 G, 23 A, 38 pts., when new owners rest of the club.” camp. Playing within League as the Wings seek playing GP, 2 G, 1 A, 3 pts., 13 PIM; Peoria 157 PIM. couldn’t be found. Saevig: One of the his capabilities and focusing on the time also for second-year pro Drew (ECHL) 37 GP, 2 G, 4 A, 6 PTS, 94 Included in last keys to a successful little things like closing gaps and MacIntyre, who is expected to be PIM. Robert Snowball season’s mark was a season-ending Storm season. For- positioning will be crucial for suc- bumped down to Toledo periodically. Position: Right wing stretch of 12-0-2. Roanoke was elimi- mer member of the cess at the ECHL level. The coaching A workhorse last year with Leth- Sam Paolini Age/Ht./Wt.: 22, 6-3, 215 nated by Florida in the fi rst round of NHL’s Atlanta Thrash- staff should be able to tell early on bridge in the Western (junior) Hockey Position: Left wing Hometown: Toronto the playoffs, 3-1. if the Colorado College product has League, Koopmans was drafted by ers during their fi rst Age/Ht./Wt.: 24, 6-1, 195 Vitucci: “We look Vitucci: “Tony and I, we certainly two seasons, Fank- progressed from last season. the Wings in the fi fth round in 2002, No. 166 overall. He was signed by Hometown: Rochester, N.Y. for Robert to be a have the same goals and desires. We houser is expected to 2003-04 stats: Toledo (ECHL) 67 physical presence think alike and we’re on the same replace Doug Teskey, now in Europe, GP, 2 G, 15 A, 17 pts., 25 PIM. Detroit in lieu of an overage year in Vitucci: “Tremendous work ethic junior when the Wings didn’t come to and a strong desire to succeed at on the ice for us. On path of where we want this team to as the primary Toledo goalie and tu- top of that, he’s been go. He’s going to be responsible for tor to fi rst-year Red Wings pro Logan terms with ’s . all times is what’s been very pleasing to a pleasant surprise in everything; we’re going to work to- Koopmans. Consistency every night 2003-04 stats: Lethbridge (WHL) his knowledge and gether on every aspect of this team.” will be the key to his season. 62 GP, 27-25-8, 2.61 GAA, .910 pct. me. He’s the type of Position: Forward kid that if he doesn’t positioning on the Saevig: Brings extensive coach- 2003-04 stats: Bietigheim-Biss- Age/Ht./Wt.: 35, 5-10, 200 ice.” ingen SC (Germany Div. II) N/A. have a good shift ev- ing experience to the job, although Hometown: ery time, you’re going Saevig: A 10-goal, last season was his fi rst as a pro Toledo Jason Maleyko Vitucci: “Rick showed during the to hear about it from 200-PIM campaign is head coach. Player development is Position: Defenseman him.” not out of the ques- crucial at the ECHL level, and the for- Mark Giannetti offseason the desire to come back Age/Ht./Wt.: 24, 6-2, 193 and be one of the Saevig: Key to tion for Pierre-Luc Sleigher’s junior mer high school teacher says that is Position: Forward Hometown: Windsor, Ont. teammate in Victoriaville. Can throw something for which he is proud. leading players in a future considerations Age/Ht./Wt.: 28, 5-11, 205 Vitucci: “We’re looking for Jason deals with Atlantic them very effectively, as he proved Coaching history: Roanoke Storm uniform. We with his exhibition game TKO of Hometown: Metamora, Mich. look for not only the to add experience, City at the end of the (ECHL) head coach, 2003-04; but he also has the season that saw Toledo “loan” Alex- Dayton tough-guy Jason McCrim- Roanoke assistant coach, 2002-03; Vitucci: “Mark was brought into offense and defense, mon. Improvement will be measured camp off a phone call from [Detroit but his leadership as offensive ability to andre Jacques and Nick Parillo to the DeMatha Catholic High School contribute. He’s a big in other aspects of game, including assistant general manager] Jim Nill. well.” Bullies. Cornell University product skating. Second-year pro played for (Washington, D.C.) head coach, addition in bolster- [1999-2003] played in ECHL all-star 1997-2002. Jim saw Mark skating with some of Saevig: Came MacAulay last season in Roanoke. the Red Wings and into camp in fan- ing our defense this game last year as a rookie, recording year.” a goal and an assist. Two brief AHL 2003-04 stats: Roanoke (ECHL) asked if he could tastic condition and 40 GP, 3 G, 4 A, 7 pts., 118 PIM. come to our camp. 20 pounds lighter Saevig: A key stops in 2003-04 could be extended Shawn Collymore He’s been a tireless free-agent signing by later this season should the NHL Position: Right wing than last season, worker with a junk- when he re-joined the Storm after the Storm, Maleyko lockout end and he posts the kind of Noah Whyte Age/Ht./Wt.: 21, 6-0, 190 yard-dog mentality being retired for a year and a half. represented the now- numbers expected. At Cornell during Hometown: LaSalle, Que. that our fans can re- The Storm’s all-time leading point defunct Cincinnati his senior season, helped lead Big Position: Forward late with.” producer will be one of the oldest Cyclones in the ECHL all-star game Red to NCAA Frozen Four for the fi rst Age/Ht./Wt.: 22, 6-0, 190 Vitucci: “On top of his offensive last year as a rookie. Was captain of Saevig: players in the ECHL, but was lapping time in 23 years by posting 13 goals Hometown: Winnipeg, Man. skills, Shawn brings a very tenacious Hasn’t the (junior) Hockey League’s and 17 assists in 35 starts. style of hockey to this played since 1999- much younger legs during training Vitucci: “Noah is an explosive Brampton Battalion for three con- 2003-04 stats: Rochester (AHL) 4 team. He’s got a very 2000 season. Hurt camp skating drills. Best on the secutive seasons; a very unusual feat player who can be a highlight reel at positive attitude and shoulder early in wing, Judson will likely spend most GP, 1 G, 0 A, 1 pt., 2 PIM; Cleveland times on the ice. He in major junior hockey. Steady, stay- (AHL) 1 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 pt., 0 PIM; At- we look for him to training camp and may begin season of his time at center because of his at-home type who can also produce reminds me in skating develop into one of on injured reserve. With the excep- defensive awareness and lack of lantic City (ECHL) 63 GP, 18 G, 28 A, stride of a young, left- when called upon, as his 13 goals 46 pts., 52 PIM. the top young players tion of Jacksonville and two games depth at that position. Toledo needs and 17 assists for St. Mary’s Univer- handed Alexandre in the league.” in the International Hockey League a minimum 25-goal season from him. sity in the Canadian college ranks the Jacques.” Saevig: Averaged with Las Vegas, has spent majority of The last time he did that was with previous year attest. Unsigned draft Port Huron of the United Hockey Nick Parillo Saevig: Long shot about a point per career in the . choice of Ottawa (sixth round, No. to make team, free- game as an over- 2003-04 stats: DNP. Jacksonville League in 1999-2000. He’s in shape 188 overall in 2000). Position: Left Wing to do it. agent appeared on ager in the Quebec (ECHL) 1999-2000; 64 GP, 15 G, 27 A, 2003-04 stats: Reading (ECHL) Age/Ht./Wt.: 27, 5-9, 180 CBC’s Making the Cut, Major Junior Hockey 42 pts., 64 PIM. 2003-04 stats: Toledo (ECHL) 70 36 GP, 0 G, 7 A, 7 pts., 40 PIM; Cin- Hometown: Schenechtedy, N.Y. a reality television GP, 11 G, 16 A, 27 pts., 22 PIM. League last season. A fi fth-round cinnati (ECHL) 35 GP, 4 G, 6 A, 10 Vitucci: “Nick is going to be a show where hockey pick of the New York Rangers in 2001 pts., 75 PIM. leader on this hockey club and will players try to win NHL (No. 139 overall) who was not signed, Ty Hennes do everything he’s done in the past tryouts. He did not make the fi nal Collymore is a right winger, which Position: Forward Tyler Knight six. Quickness and skating are his two years in helping this team to strengths. Strength is his weakness. makes him a commodity in this Age/Ht./Wt.: 24, 5-9, 177 Position: Right wing P.J. Martin succeed.” lineup. A consistent point producer Age/Ht./Wt.: 25, 6-0, 185 Position: Defenseman He will begin the season on injured throughout a fi ve-year junior career Hometown: Kent, Wash. Saevig: Should be one of the best reserve with an injured right elbow. Hometown: Kelowna, B.C. Age/Ht./Wt.: 23, 6-2, 200 with Quebec and Val d’Or, Collymore Vitucci: “Tremendous work players in the league. His feet are 2003-04 stats: University of will have to adapt to the pace and ethic and a very well-coached player Vitucci: “Tyler has shown un- Hometown: Haverhill, Mass. faster than almost ev- Manitoba (CIS) 1 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 pts., physical aspect of the pro game in through his amateur career. Ty has believable patience with the puck Vitucci: “P.J. is everything you eryone in the ECHL. 6 PIM. order to succeed. earned his right to be on this club to this point. A very want in a defense- Needs to realize that with his play in the poised player who man. He skates well, sometimes it’s OK 2003-04 stats: Val d’Or (QMJHL) to slow things down 56 GP, 26 G, 29 A, 55 pts., 33 PIM. preseason. I guess will not only contrib- is strong defensively Maris Ziedins ute offensively, but a bit; hockey sense you could say he was and makes that good Position: Center one of those pleasant is also defensively fi rst pass. On top of is still an issue at Sylvain Dufresne surprises.” aware.” that he plays with a times. Workaholic in Age/Ht./Wt.: 26, 5-10, 170 physical toughness. weight room would Hometown: Riga, Latvia Position: Defenseman Saevig: Free-agent Saevig: Bowling signee spent past four Green product (1999- We look for him to be be at a higher level if Vitucci: “Maris reminds me of Age/Ht./Wt.: 26, 6-2, 205 seasons playing for 2003) spent inaugural one of our top defen- he were three inches Morten Ask here last year. It took Hometown: Waterloo, Que. former Bowling Green pro campaign with semen this year.” taller. Third-year pro Maris half a season Falcons coach Jerry San Angelo of the deserves extended chance at higher- to get adjusted last Vitucci: “One of the biggest rea- Saevig: Began level , sons that Sly came to the ECHL and York at Boston Col- lower-level Central season with former year, and after that lege. Had a college but won’t get it unless NHL lockout Toledo was that we Hockey League, playing with former Storm coach Claude ends. he was Rockford’s were closer to the career best nine goals and 12 assists Storm defenseman Derek Booth. To- Noel and the Milwaukee Admirals best player. Look for American Hockey in 2002-03, but saw those totals drop ledo is hoping that he’s this season’s of the American Hockey League, 2003-04 stats: San Antonio (AHL) that to continue.” League teams, be- to two goals and seven assists dur- version of Morten Ask, the Storm but did not see action in the fi rst two 8 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 pts., 2 PIM; Toledo (ECHL) 57 GP, 19 G, 30 A, 49 pts., 88 Saevig: Highly re- cause that’s ultimate- ing his senior season. Played on BC’s center who last year blossomed games. Had three AHL cups of coffee garded by ex-Storm ly where he’d like to national championship club in 2000- into a top-liner after a good, but not in 2003-04 and will probably be one PIM; Atlantic City (ECHL) 10 GP, 2 G, 2 A, 4 pts., 9 PIM. assistant coach Mark be. In doing so we’re 01. Had one goal and two assists in great, pro debut with Laredo of CHL of those players who gets a look-see Bernard, who coached fortunate to have his preseason game at Peoria. in 2002-03. from a variety of teams again this Ziedins last year with veteran leadership 2003-04 stats: Boston College 2003-04 stats: San Angelo (CHL) season. Even with a lockout, good Reggie Savage Rockford in the United and on-ice abilities to (HE) 35 GP, 2 G, 7 A, 9 pts., 16 PIM. 58 GP, 13 G, 25 A, 38 PTS, 31 PIM. defensemen are at a premium, and Hockey League, Ziedins is a quick bolster our team.” Martin is good. Acquired in another Position: Left wing skater whose game and playing time Saevig: A key of Vitucci’s “futures” deals at the end Age/Ht./Wt.: 34, 5-10, 187 improved as last season wore on. To- offseason signing from the United of the season, part of the trade that Hometown: Montreal ledo needs at least 20 goals from him, Jason Jozsa Logan Koopmans sent Doug Teskey to Columbia. Hockey League, Dufresne will be Position: Goaltender Vitucci: “Reggie was signed this along with consistent defensive zone the trigger man on the power-play. Postion: Defenseman 2003-04 stats: Binghamton play. At the age where it’s a make-it- Age/Ht./Wt.: Age/Ht./Wt.: 20, 6-2, 180 season for leadership on and off the He possesses a heavy shot that he 23, 6-1, 185 (AHL) 5 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 pts., 0 PIM; ice, and I expect with his work ethic or-break-it minor pro season. keeps low for tips. Patient and smart, Hometown: Calgary Hometown: Cranbrook, B.C. Manchester (AHL) 2 GP, 0 G, 0 A, 0 and strong desire to succeed, we’ll 2003-04 stats: Rockford (UHL) if he can put up the kind of numbers Vitucci: “To this point in training Vitucci: “We’re looking for Logan pts., 0 PIM; Springfi eld (AHL) 1 GP, 0 see him return to his 2000-01 form.” 73 GP 13 G 22 A 35 pts., 40 PIM. Schedule NHL move frees arenas for 45 days Date Opp. Time Date Opp. Time Date Opp. Time Oct. 22 Wheeling 7:30 Dec. 26 at Wheeling 5:05 Feb. 18 at Trenton 7:30 LOS ANGELES TIMES chief counsel. ceipts, and players have missed Oct. 23 Dayton 7:30 Dec. 30 at Trenton 7 Feb. 19 at Atlantic City 7:05 In another indication that the Daly also said that the date one paycheck — players are paid Oct. 29 Peoria 7:30 Dec. 31 at Johnstown 6 Feb. 20 at Atlantic City 2:05 season rollback was “subject to modifi - twice a month — with another Oct. 30 at Wheeling 7:30 Jan. 2 at Atlantic City 2:05 Feb. 23 Alaska 10:30 a.m. is in jeopardy, league offi cials cation at any time.” pay period ending next week. Nov. 5 at Las Vegas 10:05 Jan. 5 Atlantic City 7 Feb. 25 Johnstown 7:30 have extended the time frame Ted Saskin, senior director No further negotiating ses- Nov. 6 at Las Vegas 10:05 Jan. 7 at Dayton 7 Feb. 26 Johnstown 7:30 to free up arenas from 30 to of the players’ union, said: “It’s sions are planned. Nov. 9 at Fresno 10 Jan. 8 Dayton 7:30 Feb. 27 Reading 3 45 days, which all but cancels very clear that the league and its Nov. 11 at Bakersfi eld 10 Jan. 9 at Wheeling 5:05 March 4 at Peoria 7:30 games through Dec. 2. teams are far more concerned Boucher to play in Sweden Nov. 12 at Bakersfi eld 10 Jan. 14 at Dayton 7 March 5 at Peoria 7 The league sent a memo to its with booking concerts than ne- STOCKHOLM — Phoenix Coy- Nov. 13 at Las Vegas 10:05 Jan. 15 at Johnstown 7 March 11 Peoria 7:30 30 teams informing them that gotiating a solution to end the otes goalie Brian Boucher signed Nov. 19 Peoria 7:30 Jan. 16 at Reading 5:05 March 12 Peoria 7:30 the “date rollback” was expand- owners’ lockout.” to play for Swedish champion Nov. 20 at Peoria 7 Jan. 21 Wheeling 7:30 March 13 at Johnstown 3 ed to allow replacement events Extending the period to 45 HV71 yesterday while the NHL Nov. 21 Johnstown 3 Jan. 22 Dayton 7:30 March 18 Trenton 7:30 to be booked into arenas. But days will give arena offi cials lockout continues. Nov. 25 at Dayton 7 Jan. 23 Dayton 3 March 19 Trenton 7:30 the league hierarchy also seems more time to fi ll dates that were Boucher set an NHL record Nov. 26 at Johnstown 7 Jan. 28 Reading 7:30 March 22 at Reading 7:05 intent on sending a message to set aside for hockey games. Tim for consecutive last Nov. 27 Wheeling 7:30 Jan. 29 at Peoria 9 March 25 Dayton 7:30 the NHL Players’ Association. Ryan, the Arrowhead Pond gen- season. The 27-year-old goalie Dec. 3 Atlantic City 7:30 Jan. 30 San Diego 3 March 26 at Dayton 7 “With the absence of any in- eral manager in Anaheim, Calif., held opponents scoreless for Dec. 4 Peoria 7:30 Feb. 2 San Diego 7 March 30 Dayton 7 dication from the union that it said that it takes six weeks to more than fi ve straight games Dec. 10 Trenton 7:30 Feb. 4 at Trenton 7:30 April 1 Johnstown 7:30 has interest in engaging in talks plan a concert tour. — a total of 332 minutes. Dec. 11 Trenton 7:30 Feb. 5 at Reading 7:05 April 2 at Wheeling 7:30 anytime soon, we felt it made The effects of the fi ve-week He joins more than 30 other Dec. 17 at Peoria 7:30 Feb. 9 Atlantic City 7 April 3 at Dayton 4 sense to provide clubs with more lockout have started to have a NHL players in Sweden’s Elite Dec. 18 Reading 7:30 Feb. 12 Johnstown 7:30 April 7 at Reading 7:05 fl exibility in scheduling op- fi nancial impact. Teams have League . Dec. 19 Reading 3 Feb. 13 at Reading 5:05 April 8 Peoria 7:30 tions,” said Bill Daly, the NHL’s lost a week’s worth of game re- Dec. 22 Wheeling 7 Feb. 16 at Trenton 7 April 9 Trenton 7:30

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