THE SEATTLE POST-INTELLIGENCER

July 22, 2004, Thursday FINAL BUSINESS, Pg. D1

UNIVERSITY IS NOW KEY TO A STATE'S ECONOMY

BILL VIRGIN compiled a long and igno- to boost the economy of the P-I columnist minious resume of athletic upstate New York community department misbehavior.) of Hamilton. The Uni- versity THE TRADITIONAL if quaint of Dayton in Ohio is part of vision of the American univer- To that full plate has now what's called the Genesis sity was an ivy-covered refuge been added one more task: Project to revive a neighbor- in which scholars could purse Bail out the state's economy. hood in that city. their academic inquiries to broaden the world's store of Universities have long been Michigan Tech in Houghton knowledge. part of economic develop- has helped organize a state ment, anyway, because of the SmartZone to help diversify That has devolved to the research they produce that is the economy as the region's more modern, more cynical commercialized by startups core industry, mining, de- view of the American univer- and existing companies, and clines. Allegheny College has sity today: a football team with because of the graduates and a Center for Economic and a trade school attached. faculty members who become Environmental Development entrepreneurs. to help revitalize northwestern The task of university presi- Pennsylvania. dents these days is to find But that was more by happen- some tenable ground be- stance than design. Purdue and Indiana universi- tween those two extremes ties offer such programs as upon which the modern uni- Today, though, governors funding for faculty entrepre- versity can be based, and and economic development neurs, research parks and an from which to deal with all the authorities are deliberately agency to help companies internal and external pres- and specifically designating develop commercially viable sures, issues, missions, com- universities as a key compo- technology. Cleveland State plaints, headaches, societal nent in generating new eco- has helped launch a new trends and fights. nomic activity, not just business development cen- through training and educa- ter. North Dakota State has a Consider the typical agenda tion but as centers for creating new research and technology for a college prexy: trying to new technologies and com- park in Fargo. keep the athletic department mercial ventures. out of trouble and squeezing That barely skims the surface, more money out of the Leg- Read through the speeches but it does so enough to raise islature and trying to defuse and press releases from the some interesting questions. the latest athletic department governors, and you'll see re- Given all the other things scandal and finding classroom peated references to using they're dealing with, should slots for students and, state-supported universi- ties universities be involved in the whoops, there goes the ath- as engines of economic re- economic development busi- letic department again. vival. ness? Do they even want to be? Are they equipped to be? (Lest you think I am piling on Read through releases from If not, how are they going to to the well-documented tra- universities themselves, pub- have to change to be signifi- vails of the University of lic and private, and you'll see cant contributors to economic Washington, I'm not - that's just how broad the effort is. development? the Go 2 Guy's job. Besides, I live in a glass house when it A sampling: Colgate Univer- The answer to a couple of comes to this issue. My own sity has started a Partnership those questions - should they alma mater, Ohio State, has for Com- munity Development be and do they want to be - is

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping yes, said Carol Harter, presi- school as a major research dent of the University of Ne- center. The higher ed system is ask- vada-Las Vegas. "Universities ing the state both for more see themselves as central to And that's what the school is support and for more freedom these efforts," she said. working toward, in pursuing in controlling its finances. The such niches as hazardous- Legislature is trying to balance While there will always be en- waste trans- formation and those requests with all the trepreneurs who succeed alternative energy, aimed to- other demands on the state without a college degree - a ward providing some diversifi- budget as well as the touchy certain local software mogul cation to Nevada's tourism- issue of tax structure. And the comes to mind - the world's and gambling-dependent universities have to figure out increasing technological economy. which areas of research are complexity suggests that the most promising for generating concentration of research The model Harter and UNLV economic-development re- power at colleges is more are pursuing is what has been turn on those dollars. likely to spin out next- accomplished already in generation ideas and compa- Washington, with the federal Is resolving those issues a lot nies. research dollars that have to ask of both government poured into the state, and and higher ed? Not really. Does an emphasis on eco- with the strengths of the UW That's what both ought to be nomic development crowd in biomedical research and doing - unknotting the tan- out the university's traditional Washington State in agricul- gled issues of our times. mission? Harter doesn't be- ture that have supported pri- lieve so. "I'm an English pro- vate enterprise. And whatever the commit- fessor, a Faulkner scholar," ment of time, effort and she said. The liberal-arts core But that was the last chapter, money involved, the payoff is is critical to turning out stu- and it doesn't have much almost certain to be far greater dents who can read, write, bearing on the next few vol- for students, faculty, the speak and do math. "I don't umes. The UW has a new schools themselves, re- see any conflict at all." president. The state will get a searchers, companies, our new governor in January. state, our state's economy How difficult it is for a univer- and the residents of Washing- sity to add the mission of eco- The higher-education system ton than whatever time is nomic development depends is under greater financial spent rescuing the athletic a lot on its culture. UNLV be- pressure to find spots for un- department from its latest epi- ing only 47 years old, Harter dergraduate students. sode. said she doesn't have dec- ades of ingrained tradition to The competition for federal P-I reporter Bill Virgin can be overcome. And because the research money is even more reached at 206-448-8319 or university is growing, it can intense, and the feds are ex- [email protected]. His hire new faculty members at- pecting states to pitch in column appears Tuesdays tuned to the vision of the more. Other states are doing and Thursdays. so.

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July 18, 2004 Sunday Front Edition New York: STATE OF THE HUDSON; Pg. 1L

What's worth saving?

Kathleen Norton vative cannons, called Parrott The burden of protecting the riv- Guns, were bored and shipped COLD SPRING, Putnam County - erfront from unchecked devel- off to the Union army on Civil War - The splash, gurgle and whoosh opment rests on those involved battlefields. The cannons, accu- of water falling is what you hear in land use planning and eco- rate and lethal pieces of artillery, now in this historic, woody ra- nomic development, as well as were credited with helping the vine. the everyday person who wants North win the war. to preserve the valley's best That and the ever-so-careful dig- traits, experts agreed. The students are from Michigan ging of student archaeologists Technological University, who are prodding the past to the Determined environmentalists which partnered with the regional surface. forged the way in the last few environmental group Scenic decades of the 20th century, and Hudson to preserve the site. As they work near waterfalls in great successes resulted. One Scenic Hudson acquired the 87- this peaceful, if buggy place, was a change in the way people acre site in the Village of Cold they imagine ear-splitting sounds with different agendas are work- Spring in 1996, saving it from from giant fiery furnaces, the ing together, said Carmella Man- possible development. Plans screeching of railcars and the tello, executive director of the include public access and trails. human noises of 1,500 people Hudson River Valley Greenway. who once worked here at the What had been garbage-strewn West Foundry. "I was a local offical in my prior woods with falling-down walls is life and if you were to tell me then key to understanding that the The students summer in these that local communities, develop- Hudson River was a superhigh- woods, with trowels, whisk ers, environmentalists and state way back then -- businesses brooms and tape measures, re- government could all work to- could easily ship goods made vealing, brick by brick, the crum- gether, I would never have be- along the river's banks by boat or bling, half walls of the buildings of lieved it," said Mantello, a former train. But old illustrations and the innovative 19th century City of Rensselaer official. The paintings of the foundry show foundry. Greenway, a state agency, pro- black waste pouring from smoke- motes regional planning that bal- stacks. In many places, the river The honking of water fowl can be ances economic development, became a dumping place for what heard from a nearby marsh called environmental protection and businesses discarded. Foundry Cove, which was con- historic preservation. taminated by industry and "We learned the hard way that it cleaned up in a $100 million Su- There are challenges ahead, and takes a long time for the river and perfund project. understanding the river's past will its habitats to recover," said Rita help plan the future, experts Shaheen, Scenic Hudson's park The historic site, the tall marsh said. planner and project manager for grasses and bird sounds are the West Point Foundry Pre- among the things that draw peo- At the foundry site, students serve. ple to the Hudson Valley, causing learn about the immigrants who an ironic twist -- how to keep the came here for jobs and made a Dia:Beacon, the new art museum region economically viable with- huge contribution on behalf of the housed near the river in a former out ruining its beauty, and while Hudson Valley to the Industrial factory, is cited as an example of preserving its past. Revolution. taking something from the past and putting it to modern use that "The key role of the valley right From piles of rubble and iron enhances the valley. now is in defining a sense of spikes poking from the ground, place, and in engaging the public graduate students can picture Some others dream that one of in doing this," said Fran Dunwell, the place where massive pipes the valley's main symbols of the author of "The Hudson River were fashioned for New York Industrial Revolution -- the Highlands." City's water system; where inno- Poughkeepsie Railroad Bridge --

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July 4, 2004 Sunday LOCAL/STATE; Pg. 1B

Island serves as lab for wolf, moose study

By Peter Rebhahn populations because it's al- study of either wolves or prebhahn@greenbaypressga most impossible for animals to moose anywhere. zette.com come and go. Genetic study has confirmed that the wolves About 750 moose live on Isle ISLE ROYALE, Mich. -- It was and moose on Isle Royale are Royale today, down from the wildness that attracted all descended from the first 1,100 two years ago. "Right Rolf Peterson to this Lake immigrants, Peterson said. now the moose are going Superior island 34 years ago. down and the wolves are go- Because it's a national park, ing up," Peterson said. He stayed for the science. no animals are hunted. Moose populations since Isle "When you realize what goes Biologists believe wolves Royale research began have on here in terms of the preda- walked across lake ice to Isle ranged from a high of 2,000 to tor-prey relationship -- there's Royale around 1950, Peter- fewer than 500. There are 29 no other place like it," Peter- son said. Moose are thought wolves living in three packs on son said. to have arrived earlier, proba- the island today. bly around 1900, by swim- What goes on outside the ming from the Canadian Much of what researchers door of Rolf and Candy Peter- mainland. have learned about moose on son's cabin that doesn't and Isle Royale has come from the can't elsewhere is intimate There are only two eyewit- study of bones. The research study of the dance of predator ness accounts of moose team finds about one-third of and prey in a natural laboratory swimming in Lake Superior all dead moose within two nearly as perfect as any de- between Isle Royale and Can- years of death. signed by humans. ada. It's a trip that would kill any human who tried it without Study of the bones has Wolves are the predators and a wet suit. Few other mammals yielded much information. In moose are their prey. The could withstand the cold wa- bad winters as many as 30 laboratory is Isle Royale Na- ter. percent of all the island's tional Park just 185 miles moose die. Half die at age 10 north of Green Bay, one of Why would a moose risk it? or younger. Nearly all older the most remote and least- moose suffer from arthritis, visited of the nation's national The answer -- a mixture of sci- some severe enough to crip- parks. ence, philosophy and humor - ple. - is typical of Peterson, who's It's not easy to get to Isle Roy- nothing like the stereotype of Peterson, 55 years old and a ale because it's separated the lab-coated scientist. professor of wildlife ecology at from the nearest mainland -- Michigan Tech University it's closer to Canada than the "Only people ask questions in Houghton, has been part of United States -- by 15 miles of like that -- moose don't," Pe- the Isle Royale study for 34 frigid Lake Superior water. terson said. "There's a small years, spending summers on percentage of any animal the island and returning to Because of its isolation, the population that will do crazy Houghton during the aca- island is home to just a third of things like that. It's like demic year. the mammal species that live bungee jumping." on the nearby mainland. He's assisted by a team of re- The research project Rolf Pe- searchers that includes volun- Isle Royale's isolation makes it terson now leads is in its 45th teers and Candy, his wife of ideal for the study of animal year -- the longest continuous 33 years.

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping Candy Peterson said she Mountain ash, a favorite food, Candy Peterson relishes her misses the community life she almost has disappeared from self-assigned role as hostess leaves behind in Houghton the island. to the students, reporters and each spring. Leaving behind curious tourists who discover the comforts of civilization "They're doing the best they the tiny and primitive 1926 gives her a twinge she said it can on really meager food re- cabin the Peterson's call takes her 15 minutes to for- sources," Peterson said. "If home in the summer months. get. April doesn't bring spring, these moose are in dire trou- "We have people every year "Who needs indoor plumb- ble, and the most vulnerable that just wander in," Candy ing?" she said. ones won't survive." Peterson said. The Isle Royale research has Rolf Peterson said he knows Visitors are likely to be offered two major themes besides the the day will come when age coffee, cinnamon bread and effects of wolf predation on and the rigors of working in a conversation. Candy Peter- moose populations: wolf ge- wilderness will overtake him. son, a self-described child of netics and the wolf-moose- But he doesn't plan to stop the '60s, graduated from vegetation interaction. anytime soon. The science is Wellesley College with a de- "They're more inbred than any just too tempting. gree in economics. other wolf population we know of," Peterson said. "This is the first time when we But she'd rather talk about have the chance to see what nature than interest rates. How the wolves continue to happens when people keep thrive despite their lack of ge- their mitts off," Peterson said. "If you leave Isle Royale and netic variability isn't clearly un- you haven't had your faith in derstood. But the effects of On the Net yourself and your fellow man the moose on the island's restored, you need to come vegetation are easily spotted. More about the Petersons again, because that's the and the wolf and moose re- message of this place," she Moose prefer to eat decidu- search project on Isle Royale said. ous plants, but there's not a is online at lot of them on the island. www.isleroyalewolf.org.

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May 1, 2004 No. 4, Vol. 46; Pg. 6; ISSN: 0013-9157

Clean snow machines? Snowmobiles

Against the backdrop of the ongoing debate into effect. This would have been a victory on whether to allow snowmobiles into Yel- for environmental groups claiming the lowstone National Park, engineering stu- noise and pollution snowmobiles emit dents from 15 universities across North harm plants, wildlife, and even the gate America's snow belt competed in a contest guards--who are subjected to relatively that could help address some of the prob- high levels of air pollutants from idling lems associated with the vehicles. The vehicles. (The National Park Service re- Clean Snowmobile Challenge, held at cently issued gas masks to help protect Michigan Technical University in rangers working at the gates.) The Bush mid-March, put to the test team efforts to administration reversed the rule, but in retool snowmobile engines. Each team took December 2003 in Washington, D.C., fed- a stock snowmobile and reengineered it to eral judge Emmet G. Sullivan overturned reduce emissions and noise while main- that reversal, noting that the decision was taining or improving performance. Teams "completely politically driven." However, put their vehicles through a series of in February, a Wyoming judge issued a performance and emissions tests, includ- temporary restraining order on Sullivan's ing a 100-mile endurance run in northern ruling. Snowmobiles do not represent an Michigan that only 5 of the 14 teams enormous business but are popular rec- completed. The emissions and noise stan- reational vehicles--and are sometimes dards are key to winning the contest. used as transportation--in many U.S. "We've been building and designing based states and Canadian provinces in winter. on the rules [for the competition]," says According to the International Snowmobile William Hotchkiss, an engineering student Manufacturing Association, more than 1.6 at the University of Maine. "Fuel effi- million snowmobiles were registered in ciency, emissions, and noise are the most the United States in 2002 and nearly important things. A lot of the teams have 730,000 in Canada in 2003. Combined been working on their engines to increase snowmobile sales for the neighboring speed, but that's worth only a small num- countries last year was estimated at about ber of points." The winning team, from the US$ 1.07 billion. University of Wisconsin-Madison, com- peted with a snowmobile that had an ex- --The Washington Post, 15 March; perimental hybrid gas-electric engine. In Michigan Technical University press the last four years, snowmobiles have been releases, 23 January and 22 March; Uni- the focus of controversy, particularly in versity of Maine press release, 11 March; Yellowstone because of a Clinton admini- and http://www.snowmobile.org, accessed stration rule that would have phased out 18 March. (D.H.) their use in the park until December 2004, when a total ban would have gone

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July 27, 2004 Tuesday Nova Scotia: Sports; Pg. 44

Housley among four inducted into U.S. hall of fame

AP national tournaments. He was the leading Eveleth, Minn. scorer on the 1980 Olympic team that won gold, getting two goals in the Miracle On Phil Housley, regarded as the best offen- Ice upset of the Soviet Union. sive defenceman to come out of the United States, was among four men named yes- He was named head coach of the University terday for induction into the U.S. Hockey of Wisconsin women's team two years ago. Hall of Fame. Ilitch, owner of the Mark Johnson, Mike Ilitch and Paul Coppo since 1982, has sponsored minor hockey also will be inducted into the Hall on Oct. teams in that region since 1968. His Little 7. Caesars AAA teams have sent 27 players on to the NHL, and 249 others have estab- Housley, who made the rare leap directly lished careers in collegiate or other from high school hockey to the NHL with leagues. Buffalo in 1982, played more games (1,495) and amassed more points Coppo was a Michigan Tech star from (1,232) than any other American in NHL 1956 to 1960 and was one of the best history. U.S.-born centres of his time.

He also was a seven-time member of the He led the U.S. team in scoring at the 1964 national team, including the triumphant Olympics. 1996 World Cup squad and the runner-up 2002 Olympic entry. He never made it to the NHL, but played 15 pro seasons. Johnson played in the NHL for 11 years and represented his country in 13 inter- GRAPHIC: Phil Housley

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July 27, 2004 Tuesday Final Ed. Regina, Saskatchewan: Sports; NHL Notebook; Pg. C3

Heatley may have up-and-down week

Wire Services Mark Johnson, Mike Ilitch and Heatley's lawyer, high-profile Paul Coppo also will be in- Dany Heatley faces the emo- Atlanta-based attorney Ed ducted into the Hall on Oct. 7. tional rollercoaster of playing Garland, said he expects the in what could be the biggest Sept. 16 preliminary hearing Housley, who made the rare hockey game of his life, then to proceed. leap directly from high school standing in a courtroom two hockey to the NHL with Buf- days later, charged in the "I would think it will go ahead," falo in 1982, played more death of his friend and team- he said. "We will have an ar- games (1,495) and amassed mate. raignment, we will enter a plea more points (1,232) than any of not guilty." other American in NHL his- The Calgary Herald has tory. He also was a seven-time learned Heatley -- the NHL Garland said he had "not dealt member of the national team, star and Atlanta Thrashers with" the date of the hearing, including the triumphant 1996 player -- will have his first day but may ask for a change. World Cup squad and the in court for the death of Dan runner-up 2002 Olympic en- Snyder on Sept. 16, just two "We may ask for a continu- try. days after the final of the ance if it is interrupting with his in To- training," said Garland. "We Johnson played in the NHL ronto. will address that next week. for 11 years and represented We could ask to move it up, or his country in 13 international The 23-year-old Heatley, who (further) back." tournaments. He was the is out on bail and training for leading scorer on the 1980 the World Cup in his home- Heatley was indicted July 16 Olympic team that won gold, town of Calgary, is required to by a grand jury, charged with getting two goals in the Mira- appear before Fulton Country first- and second-degree ve- cle On Ice upset of the Soviet Superior Court judge Row- hicular homicide, reckless Union. land Barnes for a plea and driving, driving too fast for preliminary hearing. conditions, failure to maintain Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red his lane, and speeding. Wings since 1982, has spon- Heatley faces six charges in sored minor hockey teams in relation to the Sept. 29 crash In total, Heatley faces a maxi- that region since 1968. that killed Snyder, the most mum of 20 years behind bars serious of which is a charge of and fines totalling $5,000 US Coppo was a Michigan Tech first-degree vehicular homi- if convicted on all counts. star from 1956 to 1960 and cide. was one of the best U.S.-born - - - centres of his time. He led the It will be Heatley's first court U.S. team in scoring at the appearance since the crash. Phil Housley, regarded as the 1964 Olympics. He never best offensive defenceman to made it to the NHL but played Told of the court scheduling, come out of the United 15 pro seasons. a spokesman for Hockey Can- States, was among four men ada said there are still no plans named Monday for induction - - - to remove Heatley from the into the U.S. Hockey Hall of World Cup roster, and he ex- Fame. Niklas Hagman replaces Sami pects the former All-Star MVP Kapanen and Janne Niinimaa to play. takes the place of Jere Kara-

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July 27, 2004 Tuesday Final Edition Ontario: Sports; Pg. D3

Housley honoured: Wings owner Ilitch among four in- ductees to U.S. Hall

Star News Services Coppo was a Michigan Tech star from 1956 to 1960 and was one of the best Phil Housley, regarded as the best offen- U.S.-born centres of his time. He led the sive defenceman to come out of the United U.S. team in scoring at the 1964 Olympics. States, was among four men named Monday He never made it to the NHL but played 15 for induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of pro seasons. Fame in Eveleth, Minn. WHA DEADLINE: It's make-or-break week Mark Johnson, Mike Ilitch and Paul Coppo for the proposed reincarnation of the also will be inducted into the Hall Oct. 7. World Hockey Association.

Housley, who made the rare leap directly The seven- or, maybe, eight-franchise from high school hockey to the NHL with league -- the number remains vague -- Buffalo in 1982, played more games has said it will take to the ice at the end of (1,495) and amassed more points October but, to date, no player has been (1,232) than any other American in NHL signed, most teams haven't hired a general history. He also was a seven-time member manager or coach and some don't have of the national team, including the trium- arenas in which to skate. phant 1996 World Cup squad and the runner-up 2002 Olympic entry. But all teams will name a GM and head coach by the end of this week, says Peter Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings Young, president of hockey operations for since 1982, has sponsored minor hockey the second coming of the renegade 1970s teams in that region since 1968. His Little loop. Caesars AAA teams have sent 27 players on to the NHL and 249 others have established "It's going to be a crazy week," Young said careers in other leagues. Monday before flying off to all corners of the continent in hopes of consummating Johnson played in the NHL for 11 years deals. and represented the U.S. in 13 interna- tional events. He was the top scorer on the Some of the impending announcements will 1980 Olympic team that won gold. He was include "some very, very big names with named head coach of the University of NHL pasts," Young said. Wisconsin women's team two years ago. GRAPHIC: Photo: Mike Ilitch

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July 26, 2004 Monday

Housley among four to be inducted into U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame EVELETH, Minn. (CP)

Phil Housley, regarded as the best offensive defenceman to come out of the United States, was among four men named Monday for induction into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame.

Mark Johnson, Mike Ilitch and Paul Coppo also will be inducted into the Hall on Oct. 7.

Housley, who made the rare leap directly from high school hockey to the NHL with Buf- falo in 1982, played more games (1,495) and amassed more points (1,232) than any other American in NHL history. He also was a seven-time member of the national team, including the triumphant 1996 World Cup squad and the runner-up 2002 Olympic en- try.

Johnson played in the NHL for 11 years and represented his country in 13 international tournaments. He was the leading scorer on the 1980 Olympic team that won gold, getting two goals in the Miracle On Ice upset of the Soviet Union. He was named head coach of the University of Wisconsin women's team two years ago.

Ilitch, owner of the Detroit Red Wings since 1982, has sponsored minor hockey teams in that region since 1968. His Little Caesars AAA teams have sent 27 players on to the NHL and 249 others have established careers in collegiate or other leagues.

Coppo was a Michigan Tech star from 1956 to 1960 and was one of the best U.S.-born centres of his time. He led the U.S. team in scoring at the 1964 Olympics. He never made it to the NHL but played 15 pro seasons.

HL:Niklas Hagman and Janne Niinimaa to join Finland's team for World Cup

HELSINKI (CP) _ Niklas Hagman replaces Sami Kapanen and Janne Niinimaa takes the place of Jere Karalahti in two changes announced Monday by head coach Raimo Summanen to Finland's roster for the World Cup of Hockey.

Hagman, 24, had 10 goals and 13 assists for the NHL's Florida Panthers last season. In opting out of the tournament, Kapanen, 31, who had 12 goals and 18 assists for the Philadelphia Flyers, told Summanen he felt he'd be unable to play his best after a tough NHL season.

Niinimaa, a New York Islanders defenceman, had nine goals and 19 assists last season.

Karalahti returned to Finland three years ago after playing for the Los Angeles Kings and the Nashville Predators. He is being dropped by his national team because, since he is still suspended from playing in the NHL pursuant to terms of the NHL-NHLPA program

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HL:Rangers say draft pick Al Montoya will return to University of Michigan

ANN ARBOR, Mich. (AP) _ Al Montoya, who was the sixth pick in the NHL entry draft by the , will remain at the University of Michigan for his junior college hockey season.

Montoya, the first goalie picked June 26, made the decision after a month of considera- tion.

"I wasn't completely sure about becoming a professional and I still have more things I want to accomplish at Michigan,'' said the Glenview, Ill., product.

Montoya led the United States its first world junior championship last January, posting a 6-0 record and a .944 save percentage.

HL:Bruins defenceman Nick Boynton takes drive up east coast of United States

BOSTON (CP) _ As if he doesn't do enough travelling during the winter, Bruins defence- man Nick Boynton spent part of his summer vacation driving 5,000 kilometres up the east coast of the United States.

The journey began when Boynton and his girlfriend shipped a car to Florida and flew south for a friend's wedding.

"I love travelling and I've always wanted to drive across America,'' the Nobleton, Ont., native was quoted on the Bruins' website. "Florida was a great starting point for this type of trip.

"It was a great time. Of course, when you spend that much time in a car you end up a lit- tle cramped at times. But it was really a fun trip.''

It was a warmup for his dream trip: a drive up the west coast.

"You need a solid two months to do that kind of a trip so I'm going to have to wait a little while to take on that one,'' he said.

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AREA SPORTS IN BRIEF

U-M goaltender Montoya to of Cuban heritage to play in Association. Montoya was 26- return for junior season the NHL. 12-2 last season with six shutouts, a 2.23 goals-against COLLEGE HOCKEY "I wasn't completely sure average and a .917 save per- about becoming a profes- centage. He already has a sandwich sional and I still have more named after him in New York, things I want to accomplish at Football: The Lions will host a but goalie Al Montoya isn't Michigan," Montoya said in a public training camp practice leaving Ann Arbor yet. statement. "I decided it's best at Ford Field on Sunday, Aug. for my development to go 8. Doors for the "Black & Michigan hockey coach Red back to school. This can be a Blue" practice open at 3 p.m. Berenson announced Sun- special year for us and I'm ex- and fans will have a chance to day that Montoya has decided cited for this team." get autographs from players, to return for his junior season. win Lions merchandise, in- Montoya had considered Michigan loses just three cluding an autographed Barry leaving to sign with the New seniors -- and only captain Sanders jersey, and watch the York Rangers, who took him Andy Burnes played signifi- practice. Free tickets are avail- sixth overall in the NHL entry cant minutes -- from a team able starting today at local draft on June 26. that lost, 3-2 in overtime, to ABC Warehouse stores, Big Boston College in an NCAA Boy restaurants and the 31 "Al Montoya has confirmed regional final. Metro Detroit Ford Dealers. he's gone through the deci- Following the 3 p.m. auto- sion-making process of With Montoya back, the Wol- graph session, Sanders' Hall whether to turn professional verines will be considered of Fame acceptance speech or stay at Michigan and he's one of the favorites to win the will be shown on video boards decided to come back to NCAA title. at 4 p.m. Practice will begin school," Berenson said in a after Sanders' speech. For statement. "I think it's a good Montoya, 6-feet-2, 185 more information call 313- decision for him and for Michi- pounds, was named the top 216-4000. gan. It's good to get the deci- goaltender of the 2004 world sion out of the way because it junior championships after he Hockey: Red Wings owner is going to be a big season helped Team USA win its first Mike Ilitch and Paul Coppo, a this year." gold medal. standout center at Michigan Tech, were selected for the New York's famed Carnegie He made a career-high 42 United States Hockey Hall of Deli debuted the Al Cubano saves in the loss to Boston Fame in Eveleth, Minn. The sandwich shortly after Mon- College and earned West induction ceremony will be toya was drafted. Montoya second-team All-America held Oct. 7 at the RiverCentre could become the first player honors in voting by the in St. Paul, Minn. American Hockey Coaches

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Sports Briefs

HOCKEY Back on hard courts, Andy Johnson led the 1980 Olym- Roddick is back at his best. Hall of Fame announces in- pic team to a gold medal, with ductees 11 points. He had two goals Roddick used his trademark against the Soviet Union and blistering serve and powerful The United States Hockey an assist on the game-winner groundstrokes to overwhelm Hall of Fame of Eveleth an- against Finland. He played in Nicolas Kiefer 6-2, 6-3 Sun- nounced Sunday that Paul the NHL for 11 years and now day and win a second straight Coppo, Phil Housley, Mike is the head coach for the Wis- RCA Championships title in Ilitch and Mark Johnson will be consin women's hockey team. Indianapolis. inducted Oct. 7 at the River- He played for the Badgers Center in St. Paul. and led the team to a national Roddick hit 10 aces, routinely title in 1977. topping 140 mph, and Kiefer Coppo, of Hancock, Mich., couldn't keep up. was the leading scorer for the TENNIS U.S. National Team that won OLYMPICS the bronze medal in 1962. Davenport drops Serena Wil- Two years later, he led fifth- liams U.S. men's basketball preps place Team USA in scoring at for camp the Winter Olympics in Inns- Another week, another tour- bruck, Austria. He played at nament title over a Williams This will not be a Dream Team. Michigan Tech from 1956- sister for Lindsay Davenport. A more fitting moniker might 60, and led the team in scor- be the "I Have a Dream" team. ing his junior and senior years. Davenport defeated top- seeded Serena Williams 6-1, America's most eager good Housley, of South St. Paul, 6-3 in just over an hour Sun- players will lace up their was a first-round draft pick for day to win the JPMorgan sneakers and don "USA" jer- Buffalo Sabres in 1982, his Chase Open in Carson, Calif., seys as training camp opens senior year of high school. He her fourth career title in eight today for the Olympic men's played 1,495 regular-season finals appearances of her basketball team, but most of games, more than any U.S.- hometown tournament. the best players from the born and developed player. birthplace of basketball won't Housley was a seven-time A week ago, Davenport beat be in attendance. member of the U.S. National Venus Williams in a riveting Team and played in the 2002 three-set match to win the "The players we have here Winter Olympics in Salt Lake Bank of the West title at Stan- want to be here. That's impor- City, helping USA to a silver ford. It was her first win over tant," said Jim Tooley, the ex- medal. the older Williams sister in four ecutive director of USA Bas- years. ketball. "I think that'll go a long Ilitch bought the Detroit Red way." Wings in 1982. In that time The victories ended Daven- they have won the Stanley port's four-year losing streak Rejection has been the recur- Cup three time and have 10 to the sisters. ring theme for Tooley over the Division titles, four Western past several months as one Conference championships Roddick repeats as RCA superstar after another with- and four Presidents' Tro- champion drew or turned down an invita- phies.

CompetitivEdge 1-888-881-EDGE www.clipresearch.com Electronic Clipping tion to represent the United be relocating to South Beach stateside and watching from States in Athens. rather than getting ready for the cozy confines of a couch Greece. would be preferable to com- There is nobody, aside from peting for a gold medal. coach Larry Brown, repre- Tracy McGrady isn't around, senting the NBA champion either, joining Elton Brand, In their place is a roster that Detroit Pistons. Kenyon Martin, Kevin Garnett, includes LeBron James, Car- Richard Hamilton, Ray Allen, melo Anthony, Dwyane Looking for a Laker, past or Ben Wallace, Jason Kidd, Wade, Amare Stoudemire, present? Lamar Odom is the Mike Bibby, Karl Malone, Carlos Boozer, Shawn Marion only one, filling a void left by Reggie Miller and Jermaine and Emeka Okafor. the withdrawal of Kobe Bryant O'Neal in a group of players and the rejected invite by ex- who have decided -- because NEWS SERVICE REPORTS Laker Shaquille O'Neal, of injuries, security fears or whose summertime focus will indifference -- that staying

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Housley picked to U.S. hall

Staff, news service reports 11 seasons in the NHL, including in 1982 with the Minnesota North Stars. He is now Former South St. Paul High School star coach of the Badgers women's hockey team. Phil Housley, who retired a year ago from pro hockey as the leading American-born Coppo, a former All-American at Michi- scorer in NHL history, will lead four in- gan Tech University who's from Han- dividuals into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame cock, Mich., led the U.S. team in scoring in at this year's induction ceremonies Oct. 7 the 1964 Winter Olympics and was later a in St. Paul, it was announced Sunday. star for the U.S. Hockey League Green Bay, Wis. Housley, who totaled 338 goals and 894 assists for 1,232 points in a 21-season Ilitch, Detroit, owns the Detroit Red Wings pro career with eight NHL teams, was a and is a longtime supporter of U.S. ama- seven-time member of the U.S. National teur hockey. team and helped lead the 2002 U.S. Olym- pic team to a silver medal. Ceremonies for the foursome will be Oct. 7 at RiverCentre. They will be enshrined in He will be joined in the class of 2004 by the Hall of Fame in Eveleth, Minn. former University of Wisconsin star Mark Johnson, who was inducted into the hall a Danny Brooks accepted the hall's Wayne year ago as a member of the 1980 U.S. Gretzky International Award in the name of Olympic team, plus Michigan natives Paul his father, the late Herb Brooks, at a Coppo and Mike Ilitch. ceremony Sunday night at Treasure Island Resort and Casino in Red Wing, Minn. The Johnson, a Minneapolis native who grew award is given for major contributions to up in Madison, Wis., is the son of the late the growth and advancement of American Bob Johnson, a longtime coach at Wiscon- hockey. sin who is also a member of the hall. -- Bruce Brothers Mark Johnson helped lead the Badgers to the 1977 NCAA championship and played

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