ATD ML #8 Roster Thread

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EDINA HORNETS

GM's: Nalyd Psycho and cottonking
Coach: Vic Heyliger
Assistant Coach: Willard Ikola

Captain: Dave Christian
Alternate: Craig Conroy
Alternate: Eric Weinrich
Ed Olczyk - Doc Romnes - Dave Christian (C)
Robbie Ftorek - Scott Gomez - Brian Gionta
Todd Marchant - Craig Conroy (A) - Tommy Williams
Steve Konowalchuk - Jeff Halpern - Mike Grier

Brian Rafalski - Dave Langevin
Mike O'Connell - Keith Carney
Eric Weinrich (A) - Lou Nanne

Mike Karakas
Jon Casey​

Healthy scratches:
C Mark Johnson
D Bill Nyrop
G Willard Ikola

THE EDINA HORNETS
Edina High School is located in Edina, Minnesota, a suburb southwest of Minneapolis. The Hornets boys hockey team are nine-time Minnesota state champs, most recently in 1997. Team alumni include two Stanley Cup winners, Mighty Ducks star Adam Banks and current Anaheim Ducks GM Brian Burke. The Hornets are 14-1 this season and are ranked 2nd in the state.

The Players
#1 Mike Karakas ... goaltender ... Aurora, Minnesota
At his best in big games. He had a lightning-fast glove and handled the puck well. He played every game for six years in Chicago and earned himself the nickname "Iron Mike." He recorded two shutouts in eight games in the '38 playoffs, upsetting the Leafs for the Stanley Cup.

#2 Mike O'Connell ... defense ... Cohasset, Massachusetts
A skilled defenseman with good speed, O.C. was a powerplay quarterback with the Bruins. A perfect compliment for his steady, defensive partner, his high-water marks were 18G, 60P and +44. After a traded to the Red Wings, O'Connell's game matured and he became a more reliable all-around player and starred on the PK. Played for the US at the '81 Canada Cup.

#3 Keith Carney ... defense ... Providence, Rhode Island
Carney got his first real opportunity in '03 with Anaheim and didn't disappoint. He was the Ducks anchor -- severely limiting Fedorov, Modano and that one guy in consecutive series -- and helped lead Anaheim to game 7. Solid, consistent, CLEAN, stay-at-home D man, he's played less than 80 games twice in 13 seasons and he's never put up 100 PIM's

#4 Eric Weinrich ... defense ... Roanoke, Virginia
biography pending

#5 Lou Nanne ... defenseman ... Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
A slick-skating, dependable, defensive-defenseman who occasionally played wing, Nanne featured for the USA at Grenoble '68, the '77 Worlds and '81 Canada Cup.

#6 Bill Nyrop ... defenseman ... Edina, Minnesota
A bit player for 3-plus seasons with the Montreal Canadiens, he won 2 Stanley Cups, primarily as a 6th defenseman. A stay-at-home guy with basically no offensive skills, but was smart, tough and is a real-world Edina Hornet. Played 4 years of college hockey for Notre Dame and represented the USA at Canada Cup '76.

#7 Elwyn "Doc" Romnes ... center ... White Bear Lake, Minnesota
Two-time Stanley Cup champ (1934, 1938) and four-time finalist (1931, 1934, 1938, 1939), Romnes was a standout for the Blackhawks throughout the 1930's. Known as a very clean player who followed the rules of the game, he played 403 games, scored 204 points and drew just 46 penalty minutes. Added 45 games and 25 points in the playoffs.

#8 Robbie Ftorek ... left wing ... Neeham, Massachusetts
A small, skilled forward, Ftorek was one of the best skaters New England has ever produced. Initially shut out of the NHL due to his size, Ftorek dominated the WHA, named to two league First-Teams and recording 523 points in just 373 league games. Added 377 points in 334 NHL regular season games, and combined for 31 points in 32 playoff games between the two leagues. Won Olympic silver in 1972.

#9 Tommy Williams ... right wing ... Duluth, Minnesota
Put up 10 points in 7 games at the 1960 Olympics, helping the US win gold alongside teammate Dave Christian's dad. Williams played 8 solid, productive seasons for the Bruins and then bounced around with the North Stars, Golden Seals, Whalers and Caps.

#10 Mark Johnson ... forward ... Potomac, Maryland
A great character guy who can help out in different ways as the 13th forward and pseudo-coach. Played for the US at the '76 and '80 Olympics, bookending a great career at Wisconsin. Very good NHL career with the Penguins, North Stars, Whalers, Blues and Devils, scoring 508 points in 669 games. Undersized, but he had the speed and smarts to do a decent job anywhere. Has coached the Wisconsin women's team to back-to-back national titles.

#11 Jeff Halpern ... center ... Potomac, Maryland
A hard-working center with a Princeton education, he plays a low-key, defensive game and is one of the league's better penalty killers. He has a limited playoff resume (blame Jagr ...), but averages half a point per game in the playoffs. Teammates with Mike Grier in Washington.

#12 Steve Konowalchuk ... left wing ... Salt Lake City, Utah
biography pending

#13 Todd Marchant ... left wing ... Buffalo, New York
A checking winger and responsible all-around player with speed to burn, he is a respected team leader. While not exactly a natural finisher, he does contribute offensively, recording 9 consecutive seasons with at least 12 goals and 30 points. Won one Stanley Cup (2007).

#14 Brian Gionta ... right wing ... Rochester, New York
Had every manner of accomplishment during his NCAA career at Boston College, including an NCAA East / Hockey East second-team allstar selection as a freshman and first-team picks the other three seasons. His professional career is still a work in progress, but he will add to the 48 goals he recorded in '06 -- we've already added him to former linemate, center Scott Gomez.

#16 Ed Olczyk ... left wing ... Chicago, Illinois
The speedy, creative winger played for seven different NHL teams including the Rangers '94 Cup-winning squad. He recorded 794 points in 1031 NHL games, and added 37/74/111 in 114 games for Team USA. Appeared at the '84 Olympics, '85, '86, '87, '89, and '93 World Championships, and the '87 and '91 Canada Cup.

#22 Craig Conroy ... center ... Potsdam, New York
A versatile, two-way center, Conroy has played on checking lines and scoring lines with equal ability. A 3-time 22 goal scorer, he has below-average speed but is a solid passer and is very good in the faceoff circle. One Stanley Cup Finals (Calgary '04). Played for the USA at the 2004 World Cup and 2006 Olympics.

#23 Scott Gomez ... center ... Anchorage, Alaska
Soft hands and great playmaker who has grown into a solid two-way center during his time in the NHL. BCJHL rookie of the year, NHL rookie of the year. His teams have won two Stanley Cups (2000, 2003) and three Prince of Wales trophies (2000, 2001, 2003), and he played a significant role in each and every one of them.

#25 Mike Grier ... right wing ... Holliston, Massachusetts
An NCAA East / Hockey East first-team allstar at Boston University, Grier broke into the NHL with the Edmonton Oilers. He played six seasons for the Oilers before stints with the Capitals, Sabres and Sharks. An expansive, physical checking winger who has twice scored 20 goals, Grier has decent speed and is a reliable penalty-killer.

#26 Dave Langevin ... defense ... St. Paul, Minnesota
A stable, positionally-sound defensive defenseman who knew how to play tough and lay opponents out. He has four Stanley Cup wins (1980, 1981, 1982, 1983), a fifth finals appearance (1984) and one Avco Cup finals appearance (1979). A second-team All-Star in the WCHA (1976) and WHA (1979), he appeared in the 1983 NHL All-Star Game, and played for Team USA at the 1976 World Championships and the 1981 Canada Cup.

#27 Dave Christian ... right wing ... Warroad, Minnesota
A fast, versatile, responsible skater, Christian is at home on just about any type of line. A Gold medalist (1980) and Stanley Cup finalist (1990), he did Mario Lemieux one better and scored a goal 7 seconds into his first NHL game (Mike Veisor was never the same). Played for Team USA in one Olympics, two Canada Cups and two World Championships.

#28 Brian Rafalski ... defense ... Dearborn, Michigan
A slick-skating defenseman with two Stanley Cup wins (2000, 2003) and 3 Prince of Wales Trophies (2000, 2001, 2003). Through '07, he has 311 points in 541 regular season games and a fantastic 60 in 102 games in the playoffs. All-conference at Wisconsin-Madison (1995); 1x Hart and 2x Norris (equivelants) of SM-liiga.

#30 Jon Casey ... goaltender ... Grand Rapids, Minnesota
A two-time conference first team allstar at North Dakota, he led the otherwise mediocre Minnesota North Stars to the Stanley Cup finals in just his second pro season. Comfortable in a platoon, he will be the backup, but has proven himself to be capable of carrying a team in a big game.

Vic Heyliger... head coach ... Concord, Massachusetts
After brief stints playing with the Chicago Blackhawks and coaching the University of Illinois, Heyliger made a legendary name at Michigan. He coached the Wolverines to 6 national championships (1948, '51, '52, '53, '55, '56) and 10 consecutive Frozen Fours (1948-1957). After leaving Michigan, he coached the US National team and at the US Air Force academy.

Willard Ikola ... assistant coach ... Eveleth, Minnesota
As a player, he won 3 Minnesota state titles, 2 NCAA national titles (for Heyliger at Michigan) and 1 Olympic silver. As real-world coach of the Edina Hornets, he won 22 conference titles, 19 sectional championships, 8 Minnesota state titles and 6 state Coach of the Year awards.

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[VanIslander]

McGill Redmen

coach: Viktor Tikhonov
assistant coach: Ron Wilson
captain: Doug Young
alternates: Kelly Kisio, Red Sullivan

Ven Alexandrov - Dubbie Bowie - Blair Russel
Steve Payne - Billy Reay - Real Cloutier
Johnny Wilson - Kelly Kisio (A) - Paul MacLean
Reggie Fleming - Red Sullivan (A) - Yevgeny Babich
Andrei Khomutov

Moose Goheen - Doug Young (C)
Vasili Pervukhin - Zinetula Bilyaletdinov
Brendan Witt - Fredrik Olausson
Alex Smith

Nikolai Khabibulin
Don Beaupre​

1st round pick: Russell "Dubbie" Bowie (centre)

... a five-time scoring champion and scored an unprecedented 234 goals in 80 recorded league games. Bowie played for the Vics' final Stanley Cup champion club in 1898. An accomplished stickhandler who credited his skill to employing an unusually short stick, he was cited in many all-star lists as one of the very best forwards of hockey's first half-century... known for his mental toughness and was a unique and skilled player who in his career drew many fans. Being one of the all-time revolutionary players, he was always applauded for his stunning effort.

2nd round pick: Blair Russel (right wing)

... an excellent two-way player throughout his career... shifted to right wing when Bowie moved up to forward. This pair made as potent a scoring threat as there was in hockey at that time... He scored 110 goals in 67 games and once registered seven goals in a game against the Shamrocks, in 1904. He also had a six-goal game and a five-goal game to his credit during his career. Like many of the finest players of his time, Russel was a very clean player who was equally adept at scoring or checking.

3rd round pick: Francis Xavier "Moose" Goheen (defenseman)

..."the best all-round player of his time" by many astute hockey followers of that period, according to "The Hockey News" of August, 1952, which reported his election to the Hockey Hall of Fame... "nothing could beat the sight of Moose Goheen taking the puck, circling behind his own net, and then taking off down that rink, leaping over sticks along the way"... also gained the approval of the Minnesota fans by throwing his 6-foot, 200-pound body at opponents in bone-crushing checks.

4th round pick: Nikolai "'Bulin Wall" Khabibulin (goaltender)

254 wins, 36 shutouts, a Stanley Cup , all-star game participant (1998, 1999, 2002, 2003), won bronze and named tourney's top goalie of the 2002 Olympics, named IHL co-MVP when played half season there in NHL contract dispute holdout. NHL career .907 save percentage with higher playoff save percentage average of .922

5th round pick: Paul MacLean (right winger)

he owned the corners and the boards, drawing defensemen wide, opening up room for his team's centre, burning defenses when they didn't commit physically... 324 goals, 673 points in a mere 719 NHL games (career average of 37 goals a season over 9 seasons!! almost a point per game average!), three 40+ goal seasons, eight 30+ goal seasons, six 100+ PIM seasons (968 PIM total), all-star game (1985), a strong power forward, 4th in Winnipeg Jets all-time career scoring

6th round pick: Real "Buddy" Cloutier (left winger/right winger)

Real succeeded the legendary Guy Lafleur and, while challenging his scoring records, led the Remparts to two consecutive Memorial Cup appearances. Cloutier and Lafleur would be compared throughout their brilliant careers. Lafleur of course went on to become the National Hockey League's most explosive player in the mid to late 1970s. Real also starred in Quebec, but in the rebel league, and put up equally mind-boggling goal scoring totals. Many argued that Cloutier was every bit as explosive and good as The Flower.

7th round pick: Johnny "Ironman" Wilson (left winger)

... won four Stanley Cups , was twice in all-star game (1954, 1956), scored 332 points in 688 NHL games, the NHL iron man of his era, Wilson played a record 580 consecutive games,... A scorer as a junior, Wilson switched to a defensive role in the pros. "When I came to Detroit, Jack Adams told me they had enough scorers," Wilson said. "He wanted guys who could go up and down the ice and backcheck, so that's what I did."

8th round pick: Fredrik "Freddy" Olausson (defenseman)

581 points in 1022 NHL games, five seasons of 40+ assists, six seasons of double digit scoring, booming shot for the powerplay, solid two-way play with good hockey sense and reliability; the 6'1 200 lbs smooth skating Swedish veteran was third in ice time (average 19:58 min. per game over 21 games) in the 2002 playoffs among d-men on his Stanley Cup champion Red Wings

9th round pick: Steve Payne (left winger)

The 6'2, 210-pound left winger averaged 30 goals per season over a seven-year span in the NHL before injuries curtailed his career (466 points in 613 NHL games) and has an impressive clutch 70 points in 71 NHL playoff games. He played in the all-star game (1980, 1985) and had one helluva playoff run with the North Stars to the Stanley Cup finals in 1981 with 17 goals and 29 points (two overtime goals, four game winners) in 19 playoff games that postseason. He may play under his potential to be a superstar, disappointing fans with his mere 30-goal average, but he showed elite star status in clutch situations, come the playoffs.

10th round pick: Reggie "The Ruffian" Fleming (left winger/defenseman)

An effective penalty killer and old style regular shift playing agitator with nine seasons of 120+ PIM. Played in the all-star game (1961)... a hard-nosed player.. able to play defence and left-wing while providing grit and a bit of offense... his guile and combative will bettered many an adversary... his physical presence played a role in the Hawks' Stanley Cup triumph that spring (1961). He was a popular player in Chicago but was involved in a number of notorious incidents including a stick swinging duel with Montreal's Gilles Tremblay in 1961 and a spearing incident against Eddie Shack of Toronto in 1963.

11th round pick: Don "Bobo" Beaupre (goaltender)

Started in goal as 19-year-old for Minnesota's 1980-81 NHL season-opener ... Started in goal for Wales Conference in 1981 NHL All-Star Game, becoming the youngest starting goaltender in NHL history... Finished third in voting for 1980-81 Calder Trophy... wins a 1981 Stanley Cup final elimination game as a rookie on home ice... Reads plays well. Very quick hands and feet; stacks pads well. A combative performer, who defends his crease with "uncommon ferocity" ... 268 NHL wins, 17 shutouts. A decent 33 NHL playoff wins. All-star game (1981, 1992). Between February 6 and March 19, 1986, Don won fourteen consecutive decisions for the Minnesota North Stars... the first shutout for the (modern) Ottawa Senators... led the NHL with five shutouts in 1990-91, then won a career-high 29 games the next year

12th round pick: Kelly Kisio (centre)

talented and feisty.. a creative force and compulsive worker.. speed, exceptional hockey sense, and strong character.. 658 points in 761 NHL games with 768 PIM. All star game (1993)... a team leader, playmaker, checker, penalty killer, and power-play specialist on four different NHL clubs... the New York Rangers' captain for three and a half seasons... ended up as one of the team leaders on the expansion San Jose Sharks... contributed defensive play and leadership in Calgary... as tough as they come in the corners, even though he was small

13th round pick: George "Red" Sullivan (centre)

Four seasons as captain of the New York Rangers from 1957 to 1961....NHL All-Star Game (1955, 1956, 1958, 1959, 1960)
346 points in 556 NHL games between 1949-61... the spirited centreman... his knack for setting up goals, showing leadership, providing tenacious forechecking and an ability to needle his opponents with a truculent flair... In the Big Apple, Sullivan picked up right where he left off in Chicago. He made a habit of stirring up trouble

14th round pick: Doug "The Gleichen Cowboy" Young (defenseman)

Big for his era at 5'10 and 190 lbs, the Cowboy was a "defensive talent". He was second to Goodfellow in Wings blueline scoring his first four seasons, probably because of his heavy minutes (on the top pairing in all likelihood). As an NHL rookie in 1932 he was fourth in the NHL in goals by a defenseman (one more than Eddie Shore); in 1936 fourth in the league in defensemen points (two more than King Clancy); in 1939 NHL all-star game. He captained the Red Wings to two cups between 1935-36, 1936-37, 1937-38 But, of course, he was known more for his "sound defensive hockey"

15th round pick: Brendan Witt (defenseman)

first in the NHL in combined hits, blocked shots and PIM. 12-year NHL veteran... averages 22:03 minutes per game... "against all the top lines.. shut-down guy... ... regularly puts his body on the line for his team…Witt can play it rough and tough.. and he can flat-out play, too." ... At his best, Brendan Witt is everything a team could want out of a physical defensive defenseman... a presence on the ice,... playing a tough, in-your-face style of play... dishes out crushing hits but does not take himself out of the play to do so, and his judgement in this regard improves yearly.

16th round pick: Yevgeny Babich (right winger/centre)

wicked speed ...a fast and fearless player with a very good technique... in Soviet hockey.. played 170 league games (140 goals)... part of one of the most devastating scoring lines in the history of international hockey... working hard in the corners ... sacrificed the spotlight for the good of the team... even the best defensemen in the world could not stop a line of three Babichs. Because Babich could do everything. He would wind up a beautiful attack, he could feed his partners sizzling passes and if need be, he could play defense!"

 

[God Bless Canada]

MOOSE JAW MILLERS
GMs: raleh and God Bless Canada
Head Coach: Don Cherry
Assistant Coach: Dwight McMillan
Captain: George Owen
Alternate captain: Kelly Buchberger
Alternate captain: Dave Balon
Alternate captain: Laurie Boschman

FORWARDS

Dave Balon-Bronco Horvath-Murray Balfour
Dennis Hextall-Eric Staal-Milan Hejduk
Ray Getliffe-George Gee-Kelly Buchberger
John Wensink-Laurie Boschman-Tony Granato
Jeff Friesen

DEFENCE

George Owen-Steve Chiasson
Kjell Samuelsson-Randy Gregg
Jay Bouwmeester-Garth Butcher
Sylvain Cote

GOALTENDERS

Sean Burke
Mike Palmateer​

Power play units:
Balon-Horvath-Hejduk-Owen-Chiasson
Hextall-Staal-Balfour-Bouwmeester-Boschman

Penalty killing units:
Balon-Getliffe-Gregg-Chiasson
Buchberger-Boschman-Samuelsson-Bouwmeester
Granato-Gee-Owen-Butcher
Wensink-Staal-Gregg-Chiasson

Last minute squads:
Leading: Getliffe-Gee-Balon-Bouwmeester-Samuelsson
Trailing: Balon-Staal-Hejduk-Horvath-Owen-Chiasson

SCOUTING REPORTS

Coach Don Cherry:
A very popular coach with his players. Emphasizes hard work, toughness and aggression - traits that are perfect for our team. A two-time Stanley Cup finalist, a Jack Adams Award winner and the owner of the best winning percentage among coaches in NHL history. Also a snazzy dresser.

Assistant coach Dwight McMillan:
The second-winningest coach in Canadian junior hockey history, Dwight McMillan recently won his 1,000th career regular season game, all with the SJHL's Weyburn Red Wings. A six-time league champion, a two-time national champion (1984 and 2005), a two-time World Junior A Challenge champion (2006 and 2007) and the master strategist to compliment Grapes' "player's coach" mentality.

G Sean Burke:
A towering, 6'4" goalie who covers a lot of net, and moves very well within the net. Finished third in voting for the Vezina in 2002 and fourth for the Hart Trophy. After playing for Canada at the 1988 Olympics, he joined the New Jersey Devils, and led them to the playoffs and to within a game of the Stanley Cup final. A decorated goalie for Canada on the international stage, he won the World Championship in 1997 and 2003, and the Canada Cup in 1991.

G Mike Palmateer:
A flashy, acrobatic netminder who will give opponents a different style compared to the much larger and more efficient Sean Burke. Was on his way to an outstanding career until injuries got in his way. Had three excellent seasons for the Leafs in the late 70s, highlighted by an upset over the Islanders in 1978.

D George Owen (Captain):
One of the top offensive defencemen in the draft. Back-to-back 12-goal seasons might not seem like much on the surface, but not many defencemen scored reached double-digits in goals in back-to-back seasons. A skilled puck-mover and rushing defenceman who will be instrumental in running our power play. He has also been bestowed the greatest compliment we can give a player: he will be our captain.

D Dr. Randy Gregg:
A top-notch defensive defenceman for a minor league draft. A steady, stay-at-home blue-liner who made a good first pass. Good enough to play on five Cup champions and a Canada Cup champion. Represented Canada on the international stage several times. A CIAU alum. He will be a defensive stalward for Moose Jaw.

D Kjell Samuelsson:
A towering force at 6'6", with a lengthy reach and decent mobility that made him very difficult to get past. Controlled the boards and the corners, and effectively cleared the front of the net. Very good defensively and a physical force. Not a dominant player offensively, but he could get the puck out of his own zone. Won the Stanley Cup with the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1992.

D Steve Chiasson:
Not many rough-and-tumble defencemen remaining who can advance the puck. Steve Chiasson is one of them. He topped 40 points four times in his career - with a career-high 62 in 1992-93 - and he had over 100 PIMs in each of those seasons. A good worker along the boards and in the corners, and effective in clearing the front of the net. He does what it takes to win. Scored at a 40-point clip every year from 1988-89 to 1995. He'll be counted on to play in all situations: even strength, the power play and the penalty kill.

D Jay Bouwmeester:
A big, free-wheeling defenceman who can rush the puck and take care of his own zone. His offensive creativity will be counted on for the power play; his speed and defensive smarts will come in handy on the penalty kill. Top defenceman at the World Championships at age 19. A two-time World Champion, a World Cup champion, and a representative for Canada at the Olympics, all before his 25th birthday.

D Garth Butcher:
An aptly-named fellow who is one of the toughest defencemen in the draft. He definitely didn't get 200-300 PIMs per season for hooking. A hard-working, double-tough, crease clearer who sticks up for his teammates and doesn't back down from a fight. Mobile enough to keep up with opposing forwards. Smart defensively and positionally sound with good anticipation.

D Sylvain Cote:
The ultimate No. 7 defenceman in this draft. Good enough to play a support role in the top six. Rushes the puck well, has a good point shot, but he's also reliable defensively, consistent and steady. A staple on the excellent Washington blue-lines of the early 1990s. One of three Washington defencemen to eclipse the 20-goal mark in 1992-93 - an NHL first.

LW Dave Balon:
Arguably the best all-round LW in the draft. An excellent skater with very good skill and hockey sense. Very good defensively and not afraid to get involved physically. Two Cup wins, and led the 1968 playoffs in assists, despite not reaching the final. A late bloomer who was playing at his peak when he was robbed of speed and endurance by multiple sclerosis.

LW Dennis Hextall:
The combination of playmaking ability and toughness makes him the perfect bookend for our second line. Son of one of hockey's greats, Bryan Hextall Sr. Topped 50 assists three times, and put up back-to-back 80-point seasons in the 1970s, despite playing on some poor Minnesota teams. He can get the puck to Staal and Hejduk, or he can open up room for them by forechecking, hitting and all-round aggression.

LW/C Ray Getliffe:
A responsible two-way forward who topped 20 points in seven straight years before the Second World War broke out - a time when 20 points was impressive. Played centre and left wing. Won a Stanley Cup with Boston in 1939 and Montreal in 1944. Good enough to play on a two-way line with Dit Clapper in Boston.

LW John Wensink:
A "salt of the earth" type of player with an excellent work ethic and an aggressive streak that led to a tough, physical style of play. Had a decent scoring touch, as he scored 28 goals in 1979. Played for Don Cherry during the late 70s, becoming a Grapes favourite, and making him a real asset for our team.

C Bronco Horvath:
The best offensive centre in the draft. Centred Boston's Uke Line with Johnny Bucyk and Vic Stasiuk. Finished second for an Art Ross Trophy and was named to the league's second all-star team. An offensive dynamo, skilled playmaker and strong shooter. Might have the best peak of any centre in the draft.

C Eric Staal:
He hasn't been around for long, but he has accomplished much in five pro seasons. 2006 second-team all-star. Led the 2006 playoffs in scoring. 2006 Stanley Cup champion. Key member of Canada's gold-winning entry at the 2007 World Championships. He's big, he's smart, he can set plays up, or he can finish them. Multi-purpose threat who can be used in all situations.

C Laurie Boschman:
As long-time rival pit said, "You have to be tough if you're named Laurie." An aggressive, physical, two-way winger. Scored at nearly a 100-point clip once. Three seasons with at least 69 points. Played an aggressive, in-your-face style. Very good defensively. His aggressiveness and skill make Laurie the perfect player to centre our Momentum Line - a multi-purpose unit that can do it all.

C George Gee:
A reliable defensive centre with decent offensive ability. Won a Stanley Cup with Detroit in 1950 on the "Reproduction Line" with Metro Prystai and Gaye Stewart. A Second World War veteran, he was a very good two-way threat with Chicago and Detroit, topping 35 points six times. Set up the winning goal in Game 7 of the 1950 Stanley Cup final.

RW Murray Balfour:
One of hockey's sad stories, but he did enough before his death at age 28 to warrant an early selection. Fast, skilled and double-tough, he'll open up room for Horvath's offensive ability, and he's talented enough to convert Horvath's playmaking. Starred in the 1961 playoffs, and was the RW on Chicago's famed Million Dollar Line.

RW Milan Hejduk:
Fills the need we had for a skilled sniper on the second line. Has the hands and the shot to break a game open. Great talent in tight. Former Rocket Richard Trophy winner. Last player before the lockout to hit 50 goals. Played a key role on the Colorado Avalanche's Cup win in 2001.

RW Kelly Buchberger:
A rugged rock. Tough. Aggressive. Rock-solid defensively. Strong along the boards and in the corners. A two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Edmonton Oilers. A fantastic leader who was an effective and popular captain for the Oilers. He'll be counted on for leadership, penalty killer, defensive play and toughness. A former Moose Jaw Warrior who rates among the most popular players in the city's history.

RW Tony Granato:
One of the most difficult players to play against in the draft, and likely one of the best skaters in the draft. He can beat you with his speed and skill. He can get under your skin. He can kill penalties and work the power play. And he's not afraid to play tough, or even dirty. A four-time 30-goal scorer. Topped 100 PIMs several times in his career. Guts and determination evident when he won the 1997 Bill Masterton Trophy. Played both wings extensively in his career.

LW Jeff Friesen (13th forward):
A high-skilled, fast-skating goal scorer who can be plugged into the line-up if scoring becomes an issue. No. 4 all-time in career Game 7 goals - only trailing ATD fixtures Anderson, Linden and that Gretzky guy. Scored several big goals for the New Jersey Devils in their Cup run in 2003. Also a two-time WJC champion with Team Canada.

 

[Spitfire11]

Windsor Spitfires

Coach: Mike Babcock

George Hay - Guy Chouinard - Bill Goldsworthy
Jorgen Pettersson - Mike Ridley - Johnny Peirson
Nick Libett - Saku Koivu - Al MacAdam
Jan Erixon - Mike Krushelnyski - Pentti Lund
Pete Stemkowski
Cecil Blanchford

Doug Barkley - Don Awrey
Gordie Roberts - Doug Crossman
Dan Boyle - Harold Snepsts
Shawn Chambers

Kelly Hrudey
Gilles Villemure

Captains: George Hay, Saku Koivu, Bill Goldsworthy, Cecil Blanchford

​

 

[Transplanted Caper]

Vancouver Giants

Coach: Brian Kilrea
Assistant: Gustaffson
Captain: Darryl Sutter
Alternate Captain: Pekka Rautakallio
Alternate Captain: Herb Cain

Cain-Pederson-Stastny
D. Sedin-H. Sedin-Gustaffson
D. Sutter-Stewart-R. Sutter
Errey-Rucchin-Drake


Rautakallio-Paladiev
Plager-Phiilips
Phaneuf-Sweeney
Juzda

Brodeur
Lemelin
McCool​

 

[Diving Pokecheck*]

Coached by Randy Carlyle​

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Goaltending Coach: Warren Strelow​

One of the great forward lines around the turn of the century was comprised of three players who were to be elected into the Hockey Hall of Fame -- Harry Trihey, Arthur Farrell, and Frederick Scanlan.

This unit played for the Montreal Shamrocks.

#9 Fred Scanlan- #19 Harry Trihey(C)- #10 Arthur Farrell​

#28 Adam Deadmarsh- #40 Henrik Zetterberg- #26 Ray Sheppard​

#12 Bob Berry- #17 Metro Prystai- #11 Claude Larose

#18 Sergei Brylin- #7 Joe Murphy- #13 Mel Hill

x-#16 Tony Hand


#3 Garry Galley- #2 Gordon "Phat" Wilson(A)​

#4 Hy Buller- #25 Dave Lewis(A)​

#23 Bruce Driver-#5 Jack Ruttan​

x-#22 Jay Wells

#30 Gerry McNeil​

#31 Guy Hebert

The Roadrunners have 5 Hall of Fame players on their roster.​

Round 1 Pick: Goaltender Gerry McNeil

He was summoned to the Montreal Canadiens full-time in 1950-51 when Bill Durnan retired, playing every minute of every game in his rookie season. McNeil backstopped the Canadiens to the Stanley Cup finals against Toronto in 1951 and Detroit in 1952, but it wasn't until the 1952-53 season that he was able to lead the Canadiens to his own Stanley Cup. That same season, he was selected to the NHL's Second All-Star Team.

Stanley Cup (1953)
QSHL 1st All-Star Team (1947, 1948, 1949)
Byng of Vimy Trophy (MVP - QSHL) (1947, 1948, 1949)
NHL Second All-Star Team (1953)
QHL First All-Star Team (1956)
Vezina Memorial Trophy (Top Goaltender - QHL) (1956)
AHL Second All-Star Team (1958) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1951, 1952, 1953)

Round 2 Pick: LW/C Henrik Zetterberg

After Zetterberg scored his 100th career goal against the Phoenix Coyotes on February 8, 2007, Coyotes head coach Wayne Gretzky said Zetterberg is "probably the most underrated player in the league."

Swedish Elite League Rookie of the Year (2001)
NHL All-Rookie Team (2003) Played in NHL All-Star Game (2007)

Round 3 Pick: C Harry Trihey

Lieutenant-Colonel Harry Judah Trihey was an influential team player who possessed an exceptional shot. He was also blessed with superior puckhandling skills and the ability to have an emotional impact on a game. Trihey was capable of anticipating the play and staying one step ahead of the opposition.
As the on-ice leader of the Shamrocks, Trihey encouraged his linemates to work with him in planned strategy as opposed to improvisation. This form of offensive organization influenced other teams that previously had relied on pure skill and instinct to attain success.

Hockey Hall of Fame (1950)
Stanley Cup (1899, 1899, 1900)

Round 4 Pick: D Garry Galley

Not many fifth-round draft choices taken 100th overall in the NHL Entry Draft reach the level of success attained by defenseman Garry Galley during what turned out to be a 1,149-game career, spanning 17 years.

CCHA First All-Star Team (1983, 1984)
NCAA East First All-American Team (1984)
NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team (1984) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1991, 1994)

Round 5 Pick: C Metro Prystai

The Phoenix Roadrunners select their shutdown centerman, Metro Prystai
Son of an (explitive). raleh is gong to be ticked. We had him pegged for our fifth round pick.

The class of defensive forwards in the ATD. Maybe the most valuable forward in the draft, when you consider all he brings to the table. Three time Cup champ. Two-time 50-point forward. (At a time when only a couple players got a point-per-game). He's better than at least a quarter of the defensive centres picked in the main draft.

Stanley Cup (1952, 1954, 1955)

Round 6 Pick: Bruce Driver

Driver possessed a strong point shot, heady offensive instincts, smart positional defensive play, and a good stick with which he was adept at poke checking. A natural leader, Driver served as Devils' Captain and also became a power play quarterback as his career blossomed, registering many of his goals and points with the man advantage.

Stanley Cup (1995)
WCHA First All-Star Team (1982)
NCAA West First All-American Team (1982)
NCAA Championship All-Tournament Team (1982)

Round 7 Pick: LW Adam Deadmarsh

The following year Deadmarsh led the Avalanche with 33 goals as the team won the Presidents' Trophy with a league best and franchise record 49 wins and 107 points. He also scored a career-high 60 points. In the playoffs, he scored nine points as the Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference finals before losing to the Red Wings..

Stanley Cup (1996)

Round 8 Pick: D Hy Buller

Defenceman Hy Buller played five NHL seasons in the 1940s and '50s. He was a fine passer who could also deliver jolting bodychecks and play with a chip on his shoulder in his own zone

NHL 2nd All-Star Team (1952)

Round 9 Pick: Fred Scanlan

Frank J. Selke, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, once said of Scanlan: "He was the workhorse of the great Shamrock forward line, always ready for his share in the new-style combination attacks, combining heady play with an accurate shot."

Hockey Hall of Fame
Stanley Cup (1899, 1899, 1900, 1901, 1902)

Round 10 Pick: Arthur Farrell

He joined the Montreal Shamrocks in 1897 as a forward and played on two Stanley Cup winning teams in 1899 and 1900. He once scored five goals in a game against Quebec on March 2, 1901, and was known as one of the men responsible for moving the focus of hockey from individual play to team, or "combination," play.

After his retirement from hockey Farrell worked with his father in the family retail business and wrote what appears to be the first book on hockey in 1899.

Hockey Hall of Fame
Stanley Cup (1899, 1899, 1900)

Round 11 Pick: Coach Randy Carlyle

Since August 1, 2005, he has been head coach of the Anaheim Ducks. He led a completely rebuilt Ducks team to the playoffs in his first year coach, advancing to the conference finals duirng the 2006 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

During the 2007 season, Carlyle coached the Ducks to the best regular season in franchise history, setting a record for points in a season at 112 and grabbing the team's first division title. His team was dominating in the playoffs, as Carlyle led the franchise to its first Stanley Cup victory.

Stanley Cup (2007)

Round 12 Pick: D Dave Lewis

Defenceman Dave Lewis was a tower of strength in his own end and moved the puck over to his more talented teammates effectively during his 15 years in the NHL. He was an important member of the New York Islanders when they became competitive in the 1970s and later helped solidify the blueline on three other teams.

Round 13 Pick: RW Claude LaRose

Right-winger Claude Larose played over 900 NHL games for three different clubs. He was a fine skater who was equally proficient at generating offense or preventing scoring chances.

Stanley Cup (1965, 1966, 1968, 1973)

Round 14 Pick: RW Mel Hill

He did make his NHL debut that year, however, appearing in six games for Boston. The following year he was a full time Bruins forward, playing in 46 regular season and 12 playoff games to help the Bruins to the Stanley Cup championship. Hill earned his nickname this playoffs by scoring a record three successive overtime goals. The following year, he again played exclusively in Boston, putting up 20 points in 38 games. At the end of the 1940-41 season with the Bruins, Hill was again hoisting the Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup (1939, 1941, 1945)

Round 15 Pick: LW Bob Berry

Left-winger Bob Berry was a fine scorer during an NHL career that lasted parts of eight seasons. His creativity was an asset on the power play and he was a respected team leader on and off the ice.

QSHL First All-Star Team (1968)
Played in NHL All-Star Game (1973, 1974)

Round 16 Pick: RW Ray Sheppard

Sheppard began his NHL career in the 1987-88 season in Buffalo, where he played three seasons. His first season saw him collect 65 points and earn NHL all-rookie team honours. The Sabres traded him to the New York Rangers in 1990 where he played just one season before signing as a free agent with the Detroit Red Wings. It was in "Hockey Town" where he enjoyed his most success. During the 1993-94 season, he had career highs in goals (52), assists (41), and points (93), in 82 games.

OHL First All-Star Team (1986)
OHL MVP (1986)
NHL All-Rookie Team (1988)

Round 17 Pick: D Gordon "Phat" Wilson

He was noted as an all-time great amateur player whose long rushes down ice contributed to his winning the senior scoring title as a defenceman. Although he retired from active play in 1933 at the age of 37, he stayed very active in the hockey and sports scene in Port Arthur.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Round 18 Pick: D Jack Ruttan

The "Winnipegers" won everything in sight that season, starting with the Winnipeg League championship and culminating with the Allan Cup as senior hockey champions of Canada. Ruttan recalled later that the Allan Cup win, emblematic of amateur hockey supremacy, was the greatest thrill of his hockey career.

Hockey Hall of Fame

Round 19 Pick: RW/C Joe Murphy

In the fall of 1989 the Red Wings traded Murphy to the Edmonton Oilers. The Oilers, were a strong team but not the favourite to win the Stanley Cup. In the playoffs, Murphy was put on a line with Adam Graves and Martin Gelinas. The Oilers, with the "kid line," went on to capture their fifth Stanley Cup.

Stanley Cup (1989)
Only player to win Stanley Cup, Calder Cup, NCAA Div I Championship

Round 20 Pick: G Guy Hebert

Always a proud American, he used the French pronunciation of his first and last names because it "sounded better."

IHL Second All-Star Team (1991)
James Norris Memorial Trophy (fewest goals against - IHL) (1991) (shared with Pat Jablonski) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1997)

Round 21 Pick: LW Sergei Brylin

Possessing good speed and a sound grasp of all the game's facets, centre Sergei Brylin became a valuable member of the New Jersey Devils in the late 1990s. His superior puck-handling and strength on his skates made him a versatile player for the club and an asset on both specialty teams.

Stanley Cup (1995, 2000, 2003)

Round 22 Pick: D Jay Wells

Jay Wells had the reputation for being a rugged defensive stalwart while playing three years of junior hockey with the Kingston Canadians from 1976 to 1979 and his qualities were something the L.A. Kings were in dire need of for their weak defense. The Kings selected Wells with their 1st-round pick, 16th overall in 1979. Wells would spend the next nine NHL seasons clearing the front of the Kings' crease with great success before moving on to the Philadelphia Flyers, where he played two seasons.

Stanley Cup (1994)

Round 23 Pick: Goalie Coach Warren Strelow

Strelow, who mentored a string of successful goalies for the San Jose Sharks over the last 10 years, died in Worcester, Mass., home of the Sharks' top minor-league affiliate, the NHL club said. Strelow, a diabetic who had a stroke on Feb. 28, had been in poor health for several years after undergoing a kidney transplant.

"Warren was truly a one-of-a-kind individual who overcame many obstacles in recent years and was an inspiration to our entire organization," Sharks general manager Doug Wilson said. "His passion for the game of hockey will always live in our hearts, and we will carry on with Warren's lifelong dream of winning the Stanley Cup. He will always be with us."

The highlight of Strelow's lengthy career was his work with the "Miracle on Ice" U.S. Olympic team in 1980, when he aided coach Herb Brooks, his former boss at the University of Minnesota. Backstopped by goalie Jim Craig, the team stunned the sport and inspired a nation by beating the Soviet Union and winning gold in Lake Placid, N.Y

Round 24 Pick: Tony Hand

Sather expressed his disappointment that "he didn't accept my deal because he could have advanced in North America. His progress would have been celebrated." Indeed, Sather also says "At the training camp I could see that he had a great ability to read the ice and he was the smartest player there other than Wayne Gretzky. he skated well: his intelligence on the ice stood out. he was a real prospect."

Hand's career British league totals:

1199 1356 2216 3572

 

[pitseleh]

New York Americans

Coach: Frank Patrick
Captain: Hobey Baker
Alternate Captains: Boris Mayorov, Jeff Beukeboom

Boris Mayorov (a) - Billy Taylor - Rick Kehoe
Alex Shibicky - Bill Thoms - Harry Oliver
Louis Berlinquette - Bruce MacGregor - Anders Kallur
Ethan Moreau - Stephane Yelle - Bobby Gould
Shawn Burr

Hobey Baker (c) - Albert "Battleship" Leduc
Jeff Brown - Jeff Beukeboom (a)
Bert Marshall - Robyn Regehr
Bert McCaffrey

Paddy Moran
Henrik Lundqvist
Darren Puppa
​

 

[papershoes]

NELSON LEAFS

GM's: shawnmullin and papershoes
Coach: Darryl Sutter
Ass. Coach: Brent Sutter
Captain: Paul Shmyr
Alternate: Dave Maloney
Alternate: Brenden Morrow

Anton Stastny - Cliff Ronning - Tommy Smith
Brenden Morrow (A) - Dave Gagner - Ulf Dahlen
Mark Osborne - Rick Meagher - Stu Barnes
Eric Vail - Aaron Broten - "Cowboy" Bill Flett
Joey Kocur


Harry "Mum" Mummery - John Van Boxmeer
Paul Shmyr (C) - Doug Lidster
Dave Maloney (A) - Bob Turner
Rick Ley

John "Bouse" Hutton
Jose Theodore​

Power play units:
PP1: Anton Stastny - Cliff Ronning - Ulf Dahlen - Dave Maloney - John Van Boxmeer
PP2: Brenden Morrow - Dave Gagner - Tommy Smith - Harry Mummery - Doug Lidster

Penalty killing units:
PK1: Mark Osborne - Rick Meagher - Harry Mummery - Bob Turner
PK2: Brenden Morrow - Stu Barnes - Dave Maloney - Paul Shmyr

Players:
Tommy Smith (C/RW): A pure goal-scorer in each professional league, Smith lead the NHA in scoring twice (1913-1914, 1914-1915) and sits fourth in NHA scoring with 143 goals in 95 games played.

Harry "Mum" Mummery (D): A big, physical defenceman known for his defensive prowess and physical intimidation, Mummery was no slouch when it came to offence – racking up 52 points in 106 NHL games, including a career-high 15 goals in 1920-21. Mummery won two Stanley Cups, one as captain of the Toronto Arenas.

Anton Stastny (LW): A talented brother and a player who knew how to put the puck in the net (in both the NHL and Czech Elite League). With 252 goals and 636 points in 650 career NHL games, he'll be a great wingman for Tommy Smith, and a nice presence on the Leafs powerplay.

John "Bouse" Hutton (G): Described as one of the top ‘all-around athletes’ of his time, Hutton backstopped the Silver Seven to 5 Stanley Cups, and was inducted into the HHOF in 1962.

Rick Meagher (C): A quick centre, who could check diligently and create scoring chances. Meagher was an excellent two-way forward, and one of the top penalty killers during his time in the league. His defensive value was recognized in 1990 as the winner of the Selke Trophy.

Brenden Morrow (LW): A tough, gritty power-forward who plays a strong physical game, is difficult to knock off the puck, and will pay the price to score goals. He’ll provide the Leafs with an aggressive forecheck, strong special teams play, and strong leadership as well as chipping in offensively.

Ulf Dahlen (RW): A tough, physical forward who excelled at playing in the corners, along the boards, and behind the net. Dahlen is a solid two-way player with great defensive skills and solid goal-scoring ability. With 127 powerplay goals, the Leafs expect him to be a strong presence on the powerplay.

Cliff Ronning (C):Though a defensive liability at times, Ronning will be expected to centre the Leafs scoring line, a position where his speed, scoring ability, and passing skills will be utilized to the fullest. Ronning brings great leadership abilities, as well as a solid playoff resume (86 points in 126 games) and fantastic special teams play.

John Van Boxmeer (D): An offensively-minded defenceman, Van Boxmeer scored 358 points in 588 games. As a junior, he had the opportunity to train alongside the Canadian '72 Summit Series team. His scoring presence will be a boost to the Leafs powerplay.

Paul Shmyr (D): Shmyr played his best years in the WHA, being honoured in 1976 with the Dennis A. Murphy Trophy for best defenseman. A great leader with solid two-way skills, Shmyr will bring great toughness and scoring to the Leafs blueline.

Dave Gagner (C):Gagner is an intelligent, hard-working forward with solid finishing skills and great skating abilities. Guts, hockey sense, great leadership, and explosive-at-times offensive ability, Gagner will be a great addition to the Nelson Leafs.

Stu Barnes (RW): A versatile and defensively-minded winger, Barnes will be counted on to shut down the opposing teams top line every game. He is pesky, combative, and has exemplary work-ethic. Though not a sniper by any means, this Alberta minor hockey sensation has the ability to chip in on the scoresheet at times.

Dave Maloney (D): Maloney was a fine playmaking defenceman who could also provide a physical dimension in his own zone. His mobility and hockey sense made him a useful member of both the power-play and penalty-killing units.

Bob Turner (D): A rock-solid defensive defenceman, and an unheralded member of the Habs dynasty's of the late 50's, Turner will be expected to provide defensive depth for the Leafs. Turner has five stanley cups (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960) and six all-star appearances (1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961).

Mark Osborne (LW): Osborne, a hard-working two-way winger, will be expected to carry the load playing on the Leafs defensive line, checking each teams top forwards. Though primarily a checker, Osborne has the abilities to chip in on offense on occasion.

Jose Theodore (G): Theodore, winner of both the Hart Trophy and Vezina Trophy, will provide considerable depth as the Leafs back-up goaltender. In his recent season in Colorado, Theodore has shown his ability to string together several great games following periods of riding the pine - this great play has since made him the starter in Colorado.

Doug Lidster (D): Lidster was a superior offensive defenceman who played nearly 900 games for three different clubs. He was an excellent quarterback on the power play and constantly helped his team's transition game with his ability to carry the puck out of his own zone.

"Cowboy" Bill Flett (RW): A tough-as-nails right winger, Flett was a hard-working and gritty player. A great team-player, Flett would not hesitate to protect his teammates at the drop of a hat. While primarily a checker, he also possessed the abilities to provide offense from the fourth-line.

Aaron Broten (C): Broten is a solid two-way forward that will provide a nice balance of offence and defence from the fourth-line.

Joey Kocur (RW):

Eric Vail (LW):

Rick Ley (D):

 

[Know Your Enemy]

Boston Cubs

Coach: Rudy Pilous
Captain: Dick Irvin
Alternates: Don Lever, Mario Marois


Vic Stasiuk - Paul Ronty - Corb Denneny
Greg Adams - Dick Irvin - Blaine Stoughton
Don Lever - Charlie Burns - Mush March
Dave Lowry - Rob Niedermayer - Keith Crowder
Wally Hergesheimer

Dick Redmond - Bert Corbeau
Joe Jerwa - Mario Marois
Doug Jarrett - Jim Mckenny
Risto Siltanen

Johnny Mowers
Ken Wregget
Marty Turco​

D Bert Corbeau
- 5'11-200, Shoots right
- Corbeau was an intimidating presence in every sense of the word; he was big, strong, tough and physically punishing. According to Ultimate Hockey there was no better body-checker during the 1920’s. Despite his lust for physical play he was actually a very durable player. In every one of his seasons as an NHL player (10) he had over a 90% attendance record, which isn’t too far off of the all-time record for defensemen. Corbeau was also an excelent offensive player. Between 1917 and 1929, he finished top 6 in points by defensemen six times. Only star defensemen King Clancy and Buck Boucher had more top 6 finishes during that time period.

RW Corb Denneny
- 5'8-160, Shoots right
- Corb Denneny was an elite scorer in the NHA and NHL. Denneny was a Stanley Cup champion in 1918 and 1922, and in both those years he was a huge offensive contributer scoring 6 goals and 3 assists in 10 Stanley Cup games. He also finished in the top 10 in regular season goals five times (4th,5th,6th,6th,10th), and was also consistently amoung the top assists getters. In 1920 he actually led the league in assists.

C Paul Ronty
- 6’0-160, Shoots left
- Ronty was a big playmaking center that will fit well playing with Denneny. He was one of the best playmakers of the 1950's and was also a good goal scorer. He finished in the top five in assists four times (2nd,3rd,4th,5th) and finished 8th in 1951. He finished 9th in goals in 1950 and placed 4th in Hart trophy voting in 1949. Paul also made five All-Star game appearances in '49, '50, '53, '54.
- Paul Ronty is one of the forgotten offensive stars of the 50’s because he played on some terrible Ranger teams with no elite line mates to speak of. Still he was consistently able to beat that era's tough competition in the assists category.

LW Vic Stasiuk
- 6'1-185, Shoots left
- Stasiuk was a two-way left-winger with a great combination of size, skill and grit. He finished in the top 10 in goals four times in his career (7th, 9th, 9th, 10th), and finished in the top 10 in assists and points once. Vic played in 4 Stanley Cup finals, but unfortunatley his teams were never able to win it all.
- Stasiuk was a member of the famed "Uke" line with Bronco Horvath and Johnny Bucyk for the Bruins during the late 50's. Stasiuk served as the gritty, steadying two-way presence that was invaluable to the line's success.

D Dick Redmond
- 5'11-172, Shoots left
- Redmond was a superb talent on the backend who wielded a heavy, accurate shot from the point, had strong skating abilities and was responsible in his own end. Redmond tallied the 7th most points by defensemen from the 1970's and 6th most goals. His accurate shot got him on average of 14 goals per season during his career and placed him in the top 10 in goals six times (3rd,3rd,7th,8th,9th,10th). He also finished in the top 15 in points by defensemen six times (3rd,6th,6th,8th,11th,14th), and placed 6th in playoff points in 1974.

C Dick Irvin
- 5'9-162, Shoots left
-Irvin was one of the star centers of the 1920’s who was known for his exceptional stickhandling, his hard accurate shot and his defensive excellence. In Irvin’s first year in the NHL he was named captain of the Blackhawks and placed 2nd in the NHL points race behind Bill Cook. He also tied Bill Cook for the goal scoring crown in the PCHL in 1925. Irvin was elected into the HHOF in 1958.

 

[Jungosi]

General Managers : Jungosi and MXD

Coach: Peter Laviolette
Captain: Gord Roberts
Alternate: Al Arbour
Alternate: Udo Kiessling

Gord Roberts - Pavel Datsyuk - Eddie Oatman
Martin Straka - Bob Gracie - Harry Hyland
Murray Murdoch - Cully Dahlstrom - Bill Ezinicki
Morris Lukowich - Andre Lacroix - Nikolai Drozdetsky
Marty Walsh ,Nick Fotiu

Brad Maxwell - Al Arbour
Uwe Krupp - Andrei Markov
Udo Kiessling - Howard McNamara
Garth Boesch

Jim Henry
Bunny Laroque


Gord Roberts : He was a strong and tireless player, greatly admired by his teammates. He had a terrific shot and Clint Benedict, the Ottawa goaler, always claimed that Roberts could curve the puck with his powerful wrist action. Considered as one of the first Power Forwards and 1971 he was introducted in the HHOF.

Pavel Datsyuk : A great playmaker with a strong two-way game. Finished 8th and 9th in assists and has won the Lady Byng Trophy twice. He might be one of the best danglers,who are currently playing in the league.

Harry Hyland : A Hall of Famer ,who is one of the few players to score 8 goals in game. He finished 2nd ,3rd,5th and 8th in the NHA scoring-race.Harry was one of the great stars in the early years of professional hockey and won a Cup in 1909-10.

Brad Maxwell : Defenceman Brad Maxwell was a fine playmaker with a booming shot from the point who also played abrasively while tending to matters in his own zone. He is a strong candidate for the best defenseman in Minnesota North Stars history.

 

[BM67]

RENFREW CREAMERY KINGS

Coach: Fred "Bun" Cook

Forwards:
Smokey Harris - Ernie Russell - Barney Stanley (C)
John Sorrell - Thomas Gradin - Lorne Carr
Bob Davidson (A) - Larry Patey - Doug Brown
Butch Keeling - Jason Arnott - Bob MacMillan
Terry Ruskowski

Defense:
Mattias Ohlund - Art Duncan (A)
Frantisek Tikal - Bob Murdoch
Oldrich Machac - Richard Matvichuck
Bobby Rowe

Goal:
Cesare Maniago
Evgeni Nabokov
Gary Smith​

 

[chaosrevolver]

Belleville Bulls

Head Coach: Al MacNeil
Assistant Coach: Marc Habscheid
Captain: Gord Fraser
Assistant Captain: Georges Mantha
Assistant Captain: Wade Redden

Petr Nedved - Craig H. Janney - Todd Bertuzzi
Alex Tanguay - Pierre Mondou - Pavol Demitra
Georges Mantha - Orest Kindrachuk - Leroy Goldsworthy
Danny Grant - Cal Gardner - Willy Lindstrom
Hank Goldup

Wade Redden - Gord Fraser
Dana Murzyn - Muzz Patrick
Anton Volchenkov - Dale Rolfe
Mike Komisarek

Felix Potvin
Arturs Irbe​

1st Round: Pierre Mondou
Centre Pierre Mondou was a talented offensive player who checks and kills penalties. He produced at all levels of hockey and was a key role player then leader on the Montreal Canadiens.Mondou scored 19 goals as a rookie in 1977-78 and contributed ten points when Montreal won the Stanley Cup. In 1978-79, he scored 31 goals centering Mario Tremblay and Yvon Lambert when Doug Risebrough was hurt and helped the club win its fourth straight Stanley Cup.Following the dismantling of the Stanley Cup dynasty, Mondou was a key player for the Habs in the early '80s. In 1981-82, he scored 35 goals playing with Tremblay and Rejean Houle and was a veteran leader along with Larry Robinson and Mario Tremblay. He was forced to retire in 1985 after he suffered an eye injury caused by Ulf Samuelsson.

2nd Round: Pavol Demitra
On November 27, 1996, Demitra was traded to the St. Louis Blues and in 1997-98, he joined the NHL ranks full time and scored 52 points in 61 games. In 1998-99, Demitra led the Blues with 37 goals and 52 assists for 89 points. He also participated in his first mid-season NHL All-Star Game and finished second in the NHL with ten game-winning goals.In 1999-2000, Demitra led the Blues to a President's Trophy championship and played in the mid-season NHL All-Star Game. He finished the year with 75 points in 71 games and won the Lady Byng Trophy for his sportsmanlike play. In 2000-01, Demitra was limited to just 44 games, but still led the club with a +27 plus/minus rating. He had 20 goals and 45 points while the Blues reached the 100-point mark for the second straight year. Upon his arrival in St. Louis, Demitra proved to be one of the elite players in the NHL, surpassing the 500-games played and 500-point plateau during the 2003-04 season.

3rd Round: Felix Potvin
In his early years with the Leafs, Potvin was a workhorse who, in his first big-league campaign, carried his club to the semi-finals where they eventually lost to Wayne Gretzky and his Los Angeles Kings. By the time he'd completed his six-year run with the Blue and White, Potvin had more games played and wins than all other Leafs stoppers except for Turk Broda and Johnny Bower. He set a club record, leading the league in games played with 74 during the 1996-97 season. During that campaign, he faced more shots than any goaltender in league history.After a short stay with the Islanders, Potvin was sent to Vancouver where his stay was just as short as in New York. Following to sub-par seasons with New York and Vancouver, Potvin made a triumphant return to the NHL in 2000-01 with the Los Angeles Kings where he was workhouse for the team during their playoff run.In 2001-02 Potvin played in 71 games with the Kings posting a 31-27-8 record along with 2.31 GAA before battling injuries throughout the 2002-03 season. After parts of three seasons with the Kings, Potvin was acquired by the Boston Bruins in the summer of 2003. Potvin would appear in 28 games with the Bruins however would not be re-signed by the club following the 2003-04 season.

4th Round: Craig H. Janney
One of the best puckhandlers and playmakers in the NHL, Craig Janney has averaged nearly a point per game in a little over 13 years of big league play. His creativity and knack for fooling defenders with an ability to find the open man made him one of the highest-scoring forwards in the 1990s.Following the Olympics, Janney stepped into the Boston lineup and averaged more than a point per game during the last 15 games of the season. He also played well and was a key factor in the Bruins' march to the 1988 Stanley Cup final where they succumbed to Edmonton. Although Janney's production was not as high as expected in 1988-89, his downtime was attributed to getting acclimatized to the long NHL season. He experienced injury problems in 1989-90 but was hot in the playoffs as the Bruins reached their second Stanley Cup final in three years.Janney seemed to establish himself as a regular with 92 points in 1990-91 but his play was, at times, indifferent. He helped Team USA reach the Canada Cup final in 1991 and started the 1991-92 season in Boston. Later in the year he was traded to the St. Louis Blues for another playmaker, Adam Oates. It was hoped he would form a deadly partnership with Brett Hull and revitalize his career. In 1992-93 he registered a personal-high 106 points but was unable to sustain that offensive pace. In March 1994 he was traded to Vancouver as compensation for the Blues signing restricted free agent Petr Nedved. Janney refused to report and sat out a week until the two teams reached an agreement whereby he was traded back to St. Louis for a package of players.

5th Round: Alex Tanguay
He was chosen 12th overall by the Colorado Avalanche in the 1998 NHL Entry Draft. After his final season in Halifax, Tanguay joined the AHL's Hershey Bears before making his NHL debut in 1999-00, scoring 17 goals as an NHL rookie. The next year Tanguay broke through with 27 goals and registered 21 post-season points while helping the Avalanche capture their second the Stanley Cup in franchise history. Tanguay scored two key goals in the seventh game of the finals versus the New Jersey Devils and was a key to the fortunes of the club after the injuries felled star pivot Peter Forsberg.A versatile forward, Tanguay's offensive numbers dropped in 2001-02 before rebounding the following year with 67 points. In 2003-04, Tanguay established a career high in assists (54) tying teammate Joe Sakic for second in the league and points (79) despite missing 13 games in the latter stages of the season.

6th Round: Wade Redden
The younger Redden got his chance with the Brandon Wheat Kings in 1996. But like his father's end, the Wheat Kings fell short in the finals even though Redden was voted a tournament all-star. But the young rearguard was not left wanting for glory, having won two gold medals at the World Junior Championships in 1995 and 1996.The Loydminster, Saskatchewan native emerged as one of the top all-around defenceman in the NHL, posting a career high 47 points during the 2000-01 season and continues to be a leader on the ice leader with the Sens.Following the NHL lockout of 2004-05 the Senators re-signed the defenceman to a two-year contract.Aside from his World Junior experience, Redden, is a three-time member of Canada's World Championship team (1999, 2001 and 2005) a member of Canada's World Cup winning team in the Summer of 2004, and was a member of Canada's Olympic Team in the 2006 Olympics.

7th Round: Todd Bertuzzi
After struggling to produce consistently during his first four pro seasons, Todd Bertuzzi emerged in 1999-2000 as vital part of the Vancouver Canucks future. The 6'3" 235-pounder could play rough when necessary but was even more impressive when exhibiting the touch of a goal scorer.The burly rookie scored 18 goals for the Isles in 1995-96 but was unable to stay healthy or play consistently during his second year with the club. He was traded to the Vancouver Canucks in February 1998 along with Bryan McCabe for veteran Trevor Linden. Following an injury plagued 1998-99 season Bertuzzi scored a career high 25 goals in 1999-00 and played a robust style all over the ice. He duplicated these numbers the following year before breaking out for 36 goals and was one of the top player in the league during the second half of the 2001-02 season.Bertuzzi would build on his success from 2001-02, and alongside Markus Naslund, the two became one of the most dangerous tandems in the league. In 2002-03, Bertuzzi established career highs in goals (46), assists (51) and points (97)and was named to the NHL's 1st All-Star Team. Following a career year in 2002-03, Bertuzzi scoring pace slowed down in 2003-04 and subsequently his season was ended abruptly on March 11, 2004 following an on ice incident with Colorado Avalanche forward Steve Moore. Bertuzzi's actions during a March 9 game resulted in him being suspended for the balance of the regular season and the entire post season.

8th Round: Dana Murzyn
Named to the NHL's All-Rookie Team in 1986, Murzyn finished his inaugural season in Hartford with 26 points. Following his rookie season, Murzyn spent two more years in Hartford before being traded by the Whalers to the Calgary Flames midway through the 1987-88 season.n 1988-89, Murzyn was key component on Calgary's blue line as the Flames defeated the Montreal Canadiens in six games to capture their first Stanley Cup in franchise history.Prior to the beginning of the 1989-90 season, Murzyn and the Flames held their training camp in the Soviet Union as part of the NHL-Soviet Friendship Tour. The Tour was a four game exhibition series between the Flames the Soviets. Just past the midway point of the 1990-91 season, Murzyn was dealt to the Vancouver Canucks where he spent eight seasons, returning to the Stanley Cup Finals for a second time in his career in 1994, loosing in seven games to the New York Rangers.Throughout his career Dana Murzyn played in over 900 NHL games, scoring 61 goals while adding 162 assists for 223 points.

9th Round: Petr Nedved
Nedved went on to play three seasons with the Canucks and soon after got his Canadian citizenship and decided to play for Canada's national team in 1993-94 after a contract dispute with Vancouver prolonged in to the beginning of regular season.At the 1994 Olympics in Lillehammer, he and Paul Kariya were the bedrock of the team and they won a silver medal, which was more than any of his Czech contemporaries could boast at the time.He finished the season in St. Louis and missed the Stanley Cup finals in 1994 while Vancouver was moving on. He then headed for the New York Rangers. After one year with the Rangers he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. Offensive hockey always suited Nedved because he could make use of his strong skating ability and his broad perspective of the game, talents very much suited to the Penguins. The greater freedom was good for Nedved. He spent a great season, 1995-96, with the Penguins, scoring 45 goals and collecting 99 points. In the 80th minute of overtime in the Eastern Conference quarterfinals game against Washington, Nedved settled the outcome of one of the longest games in NHL history.

10th Round: Gord Fraser
Defenceman Gord Fraser was a physical player who could also contribute on offence. He played 144 NHL games in five different cities and was an accomplished performer in the minors and the PCHA.Fraser played in the Big 4 League with the Calgary Wanderers/Tigers. In November 1921 he was signed by the PCHA's Seattle Metropolitans and was a solid player for three seasons. After he was traded to the WCHL's Victoria Cougars, Fraser played two more years out West. In a 1926 the Detroit Cougars obtained his rights when they bought the Victoria franchise and joined the NHL. Before the next season began, the rugged defender was traded to the Chicago Black Hawks who were also entering the league.Fraser scored 14 goals for the Hawks in 1926-27 and was an intimidating presence on defence. He began the next season in Chicago before he was traded back to the Cougars for Duke Keats. His offensive totals decreased, but Fraser continued to play tough in his own end. In 1928-29, he spent more time in the Can Pro League than the NHL. He was traded to the Montreal Canadiens for cash and played the first ten games of the 1929-30 season there. He was then traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Bert McCaffery and was a solid force for the remainder of the season.

11th Round: Georges Mantha
Georges Mantha was a versatile NHLer who played both defence and left-wing in a career that spanned 13 seasons. He was a fine puck handler with a good shot who helped his team's power play and transition game regardless of what position he played.The solid defensive forward was a key influence on the Montreal club that upset the Boston Bruins in the 1930 Stanley Cup finals. The Beantowners were prohibitive favourites after posting a 38-5-1 record in the regular season, but their potent attack was stymied by the relentless checking of Mantha and linemates Pit Lepine Wildor Larochelle. The next year, Mantha contributed five playoff goals when Montreal repeated as Cup winners in a hard fought series against the Chicago Black Hawks.By the late 1930s, Mantha was a key offensive producer for the Canadiens. He hit double figures in goals scored three times in four years. His best performance was 23 goals in 1937-38 while playing with Polly Drouin and Rod Lorraine. After playing a few games foe Montreal in 1940-41, Mantha was relegated to the minors and made the AHL second all-star team that same year. He retired after playing 19 games for the Washington Lions in 1942-43

12th Round: Leroy Goldsworthy
Right-winger Leroy Goldsworthy was a fine two-way player on six different NHL clubs in the 20s and 30s. He was a tireless worker whose strength was consistency.The native of Two Harbors, Minnesota played senior hockey with the Edmonton Victorias and skated with the city's WHL entry in 1925-26. He then spent three years in the Can-Am League before joining the New York Rangers for one playoff game in 1929. Goldsworthy was a solid worker for the Blueshirts in 1929-30 when he played 44 games.During the early 30s he skated extensively in the IAHL but also played part time with the Detroit Falcons/Red Wings and the Chicago Black Hawks. During the 1934 playoffs he was an important checker when the team won the Stanley Cup. The next year he was traded to the Montreal Canadiens as part of a blockbuster deal that also featured Howie Morenz and Lionel Conacher. That year Goldsworthy hit the 20-goal mark the only time in his career while playing with George Mantha and Armand Mondou. He later suited up for the Boston Bruins and New York Americans where he was a fine defensive player. Following his last NHL season in 1938-39, the veteran forward spent two years in the AHL and one in the AHA before retiring in 1942.

13th Round: Orest Kindrachuk
A solid playmaking centre who could play defence and kill penalties, Orest Kindrachuk played over 500 games for three different NHL teams. He topped the 30-assist mark five times in his career and was dangerous on the powerplay and while shorthanded.As a rookie in 1973-74 he scored 41 points as the third centre behind Bobby Clarke and Rick MacLeish. The youngster was solid in the playoffs and helped the Flyers become the first expansion team to win the Stanley Cup. In 1974-75 he missed 20 games due to an injury but was a solid checker in playoffs as Philly repeated as Stanley Cup champions.By 1975-76, Kindrachuk assumed a more prominent role. In addition to checking and killing penalties, he provided offence and was used as a playmaker on the power play. He set career highs of 26 goals and 75 points then returned to more of a checking role in next two years. During this period he occupied one of the safest places in hockey as the pivot for tough wingers Don Saleski and Dave Schultz.At the Amateur Draft in June 1978, Kindrachuk was traded to Pittsburgh with Ross Lonsberry and Tom Bladon for the first-round draft pick used to claim highly touted defenceman Behn Wilson. Kindrachuk scored 60 and 46 points the first two years with weaker Pens playing on a line with Lonsberry and Rick Kehoe.

14th Round: Muzz Patrick
After a two-year stint with the Philadelphia Ramblers of the AHL, Patrick finally settled in for full-time NHL action in 1938 with the Rangers. It was there that he used his large frame and boxing skills to keep opponents honest in the Rangers' zone. One night, Patrick's prowess came into full view when Hall of Famer Eddie Shore massaged the neck of the Rangers' Phil Watson while against the fence. Patrick intervened by dropping his gloves and, after a vigourous tilt, left Shore with a broken nose among other swollen souvenirs.At the close of his second full season on Broadway in 1939-40, Patrick got his ultimate reward with a Stanley Cup victory?the last the Rangers would enjoy until 1994. With the outbreak of World War II, Patrick was one of the first NHLers to enlist in the U.S. Army just before the bombing of Pearl Harbor.

15th Round: Al MacNeil - Coach
After retiring as a player, MacNeil succeeded Claude Ruel as coach of the Montreal Canadiens 23 games into the 1970-71. He led them to a strong finish and an upset of the Boston Bruins in the quarterfinals on the way to the Stanley Cup. Unrest in the dressing room cost MacNeil a chance to return in 1971-72. He resurfaced as coach of the Atlanta Flames in 1979-80 and remained with the franchise when it relocated to Calgary. During his first year in western Canada, MacNeil led the Flames to an appearance in t semifinals but he was fired after the team finished below .500 in 1981-82.

16th Round: Anton Volchenkov
In his first season in the NHL, Vochenkov saw action in 57 games with the Senators before missing the majority of the 2003-04 season recovering from a shoulder injury.On the International stage, Volchenkov was a member of Russia's Under-18 World Junior Team in 2000 and was a two-time member of its Under-20 World Junior Championship Team in 2001 and 2002 before suiting up for Russia at the 2002 World Hockey Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. In 2006, Volchenkov made his Olympic debut representing Russia at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin.

17th Round: Arturs Irbe
By 1993-94, Irbe was the number one goalie with the NHL team and his impact on the team was unquestionable. He played a then record 74 games and 4412 minutes and led the team to an improbable run in the playoffs. They eliminated the Cup contending Detroit Red Wings in game seven right at the Joe Louis Arena, and in the next round took Toronto to seven games before losing in overtime at Maple Leaf Gardens.The playoff performances against Detroit and Toronto in 1993 were to be the best Irbe would do with San Jose. The team faded in the next two years, and his weaknesses were beginning to overshadow his strengths. He was a small goalie who relied on quickness and agility, and these were qualities all his coaches recognized.A free agent, he signed with the Dallas Stars for 1996-97, but when the Stars pursued Ed Belfour he was let go. After another middling year with Vancouver playing behind Garth Snow, he signed with Carolina and his career underwent an impressive resurgence. He had an impressive 27-20-12 record in 1998-99 and led the team to a division championship before losing to Boston in the first round of the playoffs.Internationally, Irbe was one of the main reasons Latvia earned a promotion from "B" pool of the World Championships in 1996 to "A" pool in 1997 . Upon being promoted to the "A" pool in 1997, Irbe has gone on to represent his homeland at the 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004 and 2005 World Championships and saw his first Olympic action for Latvia in Salt Lake City in 2002.Irbe has gone on to play six seasons with Carolina and was instrumental in leading the team to their first Stanley Cup appearance in 2002, only fall to the Detroit Red Wings. In 2002-03 Irbe and the Canes' were unable to repeat their exploits from the previous year and he would play only 34 games during the season while also suiting up for the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters after he cleared waivers midway through the season.

18th Round: Mike Komisarek
The hulking defenceman from West Slip, New York went on to play two seasons with the CCHA's Michigan Wolverines (2000-2002) earning CCHA All-Rookie Team honours in 2000-01 and CCHA First Team All-Star and NCAA West First All-American Team honours in 2001-02 before deciding to turn pro following his Sophomore year.A two-time member of the United States World Junior team in 2001 and 2002, Komisarek joined the Canadiens AHL affiliate in Hamilton for the better part of the 2002-03 season and was instrumental in leading the Bulldogs to the AHL Calder Cup final. Although the Bulldogs came up short in their effort to capture the Calder Cup, Komisarek's strong play throughout the season gave him the opportunity to see action in 21 games with Montreal.A member of the AHL's All-Rookie Team in 2003, Komisarek had more of a prominant role with Montreal in 2003-04, while still continuing to hone his skills in the AHL.

19th Round: Cal Gardner
After a little more than two campaigns in New York, he was sent to the Leafs?home of the highlights of his career. Over the next four years Gardner, known as "Pearly", notched 163 points in 247 games, made two All-Star game appearances and, celebrated three Stanley Cup victories.n 1952, he joined the lowly Blackhawks for one season before settling in for the duration with the Boston Bruins.After leaving the NHL, Gardner bounced around the minors with the Springfield Indians, the Providence Reds, the Cleveland Barons of the AHL and the Kingston Frontenacs of the EPHL.

20th Round: Hank Goldup
Hank Goldup was a talented left-winger who played over 200 NHL games in the 30s and 40s. He was a fine passer who regularly accumulated more assists than goals.The hard working winger split the 1939-40 season between the Maple Leafs and the AHL's Pittsburgh Hornets. He then played two years with the big club and sometimes worked on a line with Nick Metz. He helped Toronto win the Stanley Cup in 1942 but few months later he was sent to the New York Rangers as part of the package for star defenceman Babe Pratt. Goldup was a fine two way player for three years on Manhattan and also spent the 1943-44 season with the Toronto Army Shamrocks. He played 3 1/2 years in the minors and the Quebec Senior League before retiring in 1949.

21st Round: Danny Grant
The following year he turned pro with the Montreal Canadiens, but failed to squeeze his way into their talented lineup on a permanent basis. In 1968, the Habs traded Grant to the Minnesota North Stars. The move launched his career in a big way. By the end of his first full NHL campaign, he set rookie scoring records of the day with 34 goals and 64 points. He was rewarded with the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie.From there, Grant just kept moving up. In the first phase of his career, he proved to be very durable. He managed to run up a string of 566 straight games played. And although he was not a swift skater, he was strong on his blades. He was also characterized as a tough winger who was clever, worked hard and packed a swift, accurate wrist shot.He used these attributes to remain as a steady scorer throughout his six campaigns in Minnesota. But before the start of year seven, the Stars' management wanted a shakeup of the club's roster. By the time the ice chips settled, Grant was a Detroit Red Wing skating alongside Marcel Dionne. The two players complemented each brilliantly. By the end of the 1974-75 season, Grant had potted 50 goals.

22nd Round: Dale Rolfe
With the Rangers, Rolfe really found his NHL legs. There were no more questions raised about his commitment. He became a pillar on defense, especially during any playoff action.His most infamous moment came during a playoff game in 1974 against the Philadelphia Flyers. The Flyers were intimidating Ranger players all night. At one point, they were zeroing in on defenseman Brad Park. Rolfe had seen enough. He stepped in to support his defenisve partner when he found himself squared off against Dave "The Hammer" Schultz. Before Rolfe could even react, his knees were already buckling under the weight of a severe beating. None of his Ranger teammates came to his aid.

 

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Dysart Fighting Kugels


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Wilf Cude
Bob Murray
Stephane Richer
Slava Kozlov
Darryl Sydor
Pierre Larouche
Colin White
Alexei Kovalev
Jason Allison
Rick Nash
Keith Acton
Lee Fogolin Jr.
Patrik Sundstrom
Lou Fontinato
Marc Crawford
Kelly Miller
Jimmy Peters
Albert Langlois
Jiri Hrdina
Mark Hunter
Roman Cechmanek
Joe Carveth
Roman Hamrlik
Dave Hunter

Slava Kozlov (A) - Pierre Larouche - Stephane Richer
Rick Nash - Jason Allison - Alexei Kovalev
Patrik Sundstrom - Keith Acton (C) - Jimmy Peters
Kelly Miller - Jiri Hrdina - Mark Hunter
Joe Carveth Dave Hunter

Bob Murray (A) - Lee Fogolin, Jr.
Colin White - Darryl Sydor
Lou Fontinato - Albert Langlois
Roman Hamrlik

Wilf Cude
Roman Cechmanek

GM: Seventieslord
Coach: Marc Crawford

 

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MOOSE JAW MINUTEMEN
GMs: Sakicfan
Coach: Frank Boucher
Ass. Coach: Emile Francis
Captain: Darius Kasparaitis
Alternate Captain: Murph Chamberlain
Alternate Captain: Jack Laviolette


Clint Smith-Mike Rogers-Carol Wilson
Ed Sandford-Normie Himes-Andy Hebenton
Rusty Crawford-Syl Apps Jr.-Michael Renberg
Dave Trottier-Murph Chamberlain-Rich Preston
Joe Benoit

Jack Laviolette-Kimmo Timonen
Rick Green-Doug Bodger
Dmitri Yushkevich-Darius Kasparaitis
Scott Hannan


Gilles Meloche
Dan Bouchard​

The Players

1st round: Clint Smith (LW)

He was a mainstay with the Rangers the following year and became a key member of their 1940 Stanley Cup team. Smith won the Lady Byng Trophy for gentlemanly play in 1938-39 as a Ranger and again in 1943-44 as a member of the Chicago Black Hawks, and totaled a mere 24 penalty minutes in 483 regular season games. He played in the NHL for eleven years and was not signaled off for a penalty in four of those seasons.

2nd round: Jack Laviolette (D)

A true "Jack-of-all-trades", Laviolette was an offensively gifted defender entrusted by the team owner as coach, manager, and captain of the Canadiens. Laviolette's true place in hockey history has less to do with his scoring prowess as a player (as a defenseman,he scored 45 goals in 147 games) for the Montreal Canadiens, and more to do with the fact that he was the first player, coach and GM of the team in the 1909-10 season.

3rd round: Doug Bodger (D)

A solid defenseman with speed and a booming shot from the point, Bodger made his presence felt almost immediately upon joining the Sabres. He scored his first goal as a Sabre on November 27, 1988, helping the Sabres to a 7-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. He scored six more goals during the 1988-89 season and added 40 assists in only 61 games played. His 47 points was, at the time, the seventh highest single season total by a Sabres defenseman. Bodger became a leader on the Sabres powerplay. Six of his seven goals that year were scored when the Sabres had the man advantage.

4th round: Andy Hebenton (RW)

Before Doug Jarvis, Andy Hebenton was the Iron Man of the NHL. Including lengthy stints in the minors, he played 26 professional seasons from 1949-1975. When he finally cracked the New York Rangers lineup in 1955, he embarked on a remarkable string of 630 straight regular season games, racking up an impressive 189 goals and 202 assists.

Known as "Spud" because of his love for potatoes, Hebenton was a hard-working, clean player who averaged only nine penalty minutes per season. He won the Lady Byng trophy for gentlemanly play in 1957. He was also a five-time winner of the Fred J. Hume Cup as the most gentlemanly player of the WHL.

5th round: Ed Sandford (LW)

Sanford's formal education, however, was put on permanent hold in the wake of the Boston Bruins desire to integrate the young sniper into their line-up. But once there, he found that, at age 19, it was very difficult to keep up with the more physically mature and experienced players such as Richard, Lach, and the Bentleys. He'd have preferred more seasoning at university first. But nonetheless, he stuck it out and evolved into a steady performer who was good for about 30 points per season.

His most striking performance came during the playoffs of 1953. The Bruins made it to the Stanley Cup finals and although they were ousted four games to one by the Canadiens, Sanford contributed eight goals and three assists to the losing cause.

6th round: Mike Rogers (C)

But the promise of immediate ice time with the WHA's Edmonton Oilers lured Rogers away from the NHL. He skated for the club for just over a season and a half until he was dealt to the New England Whalers. In New England, he found a real home. His numbers began to increase on the strength of his emerging confidence and skill. His success was based on his quick skating, good shot, which he could release off-stride, and his ability to dart and spin into the corners against bigger wingers while emerging with the puck. Of course, having Gordie and Mark Howe on his line helped as well.

7th round: Gille Meloche (G)

Gilles Meloche was a talented netminder who appeared in nearly 800 games during the 1970s and '80s. He was a true workhorse who saw action in at least 40 games 13 times in his career. His best years came with the strong Minnesota North Stars clubs in the early '80s.

In 1979-80, he backstopped the club to 27 wins and led them to a quarterfinals victory over the Montreal Canadiens which ended their four-Cup dynasty. The next year, he combined with youngster Don Beaupre to form one of the best goalkeeping tandems in the league. Meloche took part in the NHL All-Star Game and won eight playoff games during Minnesota's run to the finals.

8th round: Normie Himes (C)

Mr Himes was described by his contempories as "unquestionably the backbone and sparkplug of the New York Americans", "the Galt terror", the "Little Giant", "the greatest playmaker in the league" and "one of Canada's natural athletes." It was perhaps his misfortune to play on what was, at best, a mediocre team. Had his supporting cast been stronger, he would undoubtedly received the recognition he deserved. One commentator suggested that Mr Himes "should be judged the MVP in the league if the Americans weren't so far down in the standings." In a total of 399 professional games between 1926 and 1935, an average of about 40 games a season, Mr Himes scored 106 goals and 113 assists for 219 points, an average of about 30 points a season. This may not appear to be much by today's standards but came at a time when 50 points could place a player in the top five in league scoring.

9th round: Dmitri Yushkevich (D)

Yushkevich made a successful debut on the Philadelphia team in 1992 but three years later he was traded. In 1995 he joined the Toronto Maple Leafs, where his first three years proved an ordeal and a test of his durability. Things for Yushkevich changed after Pat Quinn arrived in 1998 and relied heavily on his skill and leadership.

In the 1999 playoff series, the Toronto Maple Leafs eliminated the Pittsburgh Penguins, mostly because Yushkevich was so effective at hindering the Penguins Jaromir Jagr.

The 1999-00 season validated Yushkevich's stature as one of the league's leading defencemen and an invitation to the All-Star Game confirmed it. Yushkevich went on to play two more seasons in Toronto before he was traded to the Florida Panthers in the summer of 2002. The hard-nosed defenceman played only 23 games with the Panthers before being dealt to the Los Angeles Kings.

10th round: Syl Apps Jr. (C)

The New York Rangers had recruited him and convinced him to turn pro with their affiliate in Omaha, and he wound up playing half the 1970-71 season. He was traded to Pittsburgh with Sheldon Kannegiesser for Glen Sather, and it was with the Pens that he developed into a solid player. For four years he was on the Century Line with Jean Pronovost and Lowell MacDonald, and the three were one of the top-scoring lines in the league.

11th round: Rusty Crawford (LW)

A speedy forward who was at home at either centre or wing, Samuel "Rusty" Crawford played briefly in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Arenas. Prior to the formation of the NHL, he was a star in the NHA. He was also a proficient competitor in the WCHL during the 1920s and skated in the AHA before retiring.

Prior to the inaugural NHL season in 1917-18, Crawford was claimed by the Ottawa Senators in the Dispersal Draft. After playing 12 games in Bytown, the talented forward joined the Toronto Arenas and was one of the club's top players when they won the Stanley Cup later that year. In 1918-19, Crawford scored seven goals. This was followed by two years with the senior Saskatoon Crescents before a return to top flight competition in the WCHL.

12th round: Rick Green (D)

One of the game's quintessential stay-at-home defencemen, Rick Green played over 800 NHL contests between 1976 and 1991. His trademark was staying in position and utilizing his 6'3', 220lb. frame to tie up opposing forwards. The high point for the steady blueliner was helping Montreal vanquish the Calgary Flames to win the Stanley Cup in 1986.

Through the late 80s' Green's defensive excellence was a pillar of the club's success under Jean Perron and Pat Burns. He was picked to participate in the 1987 Rendez-vous series between the NHL and Soviet All-Stars and was a key figure when the Habs reached the final in 1989

 

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Seven line-ups completed.


7 rosters NOT yet completed (lines, captain, two alternate captains).

 

[VanIslander]

Completed rosters​

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Sir Montagu Allan Division (7 teams)

When the Stanley Cup was restricted to professional clubs, a tremendous void suddenly opened up for amateur teams, who had no crown to fight for. The lack of a suitable amateur trophy was addressed by William Northey, a strong voice in the amateur hockey circles of Montreal. Northey successfully persuaded his friend, Sir Montagu Allan, to donate a trophy that would represent the highest level of achievement for amateur teams across Canada.

Edina Hornets

coach: Vic Heyliger
assistant coach: Willard Ikola
captain: Dave Christian
alternates: Craig Conroy, Eric Weinrich

Ed Olczyk - Doc Romnes - Dave Christian (C)
Robbie Ftorek - Scott Gomez - Brian Gionta
Todd Marchant - Craig Conroy (A) - Tommy Williams
Steve Konowalchuk - Jeff Halpern - Mike Grier
Mark Johnson

Brian Rafalski - Dave Langevin
Mike O'Connell - Keith Carney
Eric Weinrich (A) - Lou Nanne
Bill Nyrop

Mike Karakas
Jon Casey


McGill Redmen

coach: Viktor Tikhonov
assistant coach: Ron Wilson
captain: Doug Young
alternates: Kelly Kisio, Red Sullivan

Ven Alexandrov - Dubbie Bowie - Blair Russel
Steve Payne - Billy Reay - Real Cloutier
Johnny Wilson - Kelly Kisio (A) - Paul MacLean
Reggie Fleming - Red Sullivan (A) - Yevgeny Babich
Andrei Khomutov

Moose Goheen - Doug Young (C)
Vasili Pervukhin - Zinetula Bilyaletdinov
Brendan Witt - Fredrik Olausson
Alex Smith

Nikolai Khabibulin
Don Beaupre


New York Americans

coach: Frank Patrick
captain: Hobey Baker
alternates: Boris Mayorov, Jeff Beukeboom

Boris Mayorov (A) - Billy Taylor - Rick Kehoe
Alex Shibicky - Bill Thoms - Harry Oliver
Louis Berlinquette - Bruce MacGregor - Anders Kallur
Ethan Moreau - Stephane Yelle - Bobby Gould
Shawn Burr

Hobey Baker (C) - Battleship Leduc
Jeff Brown - Jeff Beukeboom (A)
Bert Marshall - Robyn Regehr
Bert McCaffrey

Paddy Moran
Henrik Lundqvist


Nelson Leafs

coach: Darryl Sutter
assistant coach: Brent Sutter
captain: Paul Shmyr
alternates: Dave Maloney, Brenden Morrow

Anton Stastny - Cliff Ronning - Tommy Smith
Brenden Morrow (A) - Dave Gagner - Ulf Dahlen
Mark Osborne - Rick Meagher - Stu Barnes
Eric Vail - Aaron Broten - Bill Flett
Joey Kocur

Harry Mummery - John Van Boxmeer
Paul Shmyr (C) - Doug Lidster
Dave Maloney (A) - Bob Turner
Rick Ley

John Hutton
Jose Theodore


Boston Cubs

coach: Rudy Pilous
captain: Dick Irvin
alternates: Don Lever, Mario Marois

Vic Stasiuk - Paul Ronty - Corb Denneny
Greg Adams - Dick Irvin (C) - Blaine Stoughton
Don Lever (A) - Charlie Burns - Mush March
Dave Lowry - Rob Niedermayer - Keith Crowder
Wally Hergesheimer

Dick Redmond - Bert Corbeau
Joe Jerwa - Mario Marois (A)
Doug Jarrett - Jim Mckenny
Risto Siltanen

Johnny Mowers
Ken Wregget
Marty Turco


Belleville Bulls

coach: Al MacNeil
assistant coach: Marc Habscheid
captain: Gord Fraser
alternates: Georges Mantha, Wade Redden

Petr Nedved - Craig H. Janney - Todd Bertuzzi
Alex Tanguay - Pierre Mondou - Pavol Demitra
Georges Mantha (A) - Orest Kindrachuk - Leroy Goldsworthy
Danny Grant - Cal Gardner - Willy Lindstrom
Hank Goldup

Wade Redden (A) - Gord Fraser (C)
Dana Murzyn - Muzz Patrick
Anton Volchenkov - Dale Rolfe
Mike Komisarek

Felix Potvin
Arturs Irbe


Moose Jaw MinuteMen

coach: Frank Boucher
assistant coach: Emile Francis
captain: Darius Kasparaitis
alternates: Murph Chamberlain, Jack Laviolette

Clint Smith - Mike Rogers - Carol Wilson
Ed Sandford - Normie Himes - Andy Hebenton
Rusty Crawford - Syl Apps Jr. - Michael Renberg
Dave Trottier - Murph Chamberlain (A) - Rich Preston
Joe Benoit

Jack Laviolette (A) - Kimmo Timonen
Rick Green - Doug Bodger
Dmitri Yushkevich - Darius Kasparaitis (C)
Scott Hannan

Gilles Meloche
Dan Bouchard​

 

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Mickey Ion Division (7 teams)

Ion came East to the NHL when the PCHL folded, and it was in the NHL that he became top referee for so many years. Among his proteges was a young King Clancy, and Ion's advice was simple: "Once the puck drops," he said to King, "you and I are the only two sane men left in the rink."

Windsor Spitfires

coach: Mike Babcock
captain: George Hay
alternates: Saku Koivu, Bill Goldsworthy

George Hay (C) - Guy Chouinard - Bill Goldsworthy (A)
Jorgen Pettersson - Mike Ridley - Johnny Peirson
Nick Libett - Saku Koivu (A) - Al MacAdam
Jan Erixon - Mike Krushelnyski - Pentti Lund
Pete Stemkowski
Cecil Blanchford

Doug Barkley - Don Awrey
Gordie Roberts - Doug Crossman
Dan Boyle - Harold Snepsts
Shawn Chambers

Kelly Hrudey
Gilles Villemure


Vancouver Giants

coach: Brian Kilrea
assistant coach: Bengt-Ake Gustaffson
captain: Darryl Sutter
alternates: Pekka Rautakallio, Herb Cain

Herb Cain (A) - Barry Pederson - Marian Stastny
Daniel Sedin - Henrik Sedin - Bengt-Ake Gustaffson
Darryl Sutter (C) - Ron Stewart - Rich Sutter
Bob Errey - Steve Rucchin - Dallas Drake

Pekka Rautakallio (A) - Yevgeny Paladiev
Bob Plager - Chris Phillips
Dion Phaneuf - Don Sweeney
Bill Juzda

King Brodeur
Reggie Lemelin
Frank McCool


Phoenix Roadrunners

coach: Randy Carlyle
captain: Harry Trihey
alternates: Dave Lewis, Phat Wilson

Fred Scanlan - Harry Trihey (C) - Arthur Farrell
Adam Deadmarsh - Henrik Zetterberg - Ray Sheppard
Bob Berry - Metro Prystai - Claude Larose
Sergei Brylin - Joe Murphy - Mel Hill
Tony Hand

Garry Galley - Bruce Driver
Hy Buller - Dave Lewis (A)
Phat Wilson (A) - Jack Ruttan
Jay Wells

Gerry McNeil
Guy Hebert


Cincinnati Stingers

coach: Peter Laviolette
captain: Gord Roberts
alternates: Al Arbour, Udo Kiessling

Gord Roberts (C) - Pavel Datsyuk - Eddie Oatman
Martin Straka - Bob Gracie - Harry Hyland
Murray Murdoch - Cully Dahlstrom - Bill Ezinicki
Morris Lukowich - Andre Lacroix - Nikolai Drozdetsky
Marty Walsh, Nick Fotiu

Brad Maxwell - Al Arbour (A)
Uwe Krupp - Andrei Markov
Udo Kiessling (A) - Howard McNamara
Garth Boesch

Jim Henry
Bunny Laroque


Renfrew Creamery Kings

coach: Bun Cook
captain: Barney Stanley
alternates: Bob Davidson, Art Duncan

Smokey Harris - Ernie Russell - Barney Stanley (C)
John Sorrell - Thomas Gradin - Lorne Carr
Bob Davidson (A) - Larry Patey - Doug Brown
Butch Keeling - Jason Arnott - Bob MacMillan
Terry Ruskowski

Mattias Ohlund - Art Duncan (A)
Frantisek Tikal - Bob Murdoch
Oldrich Machac - Richard Matvichuck
Bobby Rowe

Cesare Maniago
Evgeni Nabokov
Gary Smith


Dysart Fighting Kugels

coach: Marc Crawford
captain: Keith Acton
alternates: Slava Kozlov, Bob Murray

Slava Kozlov (A) - Pierre Larouche - Stephane Richer
Rick Nash - Jason Allison - Alexei Kovalev
Patrik Sundstrom - Keith Acton (C) - Jimmy Peters
Kelly Miller - Jiri Hrdina - Mark Hunter
Joe Carveth Dave Hunter

Bob Murray (A) - Lee Fogolin, Jr.
Colin White - Darryl Sydor
Lou Fontinato - Albert Langlois
Roman Hamrlik

Wilf Cude
Roman Cechmanek


Moose Jaw Millers

coach: Don Cherry
assistant coach: Dwight McMillan
captain: Kelly Buchberger
alternates: Dave Balon, Laurie Boschman

Dave Balon (A) - Bronco Horvath - Murray Balfour
Dennis Hextall - Eric Staal - Milan Hejduk
Ray Getliffe - George Gee - Kelly Buchberger (C)
John Wensink - Laurie Boschman (A) - Tony Granato
Jeff Friesen

George Owen - Steve Chiasson
Kjell Samuelsson - Randy Gregg
Jay Bouwmeester - Garth Butcher
Sylvain Cote

Sean Burke
Mike Palmateer

​

 

[VanIslander]

PM Monday

your regular season rankings for each division and MVP from each team

 

[VanIslander]

eight (8) g.m.s have submitted their votes already

good morning! it's Monday.... Voting day!

 

[VanIslander]

17 have voted so far, 2 more have said they'll submit their votes tonight.

(surprisingly three of the most active g.m.s I haven't heard anything from... yet)

Let's shoot for 100% participation! Voting is a right and a responsibility.

 

[VanIslander]

21 have voted

 

[VanIslander]

make that 22

 

[VanIslander]

All-Time Draft #8 - MINOR LEAGUE Regular Season Awards:

Presidents' Trophy Winners - Boston Cubs

Mickey Ion Divisional Champs - Cincinnati Stingers

League co-MVPs:

Barney Stanley
(Renfrew Creamery Kings)

Mike Karakas
(Edina Hornets)

MVP Finalists: Bill Goldsworthy (Spitfires), Gord Roberts (Stingers)​

 

[VanIslander]

regular season standings to be published later in the day

 

[ck26]

It took us only 3 minor league drafts to do something the NHL has never done. Congrats to Barney Stanley ... keeping up with Mike Karakas is no small feat.

Can't wait to see the playoff matchups.