Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 08:37:04 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Huskies: Jim Johnson To the Agents: Bob Errey Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 12:17:37 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Wolfpack: Mike Lalor Brad Berry Darby Hendrickson To the Bangers: Markus Naslund Bob Wilkie Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Fri, 1 Dec 1995 14:23:59 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Wolfpack: Oleg Tverdovsky Shawn McEachern Mike Craig To the Gangstaz: Ray Sheppard Brent Fedyk David Shaw Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 10:45:18 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Mustangs: Joe Nieuwendyk Murray Craven John MacLean To the Voodoo: Nelson Emerson Wendel Clark Donald Audette Future Considerations Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Mon, 4 Dec 1995 10:50:28 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Mustangs: Alexandre Daigle 7th round draft pick To the Blizzard: Alexei Yashin Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 09:02:44 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: New GM Hi all: I've heard fromm Charlie Crewe and he has resigned as GM of the Gang Bangers. As of now, I'll be taking over control of the team with assistance from Melvin Crewe*(mjcrewe@calvin.stemnet.mf.ca)* Send all mail concerning trade offers, etc to both Melvin and myself. We'll be running a joint ownership of the team. Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." *****GAME 1 RESULTS***** Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 09:27:12 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Huskies: Robin Bawa To the Sparrows: Kip Miller Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 13:49:22 -0600 Subject: WHL: Press Conference HEADLINE: Voodoo Dirty Hits, Dirty Arena, and Dirty Fans assist in voodoo's victory Brendan Shanahan's injury has brought about a controversy in the Bridge City. Many fans, players and Huskie administration are appaled with the play of the Vancouver Voodoo. GM of the Huskies, Shaun Driver, stated: "How is a team supposed to play in such a crappy rink, with fans that harrass the visiting team by throwing drinks in the visiting team's players box, and especially with cheap plays like Momesso's check-from-behind?" Which resulted in the 5-game injury to Brendan Shanahan. Many are calling for a lynching in the upcoming trips to Vancouver, the Huskies play there 2 more times in the next 7 games. When asked about this point Adam Oates replied, "Well, it'll be nice to get those games out of the way then we don't have to worry about cheap hits like the one Sergio gave out. And we don't have to worry about the (expletory deleation) fans throwing Cokes on us, no wonder they play in a basement." "But it seems the rivalry has developed off the start of the season and the Huskies just regret that they are without Shanahan on their next trip down to "Voodooville". It would be nice to see him get his own revenge." This is "Tha Brain" Vince Fontaine...signing off. (Shaun Driver, signature) Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 17:04:27 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL: Raptors Press Release Oakvile- The Raptors were happy to get their home opener in the record books. Raptors GM Matt Pitt says that they were shocked by Pavel Bure's performance but Mr.Bure has replied that he is just getting used to the glitz and glamour of Oakville. The Hitmen were a very strong team and we thought our young defense and goaltenders would let us down but they didn't. RAPTORS THREE STARS OF THE GAME. FIRST STAR - FRANTISEK KUCERA SECOND STAR - KEITH PRIMEAU THIRD STAR - BLAINE LACHER The Raptors start off with an eight game homestand which they hope can get them at least 5 wins. (Matt Pitt, signature) Date: Tue, 12 Dec 1995 23:52:58 +0100 Subject: WHL: Monarchs News TITOV THE HERO (Minneapolis) German Titov scored the first goal in the Minneapolis Monarchs franchise history. And that wasn't enough, he also scored the game-winner in overtime. So, Monarchs took their first victory against Drizzle and Titov was their hero. The funny thing is that the Monarchs got Titov and Thomas from the Drizzle just a few weeks ago. GM Larsson commented : "Titov and Thomas were great. They have already proved that I made the right trade decision." Monarchs were lead by their second line with Bradley, who played great and made 5 points, Titov and Thomas. They played solid the whole game. The third line was also good with Naslund-Millen- Dahlen. But the first line played bad. Team captain Francis, Kron, and assistant captain Andreychuk played like juniors and were the weak line this evening. Amond the defenders Don Sweeney was outstanding. Rumours are saying that Andreychuk is already on his way out, but this is unconfirmed, since GM Larsson and coaches Kent Nilsson and Vladimir Krutov refused to even talk about this. The only thing we got out from coach Nilsson was : "Hahaha, 2 goals from Dahlen. What a mistake by the Voodoo!" Vladimir Krutov has open his mouth for the first time since he got here. He said : "I feel sorry for the Drizzle. I mean opening the 3 first games against us here in the Kingdome must be the hardest challenge for a hockey team. Titov just ran over those Drizzle and I hope he continues and that my Russian brother Davydov get to play soon." Larsson agreed with Krutov about that they feel sorry for the Drizzle. He also said that the support was fanatic and extremely loud. And he was right; the Kingdome exploded when Titov scored the winner and the fans wouldn't stop signing. They stayed for half an hour after the game and made the Mexican Wave and sang something about being "the Kings of America and pride of hockey." *****GAME 2 RESULTS***** Date: Wed, 13 dec 1995 13:44:43 -0500 (EST) Subject: Power surge at the Mall Albany, N.Y. - Game 2 of the WHL season featured the missing Legion of Doom line at the Mall. Missing persons Mikael Renberg, John LeClair, and Eric Lindros came to play, scoring 5 goals and 5 assists in a Mallrats 7-4 victory over the Agents. The line, mysteriously missing in their debut, were lead by Renberg's hat trick, and 2 power play goals by Lindros. There is once again reason to fear the Mallrats, and the Legion of Doom are a force to be reckoned with. -Albany Press Date: Wed, 1 dec 1995 15:57:52 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL: Raptors Press Release Oakville- The Raptors won their 2nd in a row beating up on the Texas Kodiaks 6-4. Alexander Mogilny had another impressive night scoring two goals and adding an assist. Pavel Bure also got on the board. On a sad note though, Keith Primeau was hit hard by Rudy Poeschek late in the first and was knocked unconscious. Primeau finally woke up this afternoon and the physician says that he will be out approximately 10 games. Coach of the Raptors Matthew Pitt was also very happy about Blaine Lacher's performance. "I think I did a great thing making Rollie Melanson the goalie's coach." RAPTORS THREE STARS OF THE GAME FIRST STAR - ALEXANDER MOGILNY SECOND STAR - PAVEL BURE THIRD STAR - BLAINE LACHER (Matt Pitt, signature) *****GAME 3 RESULTS***** Date: Thu, 14 dec 1995 08:40:31 -0600 Subject: WHL: Com Headline: Shanahan-less Huskies get Their Revenge (CP)-Vancouver The Huskies were a team on a mission last night. in the last meeting between the Huskies and the Voodoo, Sergio Momesso injured Brendan Shanahan with a vicious check-from-behind. Sergio's actions may have caused more harm than good for the Voodoo and league as captain Paul Coffey states, "We hadn't been playing well at all but when a player is taken out like that it wakes up the team...we wanted this game Real Bad!" The Huskies may have woken from their early-season slumber and with the arrival of Shanahan back to the playing roster in two more games the team may finally be a team to reckon with. The fans in the Voodoo game tried to resort to their "Black Magic" ways of distracting the visiting team by throwing drinks in the visiting team's box but these brash acts were ignored as the Huskies brushed aside the act and concentrated on the game. But Shaun Driver put out a warning to all teams, "This isn't exactly the friendliest place in the league but the Voodoo are by no means invincible." (Shaun Driver, signature) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 09:37:31 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL: Raptors Press Release Oakville- "It was bound to happen sometime," coach Matthew Pitt said. The Raptors lost last night 7-4 over the Hitmen and coach Pitt had this to say: "We are really feeling the hurt with Primeau not in the line-up. We are missing that element of toughness on that line. Alexander Mogilny however played a great game and got a goal late in the third but it was hardly enough. It's only one game though, we have 70 some odd games left. Lacher had another good night but I think I am going to have to put Rhodes in net for tonight's game versus the Goalpost. The Goalpost as you remember is the team we got Mogilny from so it should be a good match. I also have to say, Joe Sacco had a great game last night scoring his first two, so we, I think, have proven we have a better team behind Mogilny and Bure, and hopefully, if we can pull off a deal to get some toughness on our team we should do OK." RAPTORS THREE STARS OF THE GAME FIRST STAR - JOE SACCO SECOND STAR - JESSE BELANGER THIRD STAR - BLAINE LACHER (Matthew Pitt, signature) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 12:07:00 -0330 (NST) Subject: Re: WHL: GRUNTS NOT HAPPY!!! COACH DAVE TIGER WILLIAMS POUNDED BRENT GRIEVE IN THE DRESSING ROOM AFTER TONIGHT'S GAME... Apparently it was all over the GRUNTS giving up 5 goals...despite winning the game to go 3-0. "Coach wasn't too happy with our play tonight," said Grieve, "I just hope it is somebody else's turn next time!" Osgood will be getting one more start and Kolzig has been warned to get ready for the next game after that! Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 16:24:46 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Wolfpack: Kevin Wortman Dan Keczmer Janne Laukkanen Damian Rhodes Future Considerations To the Raptors: Mike Ricci Oleg Petrov Andy Moog Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 15:06:52 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL: Raptors Press Release Oakville- In hopes to shake up their roster, the Raptors have pulled up a deal which would send Janne Laukkanen, Kevin Wortman, Dan Keczmer, Damian Rhodes and Future Considerations which will be Thomas Steen when Primeau comes back, to the Raleigh Wolfpack for Mike Ricci, Oleg Petrov and goaltender Andy Moog. "This deal will get us another quality center and right winger and a goaltender whom will also help out rookie goalie Blaine Lacher. We felt like we were too young in net. Rhodes isn't exactly young but he was young experience wise," GM Pitt said. So when Primeau comes back they will look like a good squad. (Matt Pitt, signature) Date: Thu, 14 Dec 1995 21:55:17 +0100 Subject: WHL: Monarchs-News Three in a row, but Larsson warns for the next game. (Minneapolis-AL) Minneapolis Monarchs have won their three first games and are playing like Kings on the ice. GM Larsson said this about the wonderful start: "Cool down. We have met the Drizzle three times and won all. That doesn't mean we are so good, it could be the Drizzle that is really bad. But sure, we have played a great hockey and the players are working hard, so it looks great." Larsson then paused and continued: "Next game here in the Kingdome against the Mallrats will be a hard one. They have a very good team so we have to play damn good. Just hope the crowd will support us so fanatic that they have done these three first home games." Larsson was asked about Renberg: "Mikael Renberg is good, but Ulf Dahlen has showed us all that he is the best Swede in the WHL." Headcoach Kent Nilsson said to the press this morning that he would make many changes in the team before next game: "I'll change some major things in the roster and lines. I think that will make us even more powerful and bring some real Magic to the Kingdome this evening." -This is George Stevenson, for the Chronicle Date: Fri, 15 Dec 1995 11:11:16 -0700 (MST) Subject: Voodoo Noos Well the season has begun and the Voodoo are off to a good start. Despite allegations of fans throwing pop at the Huskies bench Pat Quinn says he is happy with the fans support in the Basement. The pop throwing incident occured after a small child asked Shanahan for an autograph during warmup. He told the kid to "take a fucking powder." Then another fan threw his pop at Shanahan and that is all that really happened. The basement is a top notch facility so I don't know what Shaun Driver of the Huskies is talking about. Darren Kinnaird added that he feels the Huskies are a bunch of chicken shit cheap shot artists and that if Shanahan were a real man he could take a hit. It wasn't from behind, it was Shanahan's fault as he turned when Momesso lined him up. I can't wait until we lace em up against the Huskies again. That's all from Vancouver. (Darren Kinnaird, signature) *****GAME 4 RESULTS***** Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:47:42 -0500 (EST) Subject: Rumors from the Mall Rumor has it that coach Ardis is not in favor with starting goaltender Trevor Kidd. He is on the trading block for another goaltender and a solid defenseman. Off to a 2-2 start, giving up an average of almost 4 goals a game, expect a shake up early in the season. -Albany Press Date: Sat, 16 Dec 1995 14:51:12 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL: Raptors Press Release Oakville- Andy Moog stopped 29 shots and allowed only 2 goals as the Raptors win another game. Also, Joe Sacco scored his 3rd goal in 2 games, Alexander Mogilny keeps rolling along getting a goal and an assist meaning that he has a 4 game scoring streak going. Pavel Bure seems to be adjusting to the glitz and glamour of Oakville as he also had a goal and an assist. The Raptors are still 2 points behind the undefeated Icetasy but are playing very well. "We lost that one bad game, but with Mike Ricci at center now, he should replace Primeau very well until he comes back." When asked if Andy Moog would still play Matthew said that he will because he likes going with the hot goalie. "Last night it looked like he was back to his old self, but we'll have to see. Our defensive core played another excellent game, assisting in 3 of the five goals. It was also funny to see Nicklas Lidstrom score 2!" Nicklas as you know was traded in order to get Mogilny. "It was also funny to see that fight between Frank Kucera and Teppo Numminen of the Goalpost. It's usually the other Frank (Musil) who fights. RAPTORS THREE STARS OF THE GAME FIRST STAR - Andy Moog SECOND STAR - Alexander Mogilny THIRD STAR - Pavel Bure (Matthew pitt, signature) *****GAME 5 RESULTS***** Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 14:57:34 +0000 Subject: WHL: Sparrows News In an attemp to shake his troops, GM Michael Hebert just announced that head coach Michel Goulet is fired. In the press conference, Hebert indicated that goalies' coach Steve Penney will coach the team until a suitable replacement is found. Will this ground- shaking decision be enough to put the team back on the road to victory? Only time will tell... Luc G‚linas for Sports 30. Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 23:38:49 +0100 Subject: WHL: Players on trading-block Monarchs News ------------- After today's practice, the assistant captain Dave Andreychuk made a statement. He said that he wants to leave the club ASAP. "It's just not my type of hockey that Kent Nilsson is playing. I have talked to GM Larsson and he understands my situation." GM Larsson left this message to the assistant coach, Vladimir Krutov, who read it to the media: "Dave Andreychuk will stay with the Monarchs for now. But I'll listen to any offer that give me an equal LW'er." Then Krutov himself as usually added: "especially Larionov, Makarov, and Fetisov are welcome to play hockey in Minneapolis," but somehow the press didn't pay attention to what Krutov was saying. -George Stevenson for the Herald, on the Monarchs practice Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 19:20:05 -0500 (EST) Subject: WHL Raptors Press Release Oakville- Raptors roll along again last night with their first shut out of the season beating the Sparrows 4-0. Mike Ricci led the way with 3 assists and goaltender Andy Moog stopped 26 shots on his way to his first shut out. "These two guys have played so well, another great transaction by me," said non-modest GM/Coach Matthew Pitt. But yes this team is doing so good now, with a 4-1-0 record and one point behind the unbeaten Icetasy. Joe Sacco once again showed his scoring talent scoring his 4th of the season. Also Pavel Bure seems to be adjusting to the glitz of Oakville. For tonight's game, the Raptors will stay with Andy Moog but Coach Pitt was hesitant, sure he is a hot goalie, but how long can he last? All together, this team is playing above expectations with their lackluster defence but all four goals had a defenceman in the points. RAPTORS THREE STARS FIRST STAR - Andy Moog SECOND STAR - Mike Ricci THIRD STAR - Pavel Bure (Matthew Pitt, signature) Date: Mon, 18 Dec 1995 17:29:05 -0800 Subject: WHL: Drizzle News Dateline - Vancouver A frustrated Drizzle Coach/GM Dave Shumka walked into his team's dressing room and went on a rampage. He threw water bottles, broke a reporter's camera, and smashed a priceless Ming vase that just happened to be in the dressing room. He then pulled out a machine gun and shot defenseman Bob Rouse in the face 12 times. "We need to get rid of some of you idiot players," said Coach Shumka. "Aaaahhh, my face. Somebody call an ambulance," said Bob Rouse. The players were relieved when the Coach finally left. Minutes later, Shumka drove through the wall of the dressing room in a monster truck killing four children who were getting autographs. He also smashed another vase and chushed Bob Rouse's lung. A gasping Bob Rouse later said, "For the love of God, somebody call an ambulance." Ed Belfour and Roman Oksiuta are apparently on the trading block. Bob Rouse may miss a game or two. Dave Akmuhs Vancouver *****GAME 6 RESULTS***** Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:35:56 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Drizzle: Ron Hextall Todd Gill John MacLean To the Mustangs: Ed Belfour Roman Oksiuta Philippe Boucher Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." Date: Tue, 19 Dec 1995 16:37:32 -0700 (MST) Subject: WHL: Vikings News The Edmonton Vikings defeated the Vancouver Voodoo 5-3 last night to win their 5th game of the year. At 5-1-0 and on a 5 game winning streak the Vikings have looked good early this season. Alexei Zhamnov has been filling the net consistently and backliners Eric Desjardins and Steve Chiasson have been chipping points regularly. Team captain Brent Sutter had this to say: "Of course we're happy with our start but it is still a very long road we have to travel to get where we want. Smart, consistent hockey is our means to victory and if we remain true to the gameplan hopefully things will continue to go our way." GM/coach Lee McEwen: "There is still a lot we have to work on. Our penalty killing is terrible and we are the most penalized team in the league. Those two combinations are going to lose us a few games all on their own. We need some scoring from our 3rd and 4th lines, I mean over 50% of our scoring is coming from the big guns, if the other boys chip in here and there it just makes everyone's job that much easier. On the plus side 3 short handed goals in 6 games is nice, it does take some of the sting away from our brutal penalty killing. Hopefully though the boys can continue to play at the level that they are capable of." So as the first week in Viking history comes to a close the future looks very bright indeed. *****GAME 7 RESULTS***** Date: Wed, 20 Dec 1995 15:29:35 -0900 Subject: WHL: Rapids on the rise! WHITEHORSE STAR - DEC 19 1995 ***************************** After a disappointing 0-3 start, and a wicked road swing to kick off the new season, the Whitehorse Rapids have won 4 in a row to secure sole posession of second place in the Smythe at 4-3. Heavily ridiculed Jim Carey, has played with fire in leading the Rapids, and Captain Theo Fleury has notched 6 goals in 7 games. Assistant Captain Chris Pronger is rumored to being shopped around the league for a scoring RW to replace Igor Korolev, who has played awful. Coach Bossy is happy with the team's turnaround, but has stated that the team is one of the best offensively in the league, and that they haven't really showed that on the ice yet. /********************************\ * David Jensen Yukon Canada * * ````````````````````````` * * * \********************************/ *****GAME 8 RESULTS***** Date: Fri, 22 Dec 1995 00:01:36 -0330 (NST) Subject: WHL: Trade Confirmation To the Icetasy: Alexei Yashin Petr Klima To the Blizzard: Steven Finn John Rohloff Marius Czerkawski Kevin Nash WHL Commissioner "Now That's Hockey..." *****GAME 9 RESULTS***** Date: Fri, 22 Dec 1995 14:38:18 +0000 Subject: WHL: Sparrows News Sparrows GM Mike Hebert just announced that the new Coach of his team will be former Buffalo Sabres Star Gilbert Perreault. After a disastrous start, GM Hebert is confident that the Sparrows will do better soon under Perreault. "For now all we want is to win a few games," he said. The Sparrows mave have to deal for an offensive RW soon, being very weak offensively. Luc Gelinas for Sports 30. *****GAME 10 RESULTS***** Date: Sun, 31 Dec 1995 00:00:03 +0100 Subject: WHL PR: Press Release-Monarchs -HELP, NOBODY WANTS ME..... (Minneapolis-AP) Monarchs 3rd round selection, assistant captain and superstar LW'er, Dave Andreychuk talked to the Herald today. "Help, no team wants me....." cried Andreychuk and continued "I would do anything to get away from Minnesota and this European management. The Headcoach, Kent Nilsson wants to play such technical hockey and I just can't control the puck, ehhuh. Pleaseeee, take me away from Larsson's gang. They are too good for me, I can't keep up with Dahlen, Titov and Francis, ehuhue..." Then Andreychuk ran away from us, because he had an appointment at the "Goalscoring-Doctor." The Owner/GM of the Monarchs, Andreas Larsson, had this to say about the Andreychuk statement: "He's so right. No team wants him. It was close that he had been traded to the Grunts, but in the end they pulled out. Andreychuk is available for trading, and till he is gone, he will be sitting in the press box and crying." Larsson paused an then explained again: "I can't keep Andreychuk anymore. The fans almost hate him. We have a good team, second in the division after the unbeatable team, the Bangers. And the fans love us, but they don't want to see Andreychuk on the ice, if he's not doing what he is supposed to. So, Andreychuk is history in the Kingdome. I just feel sad that a great player like Dave has to sit in the press box, the rest of the season." Coach "Magic-Man" Nilsson said: "I don't understand the guy. Why doesn't he do what I tell him? He is lazy, don't practice and drink too much, ummm he's so like Vladimir Krutov!!! Hmm, he will never play when I'm headcoach in Monarchs, as God is my witness." Assistant Coach, Krutov, then showed up with a bag of Vodka and Champagne, and explained that he's having a New Year's party for the team. Then GM Larsson, Headcoach Nilsson, Assistant Coach Krutov, tactical advisor McEwen and all the others in the Monarchs organization wished every owner, GM, and Coach of the WHL a HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!! Larsson finished with: "I promise, we will beat the Bangers sometime..." -George Stevenson, for the Herald.