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Summary: This file is a semi-monthly compilation of items of interest to
  the readers of the rec.sport.hockey newsgroup.  Part 1 covers the
  National Hockey League and its affiliated minor leagues.  Part 2 deals
  with other leagues, information by e-mail and frequently asked
  questions.
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rec.sport.hockey answers to Frequently Asked Questions and other news:
Part 1 of 2

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Contents of Part 1:

News and information on the following leagues:
1. National Hockey League
  - News & Scores
  - Notable team news (transactions and announcements)
  - Schedule
  - Draft news
  - League news
  - Television
  - Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks
  - New NHL Rules
2. American Hockey League
3. International Hockey League
4. East Coast Hockey League
News and information on other leagues, as well as answers to frequently
asked questions and information available via e-mail are included in Part
2.

New information will be preceded by two asterisks (**).

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  1. National Hockey League (NHL)

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- News & Scores

  SPIKE (Bryan K. Strouse) <[e-mail]> posts weekday news and
box scores (Sunday through Thursday). John P. Curcio
<[e-mail]> posts weekend news and box scores. Both maintain
e-mail lists for faster delivery.

  For detailed information concerning a team (particularly where to get
tickets and merchandise, where to watch games in town, etc.), send e-mail
to the net contact(s) for the team. Net contacts post team news as they
see/hear/read it.

  The following teams have mailing lists. See Part 2 for addresses:
Boston, Buffalo, Los Angeles, Montreal, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, St.
Louis, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Washington.

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- Notable team news (transactions and announcements)

 Note that this information is culled from press releases and posts.  It
is updated twice monthly and only information currently under discussion
or of continuing importance or interest will be listed for more than two
postings.

Anaheim Mighty Ducks              Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 93-94   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  Did not play
Contact: Kris Myers <[e-mail]>

  The Mighty Ducks of Anaheim have selected burgundy, teal, silver and
white as their colors. The Mighty Ducks' home game jerseys will be
predominantly white and the road uniforms chiefly burgundy. The crest will
contain a white facemask shaped to fit a duck, with crossed yellow hockey
sticks centered over the mask.

Boston Bruins                     Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 24-25   Stanley Cups:  5   Last Cup: 71-72
Last season:  1st in Adams Division, 2nd overall (51-26-7)
              Eliminated by Buffalo in Division Semi-Finals
Contact: Bri Farenell <[e-mail]>

  Ground was broken in Boston April 28 for the New Boston Garden. Most of
the parties involved in the long negotiations to get the new Garden off
the ground were on hand for the ceremonies at in north Boston near the
famed original Boston Garden. The new, 19-thousand seat home for the
Bruins and Celtics will replace the aging Garden which was built in 1928.
The 160-Million-dollar facility is expected to be ready for use by the
fall of 1995.
**
  Sent defenseman Gord Murphy to Dallas for future considerations.
**
  Acquired goaltender Jon Casey from Dallas for goaltender Andy Moog,
completing the June 20 trade between the teams in which the Bruins sent
defenseman Gord Murphy to the Stars.

Buffalo Sabres                    Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone:  [phone]-PUCK (1-800-333-7825)
First Season: 70-71   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  4th in Adams Division, 15th overall (38-36-10)
              Eliminated by Montreal in Division Final
Contact: Jeff Horvath <[e-mail]>

  The Buffalo Sabres say right wing Alexander Mogilny is expected to make
a full recovery from ankle surgery performed Monday, May 10. Mogilny
needed surgery to hold torn ligaments and his ankle in place and operating
surgeon Marvin Tile said the healing period would be from 8 to 12 weeks.
**
  Agreed to terms with forward Bob Sweeney, left wing Jason Dawe,
defenseman David Cooper and goaltender Markus Ketterer.

Calgary Flames                    Pacific Division, Western Conference
Formerly Atlanta Flames (72/73-79/80)
First Season: 80-81   Stanley Cups:  1   Last Cup: 88-89
Last season:  2nd in Smythe Division, 9th overall (43-30-11)
              Eliminated by Los Angeles in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Alan Caldwell <[e-mail]>

**
  Sent right wing Sergei Makarov to Hartford for future considerations.
**
  Traded right wing Craig Berube to Washington for fifth-round pick in
1993 draft.

Chicago Blackhawks                Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 26-27   Stanley Cups:  3   Last Cup:  60-61
Last season:  1st in Norris Division, 3rd overall (47-25-12)
              Eliminated by St. Louis in Division Semi-Final
Contact: John Scholvin <[e-mail]>

  The $175 million, privately financed United Center, scheduled to open in
August 1994, will be home to the NBA's Chicago Bulls and NHL's Chicago
Blackhawks. The stadium is owned by entities controlled by the two teams.
The owners apparently still have not made a decision on whether the old
Chicago Stadium will be razed for parking space once the new facility,
located directly across the street, opens.
**
  Traded goaltender Jimmy Waite to San Jose for future considerations.
**
  Signed free agent goaltenders Chris Rogles and Christian Soucy.

Dallas Stars                      Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Minnesota North Stars (67/68-92/93)
Cleveland Barons were merged with Minnesota for the 1978/79 season.
First Season: 93-94   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  5th in Norris Division, 18th overall (36-38-10)
Contact: Mitch McGowan <[e-mail]>

  The Dallas City Council has approved an agreement with the Minnesota
North Stars that will bring the NHL club to Reunion Arena next season.
**
  Acquired defenseman Gord Murphy from Boston for future considerations.
**
  Sent left wing Gaetan Duchesne to San Jose for sixth-round 1993 draft
pick.
**
  Acquired defenseman Paul Cavallini from Washington for future
considerations.
**
  Sent defenseman Enrico Ciccone to Washington as the future
considerations to complete the trade that brought defenseman Paul
Cavallini to the Stars.
**
  Sent goaltender Jon Casey to Boston for goaltender Andy Moog, completing
the June 20 trade between the teams in which the Bruins sent defenseman
Gord Murphy to the Stars.
**
  Acquired center Dean Evason from San Jose for sixth-round pick in 1993
draft acquired from San Jose in Gaetan Duchesne trade.

Detroit Red Wings                 Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Detroit Cougars (26/27-29/30) -> Detroit Falcons (30/31-32/33)
First Season: 33-34   Stanley Cups:  7   Last Cup: 54-55
Last season:  2nd in Norris Division, 5th overall (47-28-9)
              Eliminated by Toronto in Division Semi-Final
Contact: Scott Glenn <[e-mail]>

  Sent defenseman Brad McCrimmon to Hartford for a sixth round draft pick.
  Traded left wing Paul Ysebaert to Winnipeg for prospect Aaron Ward, a
fourth-round draft pick and future considerations.
**
  Named Scotty Bowman head coach.
**
  Sent right wing Jim Cummins and the return of their fourth round pick in
the 1993 draft to Philadelphia for the rights to center Greg Johnson and
future considerations.

Edmonton Oilers                   Pacific Division, Western Conference
Formerly Alberta Oilers (WHA) (72/73) -> Edmonton Oilers (WHA) (72/73-
78/79)
First Season: 79-80   Stanley Cups:  5   Last Cup: 89-90
Last season:  5th in Smythe Division, 20th overall (26-50-8)
Contact: Andrew Scott <[e-mail]>

**
  Signed right wing Juha Riihijarvi to a 2-year contract.
**
  Traded right wing Petr Klima to Tampa Bay for future considerations.
**
  Traded left wing Martin Gelinas and a sixth-round draft choice to Quebec
for left wing Scott Pearson.
**
  Edmonton Northlands has put the Oilers' deal on ice. The board met for
three hours Wednesday, June 23, and after the meeting it said all deals
are off, unless it can be guaranteed an estimated three Million dollars a
year under a new agreement. The board also wants a guarantee that the team
will remain in the city for 20 years. Northlands says as of Thurday, June
24, business with the Oilers will resume under the existing Coliseum
agreement. Oilers' owner Peter Pocklington has set a one week deadline to
reach another compromise.

Florida Panthers                  Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 93-94   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  Did not play
Contact: Rolland Crunk <[e-mail]>

  Named Roger Neilson head coach.
**
  Named Craig Ramsey assistant coach.

Hartford Whalers                  Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Formerly New England Whalers (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  5th in Adams Division, 21st overall (26-52-6)

  Obtained defenseman Brad McCrimmon from Detroit for a sixth round draft
pick.
**
  Acquired right wing Sergei Makarov from Calgary for future
considerations.
**
  Traded second and third-round picks in 1993 draft to San Jose in return
for swapping first-round picks in 1993 draft.

Los Angeles Kings                 Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  3rd in Smythe Division, 11th overall (39-35-10)
              Eliminated by Montreal in Stanley Cup Finals
Contact: Stan Willis <[e-mail]>

**
  Extended contract of head coach Barry Melrose for one year through 1996-
1997 season.
**
  Signed assistant coach Cap Raeder to three-year contract.
**
  Sent center Corey Millen to New Jersey for fifth-round pick in 1993
draft.

Montreal Canadiens                Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
**
First Season: 17-18   Stanley Cups: 24   Last Cup: 92-93
Last season:  3rd in Adams Division, 6th overall (48-30-6)
              Stanley Cup Champions

**
  The new Montreal Forum is expected to open in 1995.
**
  Traded defenseman Donald Dufresne to Tampa Bay to complete March 20
trade that brought Rob Ramage to Montreal.

New Jersey Devils                 Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
Formerly Kansas City Scouts (74/75-75/76) -> Colorado Rockies (76/77-
81/82)
First Season: 82-83   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  4th in Patrick Division, 12th overall (40-37-7)
              Eliminated by Pittsburgh in Division Semi-Final

  Herb Brooks, who coached the United States to a gold medal in the 1980
Olympics, has quit as coach of the New Jersey Devils.
**
  Signed defensemen Cale Hulse and Geordie Kinnear.
**
  Sent goaltender Craig Billington, left wing Troy Mallette and a fourth-
round 1993 draft pick to Ottawa for goaltender Peter Sidorkiewicz and
future considerations.
**
  Announced that they will not offer a contract to center Peter Stastny,
making him an unrestricted free agent.
**
  Named Robbie Ftorek coach of their Albany farm club in the American
Hockey League.
**
  Acquired center Corey Millen from Los Angeles for fifth-round pick in
1993 draft.
**
  Acquired left wing Mike Peluso from Ottawa to complete trade that sent
goaltender Craig Billington, left wing Troy Mallette and a fourth-round
pick to Ottawa in exchange for goaltender Peter Sidorkiewicz and future
considerations.
**
  Named Jacques Lemaire head coach and signed him to 2-year contract.

New York Islanders                Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 72-73   Stanley Cups:  4   Last Cup: 82-83
Last season:  3rd in Patrick Division, 13th overall (40-37-7)
              Eliminated by Montreal in Conference Final
Contact: Mark Anania <[e-mail]>

**
  Acquired goaltender Ron Hextall from Quebec for goaltender Mark
Fitzpatrick and an exchange of the team's first-round draft choices.
**
  Sent defenseman Jeff Norton to San Jose for conditional 1994 draft pick.

New York Rangers                  Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 26-27   Stanley Cups:  3   Last Cup: 39-40
Last season:  6th in Patrick Division, 19th overall (34-39-11)

  The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers will play a two-game
exhibition series in London in September. The games will be played at
London's Wembley Arena September 11th and 12th and will be worth $50,000
in prize money in American dollars.
**
  Sent goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck to Vancouver for future
considerations.
**
  Named Colin Campbell associate coach.
**
  Received defenseman Doug Lidster from Vancouver as the future
considerations to complete the trade that sent goaltender John
Vanbiesbrouck.
**
  Acquired goaltender Glenn Healy from the Tampa Bay Lightning, who
claimed Healy in the expansion draft from Anaheim, in exchange for a third
round pick.

Ottawa Senators                   Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 92-93   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  6th in Adams Division, 24th overall (10-70-4)
Note: This franchise is the second NHL team to bear that name. Ottawa
Senators (first franchise) (17/18-30/31, 32/33-33/34) (7 cups) -> St.
Louis Eagles (34/35)
Contact: Scott Simpson <[e-mail]>
**
         Jean-Henri Duteau <[e-mail]>

  The Ottawa Senators received the go-ahead to build the 18,500-seat
Palladium on the proposed location in nearby Kanata, Ont.  The projected
cost is C$150 million. Construction will be postponed until the 1995-96
season, one year behind schedule.
**
  Acquired goaltender Craig Billington, left wing Troy Mallette and a
fourth-round 1993 draft pick from New Jersey for goaltender Peter
Sidorkiewicz and future considerations.
**
  Alexandre Daigle, the No. 1 pick in the Entry Draft, has agreed to terms
with the Ottawa Senators on a contract. The deal is said to be worth $12
million over six years, though terms were not officially disclosed.
**
  Signed defenseman Hank Lammens.
**
  Selected defenseman Dennis Vial from Anaheim roster in expansion draft.
**
  Traded left wing Mike Peluso to New Jersey to complete trade that sent
goaltender Craig Billington, left wing Troy Mallette and a fourth-round
pick to Ottawa in exchange for goaltender Peter Sidorkiewicz and future
considerations.

Philadelphia Flyers               Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68   Stanley Cups:  2   Last Cup: 74-75
Last season:  5th in Patrick Division, 17th overall (36-37-11)
Contact: Pete Clark <[e-mail]>

  The opening date of Spectrum II has been pushed back to fall 1995.
Formal groundbreaking has been postponed indefinitely.
  Named Winnipeg Jets assistant coach Terry Simpson as the team's new head
coach. Simpson replaces Bill Dineen, who was hired as the Flyers coach
Dec. 4, 1991, and led the team to a 60-60-20 record in 1-1/2 seasons.
Dineen will stay on as a scout for the Flyers.
  Named Craig Hartsburg and Mike Eaves assistant coaches.
  Traded goaltender Stephane Beauregard to Winnipeg for third round pick
in 1993 and fifth-round selection in 1994.
**
  Acquired right wing Jim Cummins and the return of their fourth round
pick in the 1993 draft from Detroit for the rights to center Greg Johnson
and future considerations.

Pittsburgh Penguins               Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 67-68   Stanley Cups:  2   Last Cup: 91-92
Last season:  1st in Patrick Division, 1st overall (56-21-7)
              Eliminated by New York Islanders in Division Final
Contact: Lori Iannamico <[e-mail]>
         Thomas Sullivan <[e-mail]>

  Scotty Bowman, the winningest coach in NHL history, will not return to
coach the Pittsburgh Penguins next season, General Manager Craig Patrick
said Friday, May 28.
**
  Named former coach and general manager Eddie Johnston as their head
coach and former Penguins and New York Islanders star center Bryan
Trottier as an assistant coach. Trottier said he would like to serve as a
player-assistant coach, but Penguins General Manager Craig Patrick said
Trottier's playing status has not been finalized.

Quebec Nordiques                  Northeast Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone:  [phone]
Formerly Quebec Nordiques (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  2nd in Adams Division, 4th overall (47-27-10)
              Eliminated by Montreal in Division Semi-Final
**
Contact: Daniel E Comeau <[e-mail]>

**
  Acquired left wing Martin Gelinas and a sixth-round draft choice from
Edmonton for left wing Scott Pearson.
**
  Sent goaltender Ron Hextall to the New York Islanders for goaltender
Mark Fitzpatrick and an exchange of the team's first-round draft choices.
**
  Sent left wing Mike Hough to Washington for right wing Paul MacDermid
and center Reggie Savage.

St. Louis Blues                   Central Division, Western Conference
First Season: 67-68   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  4th in Norris Division, 16th overall (37-36-11)
              Eliminated by Toronto in Division Final
Contact: Joseph Ashkar <[e-mail]>

**
  Relieved Harold Snepsts of his assistant coaching duties.
**
  Named Paul MacLean head coach of Peoria of International Hockey League.
**
  Named Ted Sator assistant coach.

San Jose Sharks                   Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 91-92   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  6th in Smythe Division, 23rd overall (11-71-2)
Contact: Nelson Lu <[e-mail]>

  The San Jose Sharks announced that ticket prices will increase by about
30% for the 1993-94 season when they move from the Cow Palace into a new
$155-million arena in San Jose.
**
  Named Kevin Constantine head coach.
**
  Acquired goaltender Jimmy Waite from Chicago for future considerations.
**
  Acquired left wing Dave Capuano from Tampa Bay for defenseman Peter
Ahola.
**
  Acquired defenseman Jeff Norton from New York Islanders for conditional
1994 draft pick.
**
  Acquired left wing Gaetan Duchesne from Dallas Stars for sixth-round
1993 draft pick.
**
  Agreed to terms with free agent left wing Lee J. Leslie.
**
  Sent center Dean Evason to Dallas for sixth-round pick in 1993 draft
sent to Dallas in Gaetan Duchesne trade.
**
  Acquired second and third-round picks in 1993 draft from Hartford in
return for swapping first-round picks in 1993 draft.

Tampa Bay Lightning               Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
Telephone:  [phone]
First Season: 92-93   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  6th in Norris Division, 22nd overall (23-54-7)
Contact: Tom Wilson <[e-mail]>

**
  Acquired right wing Petr Klima from Edmonton for future considerations.
**
  Acquired defenseman Donald Dufresne from Montreal to complete a March 20
trade that brought Rob Ramage to Montreal.
**
  Sent left wing Dave Capuano to San Jose for defenseman Peter Ahola.
**
  Sent goaltender Glenn Healy, who was claimed in the expansion draft from
Anaheim, to the New York Rangers in exchange for a third round pick.
**
  Selected goaltender Daren Puppa from Florida roster in expansion draft.

Toronto Maple Leafs               Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Toronto Arenas (17/18-18/19) (1 Cup) -> Toronto St. Patricks
(19/20-25/26) (1 Cup)
First Season: 26-27   Stanley Cups: 11   Last Cup:  66-67
Last season:  3rd in Norris Division, 8th overall (44-29-11)
              Eliminated by Los Angeles in Conference Final
Contact: Darryl Gamble <[e-mail]>

  The Toronto Maple Leafs and New York Rangers will play a two-game
exhibition series in London in September. The games will be played at
London's Wembley Arena September 11th and 12th and will be worth $50,000
in prize money in American dollars.

Vancouver Canucks                 Pacific Division, Western Conference
First Season: 70-71   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  1st in Smythe Division, 7th overall (46-29-9)
              Eliminated by Los Angeles in Division Final
Contact: Alan Chim <[e-mail]>
**
         Bill Boora <[e-mail]>

  The Vancouver Canucks have cleared the last hurdle in their effort to
build a new stadium. Vancouver council has given the green light for the
100 million dollar complex. It will seat 20 thousand people and will have
an adjoining office tower. It will be built between the viaducts near B.C.
Place in Vancouver. Site preparation will begin this summer, with a
completion date of Fall 1995.
**
  Acquired goaltender John Vanbiesbrouck from the New York Rangers for
future considerations.
**
  Sent defenseman Doug Lidster to the New York Rangers as the future
considerations to complete the trade that sent goaltender John
Vanbiesbrouck.

Washington Capitals               Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference
First Season: 74-75   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  2nd in Patrick Division, 10th overall (43-34-7)
              Eliminated by New York Islanders in Division Semi-Final
Contact: David Lu <[e-mail]>

  Center Dale Hunter will remain suspended through the team's first 21
games of the 1993-94 season, it was announced Tuesday, May 4, by
Commissioner Gary Bettman. Hunter will be suspended throughout the entire
preseason and the first quarter of the regular season. He will be eligible
to practice without pay two weeks prior to his reinstatement and will lose
approximately $150,000 in salary. The Capitals also have been fined
$150,000 in what Bettman called ``the most stringent penalty in National
Hockey League history.''
**
  Traded defenseman Paul Cavallini to Dallas for future considerations.
**
  Acquired left wing Mike Hough from Quebec for right wing Paul MacDermid
and center Reggie Savage.
**
  Acquired defenseman Enrico Ciccone from Dallas as the future
considerations to complete the trade that sent defenseman Paul Cavallini
to the Stars.
**
  Acquired right wing Craig Berube from Calgary for fifth-round pick in
1993 draft.
**
  Released defenseman Rod Langway.

Winnipeg Jets                     Central Division, Western Conference
Formerly Winnipeg Jets (WHA) (72/73-78/79)
First Season: 79-80   Stanley Cups:  0
Last season:  4th in Smythe Division, 14th overall (40-37-7)
              Eliminated by Vancouver in Division Semi-Final
Contact: <[e-mail]>
**
         Jean-Henri Duteau <[e-mail]>

  Acquired left wing Paul Ysebaert from Detroit for prospect Aaron Ward, a
fourth-round draft pick and future considerations.
  Acquired goaltender Stephane Beauregard from Philadelphia for third-
round pick in 1993 and fifth-round selection in 1994.

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- Schedule

  Eastern Conference teams will play five games against each of six
divisional opponents (30); four games against each of the seven teams in
the conference's other division (28) and two games against each of the 12
Western Conference members (24).

Western Conference teams will play six games against each of five
divisional opponents (30); four games against each of the six teams in the
conference's other division (24) and two games against each of the 14
Eastern Conference clubs (28).

  Playoffs: The system will be conference-based, with the No. 1 team
meeting the No. 8 team in the first round, No. 2 vs. No. 7, No. 3 vs. No.
6 and No. 4 vs. No. 5. Matchups will be based on overall points with the
four division champions being placed in the first- or second-place seeds
in each conference and being assured of home-ice in the first two playoff
rounds. All series will be best of seven (2-2-1-1-1 rotation) except
matchups between Central and Pacific teams.  Those series will rotate 2-3-
2 to reduce travel.  In those cases, the team with the most regular-season
points will choose whether to start the series at home or away.

  Valerie Hammerl <[e-mail]> will post this year's version
of nhl.c, a schedule program for NHL games.  For example, users can find
out the games played on a certain date or find out the next ten games
played by team x. A copy can be obtained by e-mailing
<[e-mail]>.

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- Draft news:

**
  National Hockey League Expansion Draft at Quebec City, Canada
  (Overall selection by position in parentheses)

Florida Panthers:
Goaltenders: John Vanbiesbrouck, Vancouver (1), Mark Fitzpatrick, Quebec
(4), Darren Puppa, Toronto (5).
Defensemen: Milan Tichy, Chicago (1), Paul Laus, Pittsburgh (4), Joe
Cirella, N.Y. Rangers (6), Alexander Godynyuk, Calgary (7), Gord Murphy,
Dallas (9), Steve Bancroft, Winnipeg (12), Stephane Richer, Boston (14),
Gord Hynes, Philadelphia (15).
Forwards: Tom Fitzgerald, N.Y. Islanders (2), Jesse Belanger, Montreal
(3), Scott Levins, Winnipeg (5), Scott Mellanby, Edmonton (8), Brian
Skrudland, Calgary (10), Mike Hough, Washington (11), Dave Lowry, St.
Louis (13), Bill Lindsay, Quebec (16), Andre Lomakin, Philadelphia (18),
Randy Gilhen, Tampa Bay (19),Doug Barrault, Dallas (21), Marc Labelle,
Ottawa (24), Pete Stauber, Detroit (26).

Anaheim Mighty Ducks
Goaltenders: Guy Hebert, St. Louis (2), Glenn Healy, N.Y. Islanders (3),
Ron Tugnutt, Edmonton (6).
Defensemen: Alexei Kasatonov, New Jersey (2), Sean Hill, Montreal (3),
Bill Houlder, Buffalo (5), Bobby Dollas, Detroit (8), Randy Ladouceur,
Hartford (10), David Williams, San Jose (11), Dennis Vial, Tampa Bay (13),
Mark Ferner, Ottawa (16).
Forwards: Steven King, N.Y. Rangers (1), Tim Sweeney, Boston (4), Troy
Loney, Pittsburgh (6), Stu Grimson, Chicago (7), Terry Yake, Hartford (9),
Jarrod Skalde, New Jersey (12), Bob Corkum, Buffalo (14), Anatoli Semenov,
Vancouver (15), Joe Sacco, Toronto (17), Lonnie Loach, Los Angeles (20),
Jim Thompson, Los Angeles (22), Trevor Halverson, Washington (23), Robin
Bawa, San Jose (25).

  The owners announced the 1994 draft will be in Hartford and the 1995
draft in Winnipeg. The 1994 draft was scheduled for Boston, but a delay in
the construction of a new arena required the draft be moved.

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- League news:

Olympics:
  The NHL announced February 26, 1993, it will not make professional
players available to compete in the 1994 Winter Olympics.

League Leadership:
  Gary Bettman is commissioner of the National Hockey League.
  Los Angeles Kings owner Bruce McNall is chairman of the NHL's Board of
Governors. The Executive Committee is McNall, Ron Corey of the Montreal
Canadiens, Mike Ilitch of the Detroit Red Wings, Peter Pocklington of the
Edmonton Oilers and Ed Snider of the Philadelphia Flyers.

-----

- Television

 Games are carried on TSN and CBC in Canada, on ESPN in the U.S.  Check
your local listings.

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- Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks

**
  1992-93 Award Winners:
Hart (most valuable): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Norris (defenseman): Chris Chelios, Chicago Blackhawks
Calder (rookie): Teemu Selanne, Winnipeg Jets
Vezina (goalie): Ed Belfour, Chicago Blackhawks
Art Ross (most points): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jack Adams (coach): Pat Burns, Toronto Maple Leafs
Frank J. Selke (defensive forward): Doug Gilmour, Toronto Maple Leafs
Lady Byng (sportsmanship): Pierre Turgeon, New York Islanders
Bill Masterton (perseverence): Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins
Jennings (lowest goals against average): Ed Belfour, Chicago Blackhawks
King Clancy Memorial (leadership and community involvement): Dave Poulin,
Boston Bruins
Lester Patrick Award (outstanding service to hockey in the United States):
Frank Boucher, Red Dutton, Bruce McNall, Gil Stein
Lester B. Pearson (outstanding player as voted by the league's players)--
Mario Lemieux, Pittsburgh Penguins

**
  1992-93 All-Stars:
First team all-stars: Mario Lemieux (center, Pittsburgh), Teemu Selanne
(right wing, Winnipeg), Luc Robitaille (left wing, Los Angeles), Ray
Bourque (defense, Boston), Chris Chelios (defense, Chicago), Ed Belfour
(goalie, Chicago)
Second team all-stars: Pat Lafontaine (center, Buffalo), Alexander Mogilny
(right wing, Buffalo), Kevin Stevens (left wing, Pittsburgh), Larry Murphy
(defenseman, Pittsburgh), Al Iafrate (Washington), Tom Barasso (goalie,
Pittsburgh)

  1992-93 All-Star Game Starters (as voted by fans):
Wales Conference: Mario Lemieux (C, Pittsburgh), Jaromir Jagr (W,
Pittsburgh), Kevin Stevens (W, Pittsburgh), Ray Bourque (D, Boston), Brian
Leetch (D, Rangers), Patrick Roy, (G, Montreal).
Campbell Conference: Steve Yzerman (C, Detroit), Brett Hull (W, St.
Louis), Pavel Bure (W, Vancouver), Chris Chelios (D, Chicago), Paul Coffey
(D, Los Angeles), Ed Belfour (G, Chicago)

  1992-93 All-Rookie Team: Felix Potvin (G, Toronto), Scott Neidermayer
(D, New Jersey), Vladamir Malakhov (D, Islanders), Joe Juneau (F, Boston),
Teemu Selanne (F, Winnipeg), Eric Lindros (F, Philadelphia)

  1993 Hall of Fame Inductees:
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Player: Billy Smith, Guy Lapointe, Steve Shutt, Edgar Laprade.
Builder: Gil Stein, Seymour Knox III, Frank Griffiths, Fred Page
Referee-Linesman: John D'Amico

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  First round of the 1993 entry draft:
  # Player (pos, team)
  1 Alexandre Daigle (C, Ottawa)
  2 Chris Pronger(D, Hartford) (pick acquired from San Jose)
  3 Chris Gratton (C, Tampa Bay)
  4 Paul Kariya (LW, Anaheim)
  5 Rob Niedermayer (C, Florida)
  6 Viktor Kozlov (RW, San Jose) (pick acquired from Hartford)
  7 Jason Arnott (C, Edmonton)
  8 Niklas Sundstrom (C, New York Rangers)
  9 Todd Harvey (C, Dallas)
 10 Jocelyn Thibault (G, Quebec) (pick acquired from Philadelphia)
 11 Brendan Witt (D, Washington) (pick acquired from St. Louis)
 12 Kenny Jonsson (D, Toronto) (pick acquired from Buffalo)
 13 Denis Pederson (C, New Jersey)
 14 Adam Deadmarsh (C, Quebec) (pick acquired from New York Islanders)
 15 Mats Lindgren (C, Winnipeg)
 16 Nick Stajduhar (D, Edmonton) (pick acquired from Los Angeles)
 17 Jason Allison (C, Washington)
 18 Jesper Mattsson (RW, Calgary)
 19 Landon Wilson (RW, Toronto)
 20 Mike Wilson (D, Vancouver)
 21 Saku Koivu (C, Montreal)
 22 Anders Eriksson (D, Detroit)
 23 Todd Bertuzzi (C, New York Islanders)
 24 Eric Lecompte (LW, Chicago)
 25 Kevyn Adams (C, Boston)
 26 Stefan Bergqvist (D, Pittsburgh)

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  2. American Hockey League (AHL)

  League contact: Rob Springall <[e-mail]>
                  Mark Anania <[e-mail]>
                  Bri Farenell <[e-mail]>

  1992-93 Calder Cup Winner:  Cape Breton Oilers

Albany                           NHL Affiliate: New Jersey
**
  Named Robbie Ftorek coach.

Adirondack Red Wings              NHL Affiliate: Detroit
  Contact: Bri Farenell <[e-mail]>
Binghamton Rangers                NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers
Cape Breton Oiler                 NHL Affiliate: Edmonton
Capital District Islanders        NHL Affiliate: Islanders/New Jersey
Cornwall Citadels                 NHL Affiliate: Quebec
  Contact: Daniel E Comeau <[e-mail]>
Fredericton Canadiens             NHL Affiliate: Montreal
Hamilton Canucks                  NHL Affiliate: Vancouver
Hershey Bears                     NHL Affiliate: Philadelphia
Moncton Hawks                     NHL Affiliate: Winnipeg
Portland Pilots                   NHL Affiliate: Washington
Prince Edward Island              NHL Affiliate: Ottawa
Providence Bruins                 NHL Affiliate: Boston
Rochester Americans               NHL Affiliate: Buffalo
Springfield Indians               NHL Affiliate: Hartford
St. John Blue Flames              NHL Affiliate: Calgary
St. John's Maple Leafs            NHL Affiliate: Toronto

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  3. International Hockey League (IHL)

  League contact: Rob Springall <[e-mail]>

  1992-93 Turner Cup Winner:  Fort Wayne Komets

Atlanta Knights                   NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay
  Contact: P. K. Templeton <[e-mail]>
Cincinnati Cyclones               Independent
  Contact: Joseph Combs <[e-mail]>
           Rob Gasser <[e-mail]>
Cleveland Lumberjacks             NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh
Fort Wayne Komets                 Independent
Indianapolis Ice                  NHL Affiliate: Chicago
  Contact: Mark J. Benvenga <[e-mail]>
Kalamazoo Wings                   NHL Affiliate: Dallas
  Contact: Mitch McGowan <[e-mail]>
**
  Named Ken Hitchcock head coach.

Kansas City Blades                NHL Affiliate: San Jose
Las Vegas
Milwaukee Admirals                Independent
  Contact: Jason Hanson <[e-mail]>
Peoria Rivermen                   NHL Affiliate: St. Louis
**
  Named Paul MacLean head coach.

Phoenix Roadrunners               NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles
Salt Lake Golden Eagles           Independent
  Contact: Roland Behunin <[e-mail]>
                          <[e-mail]>
San Diego Gulls                   Independent

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  4. East Coast Hockey League (ECHL)

  1992-93 Riley Cup Winner:  Toledo Storm

Birmingham Bulls                  NHL Affiliate: New Jersey
Charlotte Checkers
Columbus Chill                    NHL Affiliate: Chicago/Vancouver
Dayton Bombers                    NHL Affiliate: Dallas/St. Louis
Erie Panthers                     NHL Affiliate: Buffalo
Greensboro Monarchs               NHL Affiliate: Quebec
Hampton Roads Admirals            NHL Affiliate: Washington
Huntington
Johnstown Chiefs                  NHL Affiliate: Boston
Knoxville Cherokees               NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh
Louisville Icehawks               NHL Affiliate: Hartford/Tampa Bay
  Contact: Paul Heitkemper <[e-mail]>
Nashville Knights                 NHL Affiliate: San Jose
Raleigh Icecaps                   NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles/Toronto
Richmond Renegades                NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders
Roanoke Valley Rebels             NHL Affiliate: Calgary
South Carolina Stingrays
Toledo Storm                      NHL Affiliate: Detroit
  Contact: Rob Gasser <[e-mail]>
Winston-Salem Thunderbirds        NHL Affiliate: Edmonton/Montreal

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