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Archive-name: sports/hockey-faq/part1
Last-modified: 10 July 95 See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge rec.sport.hockey answers to Frequently Asked Questions and other news: Part 1 of 2 Welcome to the r.s.h. FAQ!!! Send comments, suggestions and criticisms regarding this FAQ list via e- mail to: agoddard@uoguelph.ca. Please make corrections via e-mail, indicating "r.s.h FAQ" as the subject line. Feel free to start a discussion on any previously mentioned topic (but use an appropriate subject line). Contents of Part 1: News and information on the following leagues: 1. National Hockey League - News & Scores - Schedule - Notable team news (transactions and announcements) - League news - Television - Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks 2. American Hockey League 3. International Hockey League 4. East Coast Hockey League 5. Colonial Hockey League 6. Central 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 (**). -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. National Hockey League (NHL) ----- - News & Scores SPIKE (Bryan K. Strouse) <bks@cbnewsh.cb.att.com> posts weekday news and box scores (Sunday through Thursday). 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: Anaheim, Boston, Buffalo, Calgary, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Hartford, Los Angeles, Montreal, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Quebec, St. Louis, San Jose, Tampa Bay, Vancouver, Washington. See Part 2 for list addresses. 1994-95 Final Standings Please reply with results, including playoffs to: <agoddard@uoguelph.ca> 1993-94 Final Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L T Pts GF GA z-N.Y. Rangers 52 24 8 112 299 231 x-New Jersey 47 25 12 106 306 220 x-Washington 39 35 10 88 277 263 x-N.Y.Islanders 36 36 12 84 282 264 Florida 33 34 17 83 233 233 Philadelphia 35 39 10 80 294 314 Tampa Bay 30 43 11 71 224 251 Northeast Division y-Pittsburgh 44 27 13 101 299 285 x-Boston 42 29 13 97 289 252 x-Montreal 41 29 14 96 283 248 x-Buffalo 43 32 9 95 282 218 Quebec 34 42 8 76 275 284 Hartford 27 48 9 63 227 288 Ottawa 14 61 9 37 201 397 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division W L T Pts GF GA z-Detroit 46 30 8 100 356 275 x-Toronto 43 29 12 98 280 243 x-Dallas 42 29 13 97 286 265 x-St. Louis 40 33 11 91 270 283 x-Chicago 39 36 9 87 254 240 Winnipeg 24 51 9 57 245 344 Pacific Division y-Calgary 42 29 13 97 302 256 x-Vancouver 41 40 3 85 279 276 x-San Jose 33 35 16 82 252 265 Anaheim 33 46 5 71 229 251 Los Angeles 27 45 12 66 294 322 Edmonton 25 45 14 64 261 305 x-qualified for playoffs y-won division title z-won conference title ----- - 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. NHL 1995 Schedule Format Season -- 78th Season Games -- 624 in 104 days (48 per club) Opens -- Friday, Jan. 20 Concludes -- Wednesday, May 3 Playoffs Start -- Saturday, May 6 Playoffs End -- By Saturday, July 1 Playoff Series -- Four rounds played under best-of-seven format. Eastern Conference -- Four games against each of six divisional opponents and three or four games against each of the seven teams in the other division of their conference. Western Conference -- Four or five games against each of five divisional opponents and three or four games against each of the six teams in the other division of their conference. A schedule program is available that contains the complete NHL schedule and allows you to make a variety of queries about it. You can list the schedule for given dates or teams, or list upcoming games between teams and divisions (home games, away games, or either). The complete distribution was posted to comp.sources.misc as Volume 39, Number 89. Check your closest Usenet archive site for it. It is also available from the official rec.sport.hockey FTP archive on wuarchive.wustl.edu in directory /doc/misc/sports/nhl. On-line access is available by doing "telnet culine.colorado.edu 860". This program is also available from the statsmailer at <twilson@escmail.orl.mmc.com>. Send e-mail with: Subject: statsmailer Body: REQUEST sched1.shar sched2.shar ----- - 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: 4th in Pacific Division, 20th overall (33-46-5) Contact: Bill Hart <b_hart@macsch.com> Boston Bruins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 24-25 Stanley Cups: 5 Last Cup: 71-72 Last season: 2nd in Northeast Division, 7th overall (42-29-13) Eliminated by New Jersey in Conference Semifinals Contact: Bri Farenell <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu> The Shawmut Center (19,000 seats) is expected to be ready for use by the fall of 1995. Buffalo Sabres Northeast Division, Eastern Conference Telephone: 1-800-333-PUCK (1-800-333-7825) First Season: 70-71 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 4th in Adams Division, 10th overall (43-32-9) Eliminated by New Jersey in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Jeff Horvath <jhorvath@macc.wisc.edu> Keith Drabik <v062rs39@ubvms.cc.buffalo.edu> ** Traded Alexander Mogilny (RW) and Buffalo's 5th round pick in 1995 to the Vancouver Canucks for Mike Peca (C), Mike Wilson (D) and Vancouver's first round pick in 1995 (Jay McKee (D)). The city of Buffalo has agreed to the last of its $10 million share for the $122.5 million Crossroads Arena. The stadium will likely be ready for the 1996-97 season. 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: 1st in Pacific Division, 6th overall (42-29-13) Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Alan Caldwell <alan.caldwell@t8000.cuc.ab.ca> Chicago Blackhawks Central Division, Western Conference First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 3 Last Cup: 60-61 Last season: 5th in Central Division, 13th overall (39-36-9) Eliminated by Toronto in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: John Scholvin <jscholvi@eecs.uic.edu> ** Signed Craig Hartsburg from the Guelph Storm (OHL) to a 3 year $1M contract and named him as the Hawks head coach. 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: 3rd in Central Division, 8th overall (42-29-13) Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Semifinals The Stars will not sign a lease for Reunion Arena because municipal leaders failed to live up to an agreement reached before the NHL team moved to Texas, the team president said Monday, February 27. 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: 1st in Central Division, 4th overall (46-30-8) Eliminated by San Jose in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Scott Glenn <SGLENN@cmsa.gmr.com> 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: 6th in Pacific Division, 23rd overall (25-45-14) Florida Panthers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 93-94 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Atlantic Division, 17th overall (33-34-17) Contact: Eric Seiden <darsys@pro-entropy.cts.com> Rolland Crunk <rc@hal.com> Hartford Whalers Northeast Division, Eastern Conference Formerly New England Whalers (WHA) (72/73-78/79) First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 6th in Northeast Division, 24th overall (27-48-9) Contact: Steve Gallichio <steveg@cadkey.com> <kayleigh@access.digex.net> Los Angeles Kings Pacific Division, Western Conference First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Pacific Division, 22nd overall (27-45-12) Contact: Stan Willis <willis@empire.dnet.hac.com> ** Aquired Dmitri Khristich (LW) and Bryon Dafoe (G) from the Washington Capitals for L.A.'s 1st and 4th Round picks in 1996. Montreal Canadiens Northeast Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 17-18 Stanley Cups: 24 Last Cup: 92-93 Last season: 3rd in Northeast Division, 9th overall (41-29-14) Eliminated by Boston in Conference Quarterfinals ** Acquired Stephane Quintal (D) from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for Montreal's second round pick in 1995. The new Montreal Forum is expected to open in 1995. 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: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 2nd overall (47-25-12) Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Finals New York Islanders Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 72-73 Stanley Cups: 4 Last Cup: 82-83 Last season: 4th in Atlantic Division, 15th overall (36-36-12) Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Mark Anania <ananim@rpi.edu> New York Rangers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 26-27 Stanley Cups: 4 Last Cup: 93-94 Last season: 1st in Atlantic Division, 1st overall (52-24-8) Stanley Cup Champions Contact: Matt Repasky <drepasky@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> Ottawa Senators Northeast Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 7th in Northeast Division, 26th overall (14-61-9) 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 <ssimpson@cse.dnd.ca> <am615@freenet.carleton.ca> Jean-Henri Duteau <jduteau@crow.ewd.dreo.dnd.ca> Construction on a new NHL home for the Ottawa Senators will be accelerated to allow the team into the $200-million building by January 1996. The Palladium was originally scheduled to open in the late summer of 1996 in time for the start of the 1996-97 NHL season. Philadelphia Flyers Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 74-75 Last season: 6th in Atlantic Division, 18th overall (35 39 10) Contact: Pete Clark <seth@lcuxlm.att.com> ** Traded Rob Zettler (D) to the Toronto Maple Leafs for a 5th round pick. The Spectrum has been renamed the CoreStates Spectrum and a new arena for the Flyers will also carry the bank's name. The new complex, in which the new arena will be connected to the Spectrum, will be known as the CoreStates Complex. Ground was finally broken in June of 1994 after 2-3 years of delays. They expect to be ready for the 1996-97 season. Pittsburgh Penguins Northeast Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 91-92 Last season: 1st in Northeast Division, 3rd overall (44-27-13) Eliminated by Washington in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Thomas Sullivan <tms@cs.cmu.edu> Matthew T. Keating <mk55+@andrew.cmu.edu> ** Traded Larry Murphy (D) to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Dmitri Mironov (D) and Toronto's 2nd round pick in the 1996 Entry Draft. Quebec Nordiques Northeast Division, Eastern Conference Telephone: 1-800-463-3333 Formerly Quebec Nordiques (WHA) (72/73-78/79) First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Northeast Division, 19th overall (34-42-8) Contact: David Royer <k16460@er.uqam.ca> The Quebec Nordiques have been sold and the team will play its 1995-96 season in Denver, Colorado. The team has yet to announce a new nickname. St. Louis Blues Central Division, Western Conference First Season: 67-68 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 4th in Central Division, 11th overall (40-33-11) Eliminated by Dallas in Conference Quarterfinals Contact: Joseph Ashkar <jca2@cec1.wustl.edu> ** Signed free agent Dale Hawerchuck from the Buffalo Sabres to a 3 year, $7.6 contract. San Jose Sharks Pacific Division, Western Conference First Season: 91-92 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 3rd in Pacific Division, 16th overall (33-35-16) Eliminated by Toronto in Conference Semifinals Contact: Nelson Lu <nlu@cs.stanford.edu> Tampa Bay Lightning Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 92-93 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 7th in Atlantic Division, 21st overall (30 43 11) Contact: Troy Ely <tdely@space.honeywell.com> From: Ely Troy D <anon0aa7@nyx.cs.du.edu> The Tampa Sports Authority expects to sell bonds in mid-February to pay for a $120 million arena to house the Tampa Bay Lightning National Hockey League team, project officials said Tuesday, January 10. Construction has already begun on the stadium. 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: 2nd in Central Division, 5th overall (43-29-12) Eliminated by Vancouver in Conference Finals Contact: Shawn <cs902043@ariel.yorku.ca> ** Traded Dmitri Mironov (D) and their 2nd round pick in 1996 to the Pittsburgh Penguins for Larry Murphy (D). ** Trade Mike Ridley (C) to the Vancouver Canucks for Sergio Mommesso (LW). ** Acquired Rob Zettler (D) from the Philadelphia Flyers for a 5th round pick. Vancouver Canucks Pacific Division, Western Conference First Season: 70-71 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 2nd in Pacific Division, 14th overall (41-40-3) Eliminated by New York Rangers in Stanley Cup Finals Contact: Bill Boora <boora@sfu.ca> ** Traded Mike Peca (C), Mike Wilson (D) and their first round pick (Jay McKee) for Alexander Mogilny (RW) and Buffalo's 5th round pick. ** Traded Sergio Mommesso (LW) to the Toronto Maple Leafs for Mike Ridley (C). Washington Capitals Atlantic Division, Eastern Conference First Season: 74-75 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 3rd in Atlantic Division, 12th overall (39-35-10) Eliminated by New York Rangers in Conference Semifinals Contact: David Lu <david@eng.umd.edu> ** Signed free agent Adam Creighton (C) from the St. Louis Blues. Winnipeg Jets Central Division, Western Conference Formerly Winnipeg Jets (WHA) (72/73-78/79) First Season: 79-80 Stanley Cups: 0 Last season: 6th in Central Division, 25th overall (24-51-9) Contact: Steve Eitzen <umeitzen@cc.umanitoba.ca> ** Traded Stephane Quintal (D) to the Montreal Canadiens for a 5th round draft pick. ----- - League news: Draft: The 1995 draft was held in Edmonton. Here are the results: ** 1995 NHL ENTRY DRAFT - JULY 8, 1995 =================================== First Round ----------- 1. Ottawa -- Bryan Berard, D, Detroit Juniors (OHL) 2. New York Islanders -- Wade Redden, D, Brandon (WHL) 3. Los Angeles Kings -- Aki-Petteri Berg, D, Kiekko (Finland) 4. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Chad Kilger, C, Kingston (OHL) 5. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Daymond Langkow, C, Tri-City (WHL) 6. Edmonton Oilers -- Steve Kelly, C, Prince Albert (WHL) 7. Winnipeg Jets -- Shane Doan, RW, Kamloops (WHL) 8. Montreal Canadiens -- Terry Ryan, LW, Tri-City (WHL) 9. Boston Bruins (via Hartford) -- Kyle McLaren, D, Tacoma (WHL) 10. Florida Panthers -- Radek Dvorak, LW, Budejovice (Czech Rep.) 11. Dallas Stars -- Jarome Iginla, C, Kamloops (WHL) 12. San Jose Sharks -- Teemu Riihijarvi, W, Espoo Jr. (Finland) 13. Hartford (via NY Rangers) -- Jean-Sebastien Giguere, G, Halifax (QMJHL) 14. Buffalo (via Vancouver) -- Jay McKee, D, Niagara Falls (OHL) 15. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Jeff Ware, D, Oshawa (OHL) 16. Buffalo Sabres -- Martin Biron, G, Beauport (QMJHL) 17. Washington Capitals -- Brad Church, LW, Prince Albert (WHL) 18. New Jersey Devils -- Petr Sykora, C, Detroit Vipers (IHL) 19. Chicago Blackhawks -- Dimitri Nabokov, C, Krylja Sovetov (Russia) 20. Calgary Flames -- Denis Gauthier, Jr., D, Drummondville (QMJHL) 21. Boston Bruins -- Sean Brown, D, Belleville (OHL) 22. Philadelphia Flyers -- Brian Boucher, G, Tri-City (WHL) 23. Washington Capitals (via St. Louis) -- Mikka Elomo, LW, Kiekko (Finland) 24. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Alexei Morozov, LW, Krylja Sovetov (Russia) 25. Denver (formerly Quebec Nordiques) -- Marc Denis, G, Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 26. Detroit Red Wings -- Maxim Kuznetsov, D, Dynamo Moscow (Russia) Second Round ------------ 27. Ottawa -- Marc Moro, D, Kingston (OHL) 28. New York Islanders -- Jan Hlavac, LW, Sparta (Czech) 29. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Brian Wesenberg, RW, Guelph (OHL) 30. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Mike McBain, D, Red Deer (WHL) 31. Edmonton Oilers -- Georges Laraque, RW, St. Jean (QMJHL) 32. Winnipeg Jets -- Marc Choinard, C, Beauport (QMJHL) 33. Los Angeles Kings -- Donald Maclean, C, Beauport (QMJHL) 34. Winnipeg Jets (from Montreal) -- Jason Doig, D, Laval (QMJHL) 35. Hartford Whalers -- Sergei Fedotov, D, Dynamo (Russia) 36. Florida Panthers -- Aaron MacDonald, G, Swift Current (WHL) 37. Dallas Stars -- Patrick Cote, LW, Beauport (QMJHL) 38. San Jose Sharks -- Peter Rode, C, White Bear Lake H.S. 39. New York Rangers -- Christian Dube, C, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 40. Vancouver Canucks -- Chris McAllister, D, Saskatoon (WHL) 41. NY Islanders (via Toronto) -- Denis Smith, D, Windsor (OHL) 42. Buffalo Sabres -- Marc Dutiaume, LW, Brandon (WHL) 43. Washington Capitals -- Dwayne Hay, LW, Guelph (OHL) 44. New Jersey Devils -- Nathan Perrot, RW, Oshawa (OHL) 45. Chicago Blackhawks -- Christian Laflamme, D, Beauport (QMJHL) 46. Calgary Flames -- Pavel Smirnov, C, Molot Perm (MHL) 47. Boston Bruins -- Paxton Schafer, G, Medicine Hat (WHL) 48. Philadelphia Flyers -- Shane Kenny, C, Prince Albert (WHL) 49. St. Louis Blues -- Jochen Hecht, C, Manheim (Germany) 50. Los Angeles (via Pittsburgh) -- Pavel Rosa, RW, Litvinov (Czech) 51. Denver -- Nic Beaudoin, LW, Detroit Juniors (OHL) 52. Detroit Red Wings -- Philippe Audet, LW, Granby (QMJHL) Third Round ----------- 53. Ottawa -- Brad Larsen, LW, Swift Current (WHL) 54. Toronto (via NY Islanders) -- Ryan Pepperall, RW, Kutchener (OHL) 55. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Mike LeClerc, LW, Brandon (WHL) 56. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Shane Willis, RW, Prince Albert (WHL) 57. Edmonton Oilers -- Lukas Zib, d, Budejovice (Czech) 58. Detroit (via Winnipeg) -- Darryl Laplante, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) 59. Los Angeles Kings -- Vladimir Tsyplakov, W, Fort Wayne (IHL) 60. Montreal Canadiens -- Miroslav Guren, D, Zlin (Czech) 61. Vancouver (via Chicago and Hartford) -- Larry Courville, LW, Oshawa (OHL) 62. Florida Panthers -- Mike O'Grady, D, Saskatoon (WHL) 63. Dallas Stars -- Petr Buzek, D, Jihlava (Czech) 64. San Jose Sharks -- Marco Makinen, RW, Turku (Finalnd) 65. New York Rangers -- Mike Marten, D, Windson (OHL) 66. Vancouver Canucks -- Peter Schaefer, LW, Brandon (WHL) 67. Winnipeg (via Toronto) -- Brad Isbister, RW, Portland (WHL) 68. Buffalo Sabres -- Mathieu Sunderland, RW, Drummondville (QMJHL) 69. Dallas (via Winnipeg and Washington) -- Sergei Gusev, D, Samara (Russia) 70. New Jersey Devils -- Sergei Vyshedkevich, D, Moscow Dynamo (Russia) 71. Chicago Blackhawks -- Kevin McKay, D, Moose Jaw (WHL) 72. Calgary Flames -- Rocky Thompson, D, Medicine Hat (WHL) 73. Boston Bruins -- Bill McCauley, C, Detroit Juniors (OHL) 74. Montreal (via Philadelphia) -- Martin Hohenberger, C, Prince George (WHL) 75. St. Louis Blues -- Scott Roche, G, North Bay (OHL) 76. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Jean-Sebastien Aubin, G, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 77. Denver -- John Tripp, RW, Oshawa (OHL) 78. New Jersey (via Detroit) -- David Gosselin, RW, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) Fourth Round ------------ 79. New Jersey (via Ottawa) -- Alyn McCauley, C, Ottawa (OHL) 80. Florida (via NY Islanders) -- Dave Duerden, LW, Peterborough (OHL) 81. Colorado (via Anaheim) -- Tomi Kallio, LW, Kiekko (Finland) 82. Chicago (via Anaheim through Tampa Bay) -- Chris Van Dyk, D, Windsor (OHL) 83. Edmonton Oilers -- Mike Minard, G, Chilliwack (BCJHL) 84. Winnipeg Jets -- Justin Kurtz, D, Brandon (WHL) 85. Hartford (via Los Angeles) -- Ian MacNeil, C, Oshawa (OHL) 86. Montreal Canadiens -- Xavier Delisle, RW, Grandby (QMJHL) 87. Hartford Whalers -- Sammi Kapanen, W, Hifk Helsinki (Europe) 88. Florida Panthers -- Daniel Tjarnqvist, D, Rogle (Sweden) 89. Ottawa (via Fla through Dallas) -- Kevin Bolidruck, D, Peterborough (OHL) 90. San Jose Sharks -- Vesa Toskala, G, Iives (Finland) 91. New York Rangers -- Marc Savard, C, Oshawa (OHL) 92. Vancouver Canucks -- Lloyd Shaw, D, Seattle (WHL) 93. Toronto Maple Leafs -- Sebastian Charpentier, G, Laval (QMJHL) 94. Buffalo Sabres -- Matt Davidson, RW, Portland (WHL) 95. Washington Capitals -- Joel Theriault, D, Beauport (QMJHL) 96. New Jersey Devils -- Henrik Rehnberg, D, Farjeftad (Sweden) 97. Chicago Blackhawks -- Pavel Kriz, D, Tri-City (WHL) 98. Calgary Flames -- Jan Labraaten, LW, Farjestad (Sweden) 99. Boston Bruins -- Cameron Mann, RW, Peterborough (OHL) 100. Philadelphia Flyers -- Radovan Somik, RW, Martin (Slovakia) 101. St. Louis Blues -- Michal Handzuf, C, Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) 102. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Oleg Belov, C, Cska Moscow (Europe) 103. Ottawa (via Denver) -- Kevin Boyd, LW, London (OHL) 104. Detroit Red Wings -- Anatoli Ustugov, LW, Yarsolavl (Slovakia) Fifth Round ----------- 105. Washington Capitals (via Ottawa) -- Benoit Gratton, C, Laval (QMJHL) 106. New York Islanders -- Vladimir Orsagh, LW, Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) 107. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Igor Nikulin, RW, Cherepovets 108. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Konstantin Golokhvastov, W, Ukraine 109. Edmonton Oilers -- Jan Snopek, D, Oshawa (OHL) 110. NY Rangers (via Winnipeg) -- Alexie Vasiljev, D, Yaroslavl (Europe) 111. Buffalo (via Dallas through LA) -- Marian Menhart, D, Litvinov (Europe) 112. Montreal Canadiens -- Niklas Anger, RW, Djurgarden (Europe) 113. Hartford Whalers -- Hugh Hamilton, D, Spokane (WHL) 114. Florida Panthers -- Francois Cloutier, LW, Hull (QMJHL) 115. Dallas -- Wade Strand, D, Regina (WHL) 116. San Jose Sharks -- Mikka Kiprusoff, G, TPS (Europe) 117. New York Rangers -- Dale Purinton, D, Tacoma (WHL) 118. Los Angeles (via Dallas through Vancouver) -- Jason Morgan, C, Kingston (OHL) 119. Buffalo (via Toronto) -- Kevin Popp, D, Seattle (WHL) 120. Vancouver (via Buffalo) -- Todd Norman, LW, Guelph (OHL) 121. Winnipeg (via Washington) -- Brian Elder, G, Brandon (WHL) 122. New Jersey Devils -- Chris Mason, G, Prince George (WHL) 123. Buffalo Sabres (via Chicago) -- Daniel Bienvenue, LW, Val D Or (QMJHL) 124. Washington Capitals (via Calgary) -- Joel Cort, D, Guelph (OHL) 125. Boston Bruins -- Chad Wilchynski, D, Regina (WHL) 126. Detroit (via Philadelphia) -- David Arsenault, G, Drummondville (QMJHL) 127. St. Louis Blues -- Jeff Ambrosio, LW, Belleville (OHL) 128. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Jan Hrdina, C, Seattle (WHL) 129. Denver -- Brent Johnson, Owen Sound (OHL) 130. San Jose (via Detroit) -- Michal Bros, C, HC Olomouc (Europe) Sixth Round ----------- 131. Ottawa Senators -- David Hruska, F, Sokolov (Europe) 132. Philadelphia (via NY Islanders) -- Dmitry Tertyshny, D, Chelyabinsk 133. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Peter Leboutiller, RW, Red Deer (WHL) 134. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Eduarda Pershin, C, Dynamo (Europe) 135. Philadelphia (via Edmonton) -- Jamie Sokolsky, D, Belleville (OHL) 136. Winnipeg Jets -- Sylvain Daigle, G, Shawinigan (QMJHL) 137. Los Anegles Kings -- Igor Melyarov, W, Yaroslavl (Europe) 138. Montreal Canadiens -- Boyd Olson, C, Tri-City (WHL) 139. Toronto (via Hartford) -- Doug Bonner, G, Seattle (WHL) 140. San Jose (via Florida) -- Timo Makenen, C, Assat (Europe) 141. Dallas -- Dominic Marleau, D, Victoriaville (QMJHL) 142. San Jose Sharks -- Jaroslav Kudrna, LW, Penticton (BCJHL) 143. New York Rangers -- Peter Slamiar, F, Zvolen (Europe) 144. Vancouver -- Brent Sopel, D, Swift Current (WHL) 145. Toronto -- Yannic Tremblay, D, Beauport, (QMJHL) 146. Buffalo -- Marc Magliarditi, G, Des Moines (JRA) 147. Washington -- Frederick Jobin, G, Laval (QMJHL) 148. New Jersey Devils -- Adam Young, D, Windsor (OHL) 149. Chicago -- Marty Wilford, D, Oshawa (OHL) 150. Calgary -- Clarke Wilm, C, Saskatoon (WHL) 151. Boston Bruins -- Yevgeny Shaldybin, D, (Europe) 152. Philadelphia -- Martin Spanhel, W, Zlin (Europe) 153. St Louis (via Anaheim via St Louis) -- Denis Hamel, LW, Chicoutimi (QMJHL) 154. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Alexei Kolkunov, C, Krylja Sovetor (Soviet) 155. Denver -- John Cirjak, RW, Spokane (WHL) 156. Detroit -- Tyler Perry, C, Seattle (WHL) Seventh Round ------------- 157. Los Angeles (via Ottawa) -- Benoit Larose, D, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 158. NY Islanders -- Andrew Taylor, LW, Detroit (OHL) 159. Mighty Ducks of Anaheim -- Mike Laplante, D, Calgary Royals (AJHL) 160. Tampa Bay Lightning -- Cory Murphy, D, Sault Ste. Marie (OHL) 161. Edmonton -- Martin Cerven, F, Trenchin (Europe) 162. Winnipeg Jets -- Paul Traynor, D, Kitchener (OHL) 163. Los Anegles Kings -- Juha Vuorivirta, C, Tappara Tampere (Europe) 164. Montreal Canadiens -- Stephane Robidas, D, Sherbrooke (QMJHL) 165. Hartford -- Byron Ritchie, C, Lethbridge (WHL) 166. Florida -- Peter Worrell, LW, Hull (QMJHL) 167. San Jose (via Dallas) -- Brad Mehalko, RW, Lethbridge (WHL) 168. San Jose Sharks -- Robert Jindrich, D, Plzen (Europe) 169. New York Rangers -- Jeff Heil, G, University of Wisconsin 170. Vancouver -- Stewart Boutker, C, University of Colorado 171. Toronto -- Marek Melenovsky, C, (Europe) 172. Buffalo -- Brian Scott, LW, Kitchener (OHL) 173. Dallas (via Washington) -- Jeff Dewar, RW, Moose Jaw (WHL) 174. New Jersey Devils -- Richard Rochefort, C, Sudbury, (OHL) 175. Chicago -- Steve Tardif, C, Drummondville (QMJHL) 176. Calgary -- Ryan Gillis, D, North Bay (OHL) 177. Boston Bruins -- Per-Johan Axelsson, F, Frolunda (Europe) 178. Philadelphia -- Martin Streit, F, Olomouc (Europe) 179. St Louis -- Jean-Luke Grand-Pierre, D, Val-D'or (QMJHL) 180. Pittsburgh Penguins -- Derek Pyke, RW, Halifax (QMJHL) 181. Denver -- Danny Smith, University of British Columbia (CIAU) 182. Detroit -- Per Eklund, Djurgarden (Europe) Eighth Round ------------ 183. Ottawa -- Kaj Linna, D, Boston University (US) 184. Ottawa (from Boston thru NY Islanders) -- Ray Schultz, D, Tri-City (WHL) 185. Anaheim -- Igor Karpenko, G, Kie (Europe) 186. Tampa Bay -- Joe Cardarelli, LW, Spokane (WHL) 187. Edmonton -- Stephen Douglas, D, Niagara Falls (OHL) 188. Winnipeg -- Jaroslav Obsut, D, North Battleford (T2) 189. Winnipeg (from Los Angeles) -- Frederick Loven, C, Djurgarden (Europe) 190. Montreal -- Greg Hart, RW, Kamloops (WHL) 191. Hartford -- Milan Kostolny, RW, Detroit (OHL) 192. Florida -- Filip Kuba, D, (Europe) 193. Dallas -- Anatoli Kovefnikov, LW, Kiev (Europe) 194. San Jose -- Ryan Kraft, C, University of Minnesota 195. New York Rangers -- Ilja Gorohov, Yaroflavl 196. Vancouver -- Tyler Willis, RW, Swift Current (WHL) 197. Toronto -- Mark Murphy, LW, Stratford (Junior B) 198. Buffalo -- Mike Zanutto, C, Oshawa (OHL) 199. Washington -- Vasili Turkovsky, D, CFKA Moscow (Europe) 200. New Jersey -- Frederic Henry, G, Granby (QMJHL) 201. Chicago -- Casey Hankinson, LW, University of Minnesota 202. Dallas (from Calgary) -- Sergei Luchinkin, W, (Europe) 203. Boston -- Segei Zhukov, (Europe) 204. Philadelphia -- Ruslan Shafikov, C, Falavat Yulayev UFA (Europe) 205. St. Louis -- Derek Bekar, C, Powell River (T2) 206. Pittsburgh -- Sergei Voronov, D, Moscow (Soviet) 207. Denver -- Tomi Hirvonen, C, Ilves (Europe) 208. Detroit -- Andrei Samokvalov, RW, UST-Kamenogorsk (Europe) Ninth Round (Final Round) ------------------------- 209. St. Louis (from Ottawa) -- Libor Zabransky, W, Ceske (Europe) 210. New York Islanders -- David MacDonald, G, Sudbury (OHL) 211. New York Islanders (from Anaheim) -- Mike Broda, LW, Moose Jaw (WHL) 212. Tampa Bay -- Zac Bierk, G, Peterborough (OHL) 213. Edmonton -- Jiri Antonin, D 214. Winnipeg -- Rob Deciantis, C, Kitchener (OHL) 215. Los Angeles -- Brian Stewart, D, Sault St. Marie (OHL) 216. Montreal -- Eric Houde, C, Halifax (QMJHL) 217. Hartford -- Mike Rucinsky, D, Detroit (OHL) 218. Florida -- David Lemanowicz, G, Spokane (WHL) 219. Dallas -- Stephen Lowe, C, Sault St. Marie (OHL) 220. San Jose -- Miiko Markkanen, W, TPS (Europe) 221. New York Rangers -- Bob Maudie, C, Kamloops (WHL) 222. Vancouver -- Jason Cugnet, G, Kelowna (T2) 223. Toronto -- Danlil Markow, D, Spartak (Europe) 224. Buffalo -- Rob Skrlac, LW, Kamloops (WHL) 225. Washington -- Scott Swanson, D, Omaha (Junior A) 226. New Jersey -- Colin O'hara, D, Winnipeg (T2) 227. Chicago -- Mike Pittman, C, Guelph (OHL) 228. Denver (from Calgary) -- Chris George, RW, Sarina 229. Boston -- Jonathon Murphy, D, Peterborough (OHL) 230. Philadelphia -- Jeff Lank, D, Prince Albert (WHL) 231. Ottawa (from St. Louis) -- Erik Kaminski, Cleveland (NAJR) 232. Pittsburgh -- Frank Ivankovic, Oshawa (OHL) 233. Denver -- Steve Shirreffs, Hotchkiss College (US) 234. Detroit -- David Engblom, C, Vallentuna (Europe) The NHL adopted a lottery for its annual entry draft, beginning with the 1995 draft. A complicated system ensures that the team with the fewest points ends up with a 30 percent chance of getting the first overall pick and is guaranteed of picking no lower than second. Whichever team is drawn can move up by no more than four positions in the draft. Therefore, only the five worst teams have a chance at picking first. If one of the second-, third-, fourth- or fifth-worst teams win the draw to pick first, the last- place team will pick second. If the sixth-worst team is drawn first, it moves up four places and picks second. The first pick would then go to the worst team. Likewise, if the 10th-worst team is drawn first, it would pick sixth. The first pick, again, would go to the worst team. Under the weighted-draw system for non-playoff teams only, the team with the fewest points has a 30 percent chance of being drawn; the team with the second-fewest has a 21 percent chance; and the team with the third- fewest points has a 15.1 percent chance. The team with the fourth-fewest points has a 10.9 percent chance; the team with the fifth-fewest points has an 8 percent chance; the team with the sixth-fewest points has a 5.9 percent chance; and the team with the seventh-fewest points has a 4.2 percent chance. The team with the eighth-fewest points has a 2.8 percent chance; the team with the ninth-fewest points has a 1.6 percent chance; and the team with 10th-fewest points has a 0.5 percent chance. Only one team will be drawn and placed in the appropriate spot. Everybody else picks in reverse order of the team's finish. League Leadership: Gary Bettman is commissioner of the National Hockey League. Former Hartford Whalers President and General Manager Brian Burke is the league's executive vice president and director of hockey operations. Collective Bargaining Agreement: LENGTH OF COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Six seasons, including this one. Both management and the union has the right to reopen the agreement after the 1997-98 season. UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENCY For the first three years of the agreement, any player 32 or older with at least four seasons (of 40-plus games each) becomes an unrestricted free agent. For the next three years of the agreement, any player 31 or older with at least four seasons (of 40-plus games each) becomes an unrestricted free agent. RESTRICTED FREE AGENCY By June 30 or other agreed upon date, clubs must make qualifying offers to “Group II” players -- generally those with at least three years of experience who have not reached their 32nd birthdays in the first three years of the agreement and 31st birthdays in the last three years of the contract. Qualifying offers must be 110 percent of the prior year's salary for players earning no more than league average or 100 percent of the prior year's salary for players earning above the league average. If no qualifying offer is made, the player becomes an unrestricted free agent. If another team makes an offer to a restricted free agent, his original team has a right to match the offer. If the original team decides not to match the offer, it will receive compensation from the new team for each player signed for at least $401,000. Compensation ranges from a third-round choice for a player signed at between $401,000 and $550,000, to five first-round picks for a player signed for at least $3.7 million. Players have two weeks to be restricted free agents before they can file for salary arbitration; once a player opts for arbitration, he no longer is a free agent. SALARY ARBITRATION In most cases, a player will be eligible for arbitration after five seasons in the league or after the player reaches the age of 25. The team can choose if an arbitration award is for one or two years, though a player within a year of unrestricted free agency would be bound only by a one-year award. Each club may walk away from three arbitration awards of at least $550,000 in any two-year period but may not use all three walkaways in any one year. After a team walks, the player has seven days to decide if he wants to remain with his team at the team's arbitration offer or he may elect to become an unrestricted free agent. A team can walk away from the second year of a two-year arbitration award. ENTRY DRAFT Nine rounds for players 19 and older. Players who are 18 may opt into the draft. ENTRY-LEVEL SALARIES A player drafted in the first round in 1995 can receive no more than $850,000. In 1996, the first-round cap is $875,000. In 1997, $925,000. In 1998, $975,000. In 1999, $1.025 million. In 2000, $1.075 million. Signing, reporting and other non-performance bonuses may total no more than 50 percent and will count under the cap. Games-played bonuses also fall under the cap. “Legitimate performance bonuses,” to be defin by the NHL and NHLPA, would not count under the cap. All rookies will be under two-way, minor-major league contracts; should a player be sent to the minors, he would receive no less than half the NHL minimum. MINIMUM SALARY $125,000 through 1998; $150,000 remainder of agreement. ROSTER SIZE Active roster of 20 players, including two goalies. Overall roster will have no limit this season, 24 players thereafter. In event of expansion, NHL may lower the limit to 23. Rule Changes: Rule 20D: A stick measurement can be called for in overtime. However, a stick measurement can't be asked for after the winning goal has been scored. Rule 42B: A player leaves the penalty box prematurely receives an automatic three-game suspension. Rule 45D: With respect to checks from behind, a player doesn't have to be checked into the boards or into the goal itself. Any severe check from behind as the rule reads ("Any player who cross-checks or pushes a player from behind, when the player is unable to defend himself") will result in a major and a game misconduct. Rule 54A: If a player removes his sweater before getting into a fight, the instigator penalty will be imposed. (Any player deemed to be the instigator of fisticuffs shall be assessed a game misconduct.) Rule 87: The video goal judge can be consulted on issues regarding the game clock (such as how much time remained when the referee stopped play.) Playoffs: The 2-3-2 format that was instituted last year was revised so that in first-, second-, or third-round series involving Central and Pacific Division teams, the team with the better record will have the choice of using a 2-3-2 or 2-2-1-1-1 format. In addition, the team with the better record opens at home, whichever format it chooses to use. The Stanley Cup Finals will remain a 2-2-1-1-1 format. Ice resurfacing: The use of two Zambonis will be required for resurfacing between periods. This will result in improved ice surfaces, the NHL governors said. Olympics: The International Ice Hockey Federation announced agreement with the NHL on an arrangement aimed at closer ties. The two groups put together a package of accords that will pave the way for regulated player transfers, more Olympic participation for NHL players, the creation of a European Super League and expanded international competitions. Schedules will be coordinated to allow NHL players to take part in the Olympics and in the World Championships. NHLPA: Mike Gartner of the New York Rangers is the president of the National Hockey League Players' Association. Miscellaneous: The Hockey Hall of Fame added Yves Fortier, Bob Goodenow, Bill Hay, J. Bruce Pope, Harry Sinden, Steve Solomon and Murray Costello to the board of directors. The 1996 All-Star Game will be held in Boston. ----- - Television Games are carried on TSN and CBC in Canada, on Fox, ESPN and ESPN2 in the U.S. Check your local listings. ESPN and ESPN2 will continue to televise about 100 regular-season games per year -- three per week on ESPN2 and one on ESPN. ESPN will show up to 12 conference finals games and Games 2, 3, 5 and 6 of the Finals. ESPN said that it will televise 14 regular-season games, a reduction from the 26 scheduled before the owners locked out the players. In addition to the ESPN coverage, ESPN2 will telecast 37 games, down from the 75 originally planned. Coverage on ESPN starts Jan. 20 and on ESPN2 Jan. 21. - Award winners, all-star teams, hall of fame inductees, and draft picks 1994-95 Award Winners: Lester Patrick Award (outstanding service to hockey in the United States) Joe Mullen, Brian Mullen Hart Trophy (Most valuable to his team) Eric Lindros, Philadelphia Lady Byng Trophy (Sportsmanship and gentlemanly play) Ron Francis, Pittsburgh Norris Trophy (Outstanding defenseman) Paul Coffey, Detroit Calder Trophy (Outstanding rookie) Peter Forsberg, Quebec Vezina Trophy (Outstanding goaltender) Dominik Hasek, Buffalo Sabres Frank J. Selke Trophy (Outstanding defensive forward) Ron Francis, Pittsburgh Jack Adams Award (Outstanding coach) Mark Crawford, Quebec Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy (sportsmanship & dedication to hockey) Pat Lafontaine, Buffalo Art Ross Trophy (Scoring leader) Jaromir Jagr, Pittsburgh William M. Jennings Trophy (Goalies playing minimum of 25 games for team with fewest goals against) Ed Belfour, Chicago Conn Smythe Trophy (playoff MVP) Claude Lemieux, New Jersey Lester B. Pearson Award (outstanding player in the league, voted by members of the NHL Players' Association) Eric Lindros, Philadelphia 1994-95 All-Stars: First team all-stars: Eric Lindros (C, Philadelphia); Jaromir Jagr (RW, Pittsburgh); John LeClair (LW, Philadelphia); Chris Chelios (D, Chicago); Paul Coffey (D, Detroit); Dominik Hasek (goaltender, Buffalo) Second team all-stars: Alexei Zhamnov (C, Winnipeg); Theoren Fleury (RW, Calgary); Keith Tkachuck (LW, Winnipeg); Ray Bourque (D, Boston); Larry Murphy (D, Pittsburgh); Ed Belfour (G, Chicago). The 1994-95 NHL All-Rookie team as selected by the Professional Hockey Writers Association: Centre -- Peter Forsberg, Quebec Wings -- Jeff Freisen, San Jose; Paul Kariya, Anaheim Defensemen -- Kenny Jonsson, Toronto; Chris Therien, Philadelphia Goalie -- Jim Carey, Washington 1994 Hall of Fame Inductees: Player: None Veteran Player: Lionel Conacher, Harry Watson Builder: Brian O'Neill Referee-Linesman: None 1993-94 NHL Awards by The Sporting News: NHL player of the year: Sergei Fedorov, Detroit Red Wings NHL coach of the year: Jacques Lemaire, New Jersey Devils NHL rookie of the year: Jason Arnott, Edmonton Oilers NHL executive of the year: Bobby Clarke, Florida Panthers -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. American Hockey League (AHL) League contact: Bri Farenell <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu> The AHL awarded a franchise to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA, which will begin play in the 1996-97 season. Adirondack Red Wings Northern Division NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings First Season: 79-80 Calder Cups: 4 Last Cup: 91-92 Last season: 1st in Northern Division, 2nd overall (45-27-8) Eliminated by Portland in Division Finals Contact: Bri Farenell <farenebt@craft.camp.clarkson.edu> Albany Riverrats Northern Division NHL Affiliate: New Jersey Devils Formerly Capital District Islanders (90/91-92/93) First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 3rd in Northern Division, 5th overall (38-34-8) Eliminated by Portland in First Round Binghamton Rangers Southern Division NHL Affiliate: New York Rangers Formerly Broome Dusters (79/80) -> Binghamton Whalers (80/81-89/90) First Season: 90-91 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Southern Division, 12th overall (33-38-9) Cape Breton Oilers Atlantic Division NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers Formerly Montreal Voyageurs (69/70-70/71) -> Nova Scotia Voyaguers (71/72- 83/84) (3 cups) -> Nova Scotia Oilers (84/85-87/88) First Season: 88-89 Calder Cups: 1 Last Cup: 92-93 Last season: 4th in Atlantic Division, 9th (tie) overall (32-35-13) Eliminated by St. John’s in First Round Cornwall Aces Southern Division NHL Affiliate: Quebec Nordiques Formerly Fredericton Express (00/00-88/89) -> Halifax Citadels (89/90- 92/93) First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 3rd in Southern Division, 9th (tie) overall (33-36-11) Eliminated by Moncton in Calder Cup Semifinals Contact: Daniel E Comeau <comeaude@tuns.ca> John Edwards <aa349@freenet.carleton.ca> Fredericton Canadiens Atlantic Division NHL Affiliate: Montreal Canadiens Formerly Sherbrooke Jets (82/83-83/84) -> Sherbrooke Canadiens (84/85- 89/90) (1 cup) First Season: 90-91 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Atlantic Division, 14th (tie) overall (31-42-7) Hershey Bears Southern Division NHL Affiliate: Philadelphia Flyers First Season: 38-39 Calder Cups: 7 Last Cup: 87-88 Last season: 1st in Southern Division, 4th overall (38-31-11) Eliminated by Cornwall in Division Finals Contact: Maria Neve <riann@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu> Portland Pirates Northern Division NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals Formerly Baltimore Skipjacks (83/84-92/93) First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 1 Last Cup: 93-94 Last season: 2nd in Northern Division, 3rd overall (43-27-10) Calder Cup Champions Contact: Jim Konkel <jkonkel@ducks2.win.net> Prince Edward Island Senators Atlantic Division NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators Formerly New Haven Nighthawks (00/00-91/92) -> New Haven Senators (92/93) First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 6th in Atlantic Division, 16th overall (23-49-8) Providence Bruins Northern Division NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins Formerly Maine Mariners (77/78-91/92) (3 cups) First Season: 92-93 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 5th in Northern Division, 14th (tie) overall (28-39-13) Rochester Americans Southern Division NHL Affiliate: Buffalo Sabres First Season: 56-57 Calder Cups: 5 Last Cup: 86-87 Last season: 4th in Southern Division, 9th (tie) overall (31-34-15) Eliminated by Hershey in First Round Contact: Maria Neve <riann@gwis2.circ.gwu.edu> St. John Blue Flames Atlantic Division NHL Affiliate: Calgary Flames Formerly Utica Devils (87/88-92/93) First Season: 93-94 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 2nd in Atlantic Division, 6th overall (37-33-10) Eliminated by Moncton in First Round St. John's Maple Leafs Atlantic Division NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs Formerly St. Catherine Saints (82/83-85/86) -> Newmarket Saints (86/87- 90/91) First Season: 91-92 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 1st in Atlantic Division, 1st overall (43-23-12) Eliminated by Moncton in Division Finals Springfield Falcons Northern Division NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: Did not play Syracuse Crunch Southern Division NHL Affiliate: Vancouver Canucks Formerly Hamilton Canucks (92/93-93/94) First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 2nd in Southern Division, 8th overall (36-37-7) Eliminated by Cornwall in First Round Worcester IceCats Northern Division NHL Affiliate: Independent Formerly Springfield Indians (46/47-50/51) -> Syracuse Warriors (51/52- 53/54) -> Springfield Indians (54/55-66/67) (3 cups) -> Springfield Kings (67/68-74/75) (2 cups) -> Springfield Indians (75/76-93/94) (2 cups) First Season: 94-95 Calder Cups: 0 Last season: 4th in Northern Division, 13th overall (29-38-13) Eliminated by Adirondack in First Round -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. International Hockey League (IHL) Division winners qualify for the playoffs along with the two teams with the best record in each conference. An exception is made to accommodate the extra team in the Western, so if the fifth team in the Western has a better record than the fourth place team in the Eastern, it qualifies for post-season play. The International Hockey League's governing board approved the league's plan to pursue expansion into Europe for the 1995-96 season, with a minimum of six new franchises. The IHL awarded a franchise to San Francisco, which will begin play in the 1995-96 season. The franchise will be known as the Spiders. The IHL awarded a franchise to Orlando, which will begin play in the 1995- 96 season. Atlanta Knights Central Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Tampa Bay Lightning First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 1 Last Cup: 93-94 Last season: in Midwest Division, overall () Turner Cup Champions Contact: P. K. Templeton <gt3394c@prism.gatech.edu> W. Jarrett Campbell <gt9923a@prism.gatech.edu> Chicago Wolves Northern Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last season: Did not play Cincinnati Cyclones Midwest Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall () Eliminated by Fort Wayne in Conference Finals Contact: Rob Gasser <rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu> Cleveland Lumberjacks Northern Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Pittsburgh Penguins Formerly Muskegon Zephyrs (60/61-64/65) (1 cup) -> Muskegon Mohawks (65/66-83/84) (1 cup) -> Muskegon Lumberjacks (84/85-91/92) (2 cups) First Season: 92-93 Turner Cups: 0 Last season: in Central Division, overall Denver Grizzlies Southwest Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last season: Did not play Detroit Vipers Northern Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent Formerly Salt Lake Golden Eagles (84/85-93/94) First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 87-88 Last season: in Pacific Division, overall () Fort Wayne Komets Midwest Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent Formerly Flint Spirits (85/86-89/90) First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 92-93 Last season: in Central Division, overall () Eliminated by Atlanta in Turner Cup Finals Houston Aeros Central Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last season: Did not play Indianapolis Ice Midwest Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks First Season: 88-89 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 89-90 Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall () Contact: Mark J. Benvenga <benvenga_mark_j@lilly.com> Kalamazoo Wings Northern Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars First Season: 74-75 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 79-80 Last season: in Central Division, overall () Eliminated by Cincinnati in Conference Semi-finals Kansas City Blades Central Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 1 Last Cup: 91-92 Last season: in Midwest Division, overall () Las Vegas Thunder Southwest Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: in Pacific Division, overall () Milwaukee Admirals Central Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent First Season: 00-00 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: in Midwest Division, overall () Minnesota Moose Central Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Independent First Season: 94-95 Turner Cups: 0 Last season: Did not play Peoria Rivermen Midwest Division, Eastern Conference NHL Affiliate: St. Louis Blues Formerly Peoria Prancers (82/83-83/84) First Season: 84-85 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 90-91 Last season: in Atlantic Division, overall () Phoenix Roadrunners Southwest Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings First Season: 89-90 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: in Pacific Division, overall () Contact: George Lloyd <gjl@kaos.phx.mcd.mot.com> San Diego Gulls Southwest Division, Western Conference NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Mighty Ducks First Season: 90-91 Turner Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: in Pacific Division, overall () Eliminated by Atlanta in Conference Finals The IHL approved the move of the San Diego Gulls to Los Angeles, effective for the 1995-96 season. The team will play in the Los Angeles Sports Arena. While approving the transfer, the IHL said it was interested in securing a new franchise for San Diego. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. East Coast Hockey League (ECHL) The ECHL announced that Mobile, Ala., has been accepted as the 20th member franchise and will begin play in the 1995-96 season. MOBILE--Named Steve Chapman general manager. Birmingham Bulls West Division Formerly Cincinnati (90/91-91/92) NHL Affiliate: Florida Panthers IHL Affiliate: Cincinnati Cyclones First Season: 92-93 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 2nd in West Division, 2nd overall (W44-L20-OTL4) Eliminated by Raleigh in Third Round Charlotte Checkers East Division NHL Affiliate: Boston Bruins, New York Rangers IHL Affiliate: Chicago Wolves First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 4th in East Division, 9th overall (W39-L25-OTL4) Eliminated by Greensboro in First Round Columbus Chill North Division NHL Affiliate: Chicago Blackhawks, Vancouver Canucks IHL Affiliate: Houston Aeros First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 2nd in North Division, 5th overall (W41-L20-OLT7) Eliminated by Toledo in Second Round Dayton Bombers North Division NHL Affiliate: Dallas Stars IHL Affiliate: Kalamazoo Wings First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 5th in North Division, 14th overall (W29-L31-OTL8) Eliminated by Toledo in First Round Erie Panthers North Division NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 6th in North Division, 15th overall (W27-L36-OTL5) Contact: Terry Wirick <af278@freenet.buffalo.edu> Greensboro Monarchs East Division NHL Affiliate: Anaheim Mighty Ducks, Quebec Nordiques First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 1 Last Cup: 89-90 Last season: 3rd in East Division, 7th overall (W41-L21-OTL6) Eliminated by Raleigh in Second Round Hampton Roads Admirals East Division NHL Affiliate: Washington Capitals AHL Affiliate: Portland Pirates First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 91-92 Last season: 1st in East Division, 4th overall (W41-L19-OTL8) Eliminated by Wheeling in Second Round Contact: Chris Nosil <chrisn@va.logica.com> Huntington Blizzard West Division AHL Affiliate: Worcester IceCats First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 6th in West Division, 19th overall (W14-L49-OTL5) Johnstown Chiefs North Division AHL Affiliate: Hershey Bears First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 4th in North Division, 10th overall (W37-L27-OTL4) Eliminated by Columbus in First Round Knoxville Cherokees West Division NHL Affiliate: Los Angeles Kings IHL Affiliate: Las Vegas Thunder, Phoenix Roadrunners First Season: 88-89 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 1st in West Division, 1st overall (W44-L18-OTL6) Eliminated by Louisville in First Round Contact: Greg Williams <s_gwilliams@pstcc.cc.tn.us> Nashville Knights West Division NHL Affiliate: Ottawa Senators, Tampa Bay Lightning IHL Affiliate: Atlanta Knights First Season: 89-90 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 3rd in West Division, 16th overall (W26-L36-OTL6) Eliminated by Wheeling in First Round Raleigh IceCaps East Division NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers, New Jersey Devils First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 2nd in East Division, 6th overall (W41-L20-OTL7) Eliminated by Toledo in finals Richmond Renegades East Division NHL Affiliate: Hartford Whalers First Season: 90-91 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 7th in East Division, 13th overall (W34-L29-OTL5) Roanoke Express East Division NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks IHL Affiliate: Minnesota Moose First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 5th in East Division, 11th overall (W37-L28-OTL3) Eliminated by Raleigh in First Round Contact: Karen Harris <harris@acc.roanoke.edu> South Carolina Stingrays East Division NHL Affiliate: Toronto Maple Leafs AHL Affiliate: Rochester Americans First Season: 93-94 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 6th in East Division, 12th overall (W33-L26-OTL9) Eliminated by Hampton Roads in First Round Tallahassee Tiger Sharks ? Division NHL Affiliate: New York Islanders IHL Affiliate: Denver Grizzlies Formerly Roanoke (00/00-92/93) -> Huntsville Blast (93/94) First Season: 94-95 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 4th in West Division, 17th overall (W20-L39-OTL9) Eliminated by Birmingham in First Round Toledo Storm North Division NHL Affiliate: Detroit Red Wings First Season: 91-92 Riley Cups: 2 Last Cup: 93-94 Last season: 1st in North Division, 3rd overall (W44-L20-OTL4) Riley Cup Champions Contact: Rob Gasser <rgasser@uoft02.utoledo.edu> Wheeling Thunderbirds North Division NHL Affiliate: Edmonton Oilers, Montreal Canadiens Formerly Winston-Salem (00/00-91/92) (1 cup) First Season: 92-93 Riley Cups: 0 Last Cup: 00-00 Last season: 3rd in North Division, 8th overall (W38-L23-OTL7) Eliminated by Toledo in Third Round -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Colonial Hockey League Contact: Matt Anderson <mca@phlogiston.tamu.edu> The CoHL Awarded franchises to Madison, WI and Moline IL, which will begin play in the 1995-96 season. Brantford Smoke Eastern Division Affiliation: Independent First Season: 91-92 Colonial Cups: 1 Last Cup: 92-93. Last Season: 4th in East, 8th overall (W26-L36-OTL12). Did not make playoffs. Detroit Falcons Western Division Affiliation: Detroit Red Wings (NHL), Detroit Vipers (IHL) Formerly Michigan Falcons (91-92). First Season: 91-92 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 1st in West, 2nd overall (W45-L27-OTL2). Eliminated by Muskegon in second round. Flint Generals Western Division Affiliation: Chicago Blackhawks (NHL), New Jersey Devils (NHL), Milwaukee Admirals (IHL) First Season: 93-94 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 4th in West, 5th overall (W34-L34-OTL6). Eliminated by Saginaw in first round. London Wildcats Eastern Division Affiliation: Quebec Nordiques (NHL) Formerly St. Thomas Wildcats (91-92 to 92-93). First Season: 91-92 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 2nd in East, 6th overall (W34-L38-OTL2). Eliminated by Muskegon in first round. Madison Monsters Division ? Affiliation: ? First Season: 95-96 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: Did not play. Muskegon Fury Western Division Affiliation: Los Angeles Kings (NHL), Cleveland Lumberjacks (IHL), Fort Wayne Komets (IHL) First Season: 92-93 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 2nd in West, 3rd overall (W42-L27-OTL5). Lost to Thunder Bay in finals. Quad City Mallards Division ? Affiliation: ? First Season: 95-96 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: Did not play. Saginaw Wheels Western Division Affiliation: Independent Formerly Chatham Wheels (92-93 to 93-94). First Season: 92-93 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 3rd in West, 4th overall (W36-L31-OTL7). Eliminated by Thunder Bay in second round. Thunder Bay Senators Eastern Division Affiliation: Ottawa Senators (NHL), Prince Edward Island Senators (AHL) Formerly Thunder Bay ThunderHawks (91-92 to 92-93). First Season: 91-92 Colonial Cups: 3 Last Cup: 94-95. Last Season: 1st in East, 1st overall (W48-L22-OTL4). Won Colonial Cup. Utica Blizzard Eastern Division Affiliation: Independent First Season: 94-95 Colonial Cups: 0 Last Season: 3rd in East, 7th overall (W31-L38-OTL5). Eliminated by Detroit in first round. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Central Hockey League (CHL) - Central Hockey League League contact: Marc Foster <mfoster@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu> Rob Day <rob@hpserv.keh.utulsa.edu> Seven non-affiliated teams play a 66 game schedule. All teams are owned and operated by the league, which is owned by Indianapolis minor-league sports entrepreneur Horn Chen, Ray and Monte Miron, and others. The San Antonios Iguanas have been added for the 94-95 season, and further expansion is being planned. Topeka, Kansas is the current front-runner, possibly starting play for 95-96. Other cities are being considered from Jackson, Mississippi to Colorado Springs, Colorado. Dallas Freeze First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0 Last season: 4th overall (W31-L25-OTL8) Eliminated by Wichita in first round, 4 games to 3 Contact: <harry@dseg.ti.com> Fort Worth Fire First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0 Last season: 6th overall (W25-L37-OTL2) Contact: Peter Nichols <petern@skyler.lonestar.org> Memphis River Kings First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0 Last season: 5th overall (W25-L34-OTL5) Oklahoma City Blazers First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 0 Last season: 3rd overall (W35-L23-OTL6) Eliminated by Tulsa in first round, 4 games to 3 Contact: <mfoster@metgem.gcn.uoknor.edu> San Antonio Iguanas First Season: 94-95 Levin Trophies: 0 Last season: Did not play Tulsa Ice Oilers First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 1 Last Trophy: 92-93 Last season: 2nd overall (W36-L24-OTL4) Eliminated by Wichita in finals, 4 games to 0 Contact: <kca46045@vax1.utulsa.edu> Wichita Thunder First Season: 92-93 Levin Trophies: 1 Last Trophy: 93-94 Last season: 1st overall (W40-L18-OTL6) Levin Trophy Champions Contact: <gwmochon@wsuhub.uc.twsu.edu> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The rec.sport.hockey Frequently Asked Questions posting is posted semi- monthly, usually on the 1st and 15th of each month, during the hockey season. This file was originally created by Tom Wilson, who posted it during the 1991-92 season. It was taken over by Mitch McGowan for the 1992-93 season, and passed to Alex Goddard for the 1994-95 season. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Alex Goddard <agoddard@uoguelph.ca> User Contributions:Part1 - Part2 [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: agoddard@uoguelph.ca (Alex Goddard)
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