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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 2008
Page
15
Kris Letang stretched during an optional skate at Mellon Arena as Pittsburgh sails past Detroit 4-3 in Game 5. Petr Sykora scored the game winner 9:57 into the third overtime, sending Game 6 to Pittsburgh tonight.
Cedar Rapids native Landon Cassill of Hendrick Motorsports will race a Modified in the June 15 Hogan Memorial at Benton County Speedway Ben ton. Main event purse could reach 2450 dollars. Autographs before races. Pit gates open 4 p.m. Hot laps 5 30 p.m. Racing to follow. Contacts Mick Trier and Dana Benning provide details.
The Detroit Pistons dismissed coach Flip Saunders after three straight Eastern Conference finals appearances. President Joe Dumars cited the need for change despite a 176-70 regular season record and 30-21 postseason mark over three years. Saunders had one year left on his 2005 four year deal.
Tampa Bay Lightning announce the firing of John Tortorella after four seasons in charge, leaving with one year left on his contract. The team record was 239-222-36-38 and four playoff appearances in 6 1/2 seasons under his leadership.
Iowa's Carver-Hawkeye Arena renovation set at 47 million dollars with plans to add a practice facility, premium seating, renovated concourse and more rest rooms. The project seeks Regents approval to proceed and includes financing details and design work. Ticket prices rise for men's and women's basketball and wrestling next season, with changes to single game, season and student passes.
Troy Dannen announced as UNI director of athletics that men's programs will stay, with growth plans to raise 3 to 4 million dollars and expand opportunities for women. He denied rumors of program drops and sought backing from administrators. Baseball coach Rick Heller welcomed the stance.
Iowa and Iowa State announce extending their annual football rivalry through 2017 after a past dispute over ending in 2010 and lingering talks between athletic directors Bob Bowlsby and Bruce Van De Velde. The pact keeps a 10 year frame with a revised gate-sharing plan after five years, balancing host and visiting team receipts.
Abe Satterfield 19 surrendered to Johnson County authorities facing second and third degree sexual abuse charges. He appeared in court in an orange jump suit with bond set at 10000 cash and a no contact order. Authorities allege he and an unidentified man entered Hillcrest Hall room N207 on October 14 2007 and coerced a victim into sex after she refused.
Former Iowa football player Abe Satterfield appeared via court TV from Johnson County Jail to the courthouse in Iowa City. A judge set bond at 10 000 dollars for the alleged dorm assault incident from last fall.
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