Kodiak Hockey School Set for August in Dawson Creek Arena
The first annual Kodiak Hockey School runs August 17 to 30 at the Dawson Creek Memorial Arena after a new artificial ice pad update. With 120 of 136 spots filled, divisions cover Mites to Midget Juveniles, costing $200 for two weeks plus room and board. Notable instructors include Dan Smith, Ron Watson, Glen Anderson, Larry Playfair, Phil Sykes Jr, Kevin Eastman, Rick Smith, and Doug Cousins, with extensive ice time and off ice training planned. Contact Gerry Halvorson, Vern Lauder, or Rick Smith for details. sessions precede the 1980-81 season.
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Dawson Creek Memorial Arena
Dawson Creek
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Canadian Amateur Hockey Association
Ottawa
Canada
Ron Watson
University of Western Ontario
London
Ontario
Glen Anderson
University of Denver
Larry Playfair
Buffalo Sabres
Gerry Halvorson
Vern Lauder
Rick Smith
Regan seeks CFL bylaw change to aid Canadian QBs
Ottawa minister Gerald Regan said he would press CFL commissioner Jake Gaudaur to amend the designated import rule he calls discriminatory to Canadians in quarterback roles. He spoke in Parliament after the Toronto Argonauts cut Canadian QB Scott Mallender and noted a related human rights ruling. A separate note describes a desert tree moved to Niamey after a 1960 truck crash in Niger.
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House of Commons
U.S
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Toronto Argonauts
Scott Mallender
Buchanan
Mallender
University of Windsor
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Hamilton Tiger Cats
Jamie Bone
Tenere Desert
Niamey
Niger
Lions sign two linebackers in CFL bid for depth
Vancouver based B C Lions announce contracts for Canadian Derek Innes and import Curtis Townsend as head coach Vic Rapp scouts U S college draft picks while competing veterans for starting outside linebacker spots. Meanwhile Atlanta Flames sale hopes fade as Glenn Ford ends talks over finances and move to Calgary is considered by Seaman brothers.
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U.S
Lions
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Derek Innes
Curtis Townsend
Innes
Simon Fraser University
Townsend
San Diego Chargers
St. Louis Cardinals
University of Arkansas
Ackles
Ron Morehouse
John Beaton
Kevin Konar
Lion
Vic Rapp
United States
Claude Ruel Re-Signs as Canadiens Coach for 1980-81
Montreal Canadiens announce Claude Ruel will coach for the 1980-81 season on a one year contract. Ruel returned as coach on December 12 after Bernie Geoffrion left, guiding a strong second half that produced 65 points. Irving Grundman praised Ruel as a big asset for the club.
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Geoffrion
Claude
Irving Grundman
Hartford
Whalers
Washington
Minnesota North Stars
Theim
Guy Lafleur
Pierre Larouche
Toe Blake
Andretti Becomes Fourth Driver to Break 190 MPH Barrier at Indy
At Indianapolis Motor Speedway Mario Andretti became the fourth racer to crack the 190 mph barrier with gusty winds buffeting cars. Gordon Johncock noted the wall around the oval is not discriminatory as several drivers reported the buffeting.
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UPI
Mario Andretti
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Gordon Johncock
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U.S. to block Olympic suit sparks court bid in Moscow row
Government lawyers urged a federal judge to dismiss an 18-athlete suit to stop the USOC from boycotting the Moscow Games. Acting Secretary Christopher warned a court order setting aside the boycott would harm U.S. foreign policy and undermine international condemnation of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
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UPI
U.S
Warren Christopher
USOC
Moscow
Christopher
Afghanistan
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