Beech cut by Canadian junior team ahead of world juniors
Calgary Hitmen captain Kris Beech, 19, was cut from the Canadian national junior roster as rosters shrank before the world junior championships. Coach Stan Butler cited immaturity and past trouble, saying players must show fire and not merely accept decisions. Jean Lefebvre notes Beech’s negative experiences with Hockey Canada.
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Canadiens trade Zholtok for Kilger as Savard reshapes roster
Montreal general manager Andre Savard continues to remake the team after taking over on November 20. He ships Sergei Zholtok to Edmonton for Chad Kilger and earlier added Gino Odjick from Philadelphia, building size alongside skill. Zholtok, once Montreal’s 26 goal man, has just one goal in 32 games this season.
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Mario Lemieux to skate with Penguins after 3 1/2 years
Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux will join the Pittsburgh Penguins for an off day skate and a two game Florida road trip. Teammates expect his return to lift play as Jeff Norton notes the slump in his current form and team morale. Oilers acquire Zholtok in Edmonton with Detroit games coming up, while Kilger presses on with Montreal after limited scoring this season.
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Platinum Vapor Injector claimed to boost mileage 22 percent
U S claims fuel savings for the Platinum Vapor Injector 22 percent with platinum in the air fuel mix to burn more fuel inside the engine. Government study cited confirms greater savings. 375000 units sold and toll free number provided for orders.
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U.S. Study on Fuel Saving in 15 Identical 5.0L Vehicles
The government analyzed fuel efficiency data from a fleet of 15 identical 5.0 liter vehicles. Test results focused on comparisons across conditions to identify potential savings.
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Brashear in Court For Assault Case Postponement
Vancouver defense lawyers asked a court to delay Donald Brashear assault proceedings as they await police information. Brashear was charged after grabbing a security guard by the throat at his townhouse complex when told his wife to remove a one year old baby from a weight room.
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Kolzig Named NHL Player of the Week for Capitals
Capitals goaltender Olaf Kolzig earned the NHL player of the week after going 3-0-0 with a 1.01 goals against average and one shutout. He helped Washington climb to first in the Southeast, posting a 21-save win over the Islanders on December 12 and entering Monday with a 13-9-4 mark in 26 games.
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Bruins center Joe Thornton suspended two games
Boston Bruin Joe Thornton received a two game suspension without pay for cross-checking Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Dave Karpa in the head during the Dec. 16 game at Boston. The incident drew a major penalty and a match penalty. Thornton may return Dec. 23 versus Detroit with a $19,073.08 fine. Petr Nedved of the New York Rangers was suspended for three games the prior week after a high-sticking incident involving Thornton.
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Maier appeals disqualification from World Cup giant slalom
The Austrian Ski Federation appealed Monday against Hermann Maier's weekend disqualification and his ban from the next World Cup giant slalom. Maier, the defending overall and giant slalom champion, was disqualified for exceeding the time limit on his morning inspection run and later fined 25,000 Swiss francs after an unauthorized practice run on race day.
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