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Maakala · 08-25-2004, 02:34 PM

Martin to replace Leopold for Team USA

TSN.ca Staff

8/25/2004

OTTAWA (CP) - The defending World Cup champion United States suffered their third major loss on the blue-line Wednesday when Jordan Leopold of the Calgary Flames pulled out because of a concussion.

He suffered the injury in the third period of Monday night's 3-1 exhibition win over Canada in Columbus, Ohio - a game in which he scored the final goal.

It may prove to be a crippling loss for the Americans, who have already seen Detroit Red Wings star blue-liners Derian Hatcher and Mathieu Schneider pull out. Leopold, a key part of Calgary's Stanley Cup run this spring, was on a top pairing on this U.S. team with veteran Chris Chelios.

Paul Martin of the New Jersey Devils, coming off his rookie NHL campaign, will replace Leopold.

``Unfortunately Jordan will be unable to participate further in the World Cup due to his injury status,'' American team GM Larry Pleau said in a statement. ``However this represents a tremendous opportunity for Paul Martin, who is a rising young star in the National Hockey League and a player who can contribute for us on defence.''

Martin had 24 points (6-18) and a plus-12 rating in 70 games with the Devils last season.

The U.S. face Canada in a another exhibition game Wednesday night at the Corel Centre.

PLG · 08-25-2004, 02:59 PM

If you can't beat them, kill em'.

**SnowAvalanche33** · 08-25-2004, 03:24 PM

Man, they need to pull some Devil rookie I've never heard of for this team now? That's embarassing...

Maakala · 08-26-2004, 10:45 AM

I just heard on Sportscenter this morning that Hal Gill broke his foot last night and will need to be replaced. That American defense is just getting weaker and weaker.

**The Raven** · 08-26-2004, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maakala

I just heard on Sportscenter this morning that Hal Gill broke his foot last night and will need to be replaced. That American defense is just getting weaker and weaker.

With Hal Gill out, it's only stronger

EDIT: in fact...

http://www.wch04.com/generated/h4NPwmLFlg.html

Not bad. I like Liles; he's at least got a lot of heart.

Maakala · 08-26-2004, 05:51 PM

Wow I thought Liles was Canadian. He is probably an improvement over Gill anyway so good news for them.

Jill · 08-26-2004, 09:46 PM

The P.M. hehe. Not a bad choice I honestly don't know to many U.S. NHLers on Defense so he doesn't seem like such a bad pick. For some reason I thought Paul Martin was Canadian.....Must be the name.

08-25-2004, 02:34 PM	#1 (permalink)
Maakala SportsGamer Sucks Ass Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Peterborough, ON Posts: 1,542 vCash: 252	Martin Replaces Leopold on USA Martin to replace Leopold for Team USA TSN.ca Staff 8/25/2004 OTTAWA (CP) - The defending World Cup champion United States suffered their third major loss on the blue-line Wednesday when Jordan Leopold of the Calgary Flames pulled out because of a concussion. He suffered the injury in the third period of Monday night's 3-1 exhibition win over Canada in Columbus, Ohio - a game in which he scored the final goal. It may prove to be a crippling loss for the Americans, who have already seen Detroit Red Wings star blue-liners Derian Hatcher and Mathieu Schneider pull out. Leopold, a key part of Calgary's Stanley Cup run this spring, was on a top pairing on this U.S. team with veteran Chris Chelios. Paul Martin of the New Jersey Devils, coming off his rookie NHL campaign, will replace Leopold. ``Unfortunately Jordan will be unable to participate further in the World Cup due to his injury status,'' American team GM Larry Pleau said in a statement. ``However this represents a tremendous opportunity for Paul Martin, who is a rising young star in the National Hockey League and a player who can contribute for us on defence.'' Martin had 24 points (6-18) and a plus-12 rating in 70 games with the Devils last season. The U.S. face Canada in a another exhibition game Wednesday night at the Corel Centre. __________________

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08-26-2004, 10:45 AM	#4 (permalink)
Maakala SportsGamer Sucks Ass Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Peterborough, ON Posts: 1,542 vCash: 252	I just heard on Sportscenter this morning that Hal Gill broke his foot last night and will need to be replaced. That American defense is just getting weaker and weaker. __________________

08-26-2004, 05:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
Maakala SportsGamer Sucks Ass Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Peterborough, ON Posts: 1,542 vCash: 252	Wow I thought Liles was Canadian. He is probably an improvement over Gill anyway so good news for them. __________________

08-26-2004, 09:46 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jill Formerly known as Nazzy19 Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: B.C., Canada Posts: 6,542 vCash: 384	The P.M. hehe. Not a bad choice I honestly don't know to many U.S. NHLers on Defense so he doesn't seem like such a bad pick. For some reason I thought Paul Martin was Canadian.....Must be the name. __________________

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