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Show ___ The Salt Lake TribuneSPORTS Saturday, May 22, 1999 Can Belfour’s Stars Win Duel Against Roy’s Avalanche? THE ASSOCIATED PRESS | DALLAS — Ed Belfour of the lias Stars is intent on shaking is reputation as a goaltender whocan't win thebig one. Juneau Wants to Win — And Enjoy Playofis “Thatis whata true leaderwill do for a hockey club.” Dallas gave Belfour a three- THE ASSOCIATED PRESS BUFFALO, N.Y. — Winning year, $10 million contract last season to be that kind of leader. There would be no better way ‘to do it than by outdueling Colorado's Patrick Roy in the Western He lived up to the challenge as the Stars rodetheir hot goalie to the experienceof the playoffs is also Belfour and Roy will be going consecutive gamesthatled directly to Detroit goals. The Red Wings wonthe series in six games and important to the Buffalo Sabres center. “Some games you're not going to win, but you still hi the moment and bi back at it,” Juneau “There's conferencefinals. Then, with the series 1-1, Belfour made menta) blunders in Conferencefinals. Whenthe series begins tonight, head-to-head in the playoffs for the first time sinee a 1996 secondround series ketween Colorado and Chicago. Belfour and the Blackhawks wonthe first game. Then he con- intense Belfour couldn't put a team over the top. Belfour's pattern of grand success followed by failure beganin 1992 when he helped Chicago win 11 straight playoff games, then was swept by Pittsburgh in the missed Game 2. When he returned, Belfour played great, but ronto. Juneaustored awaya fewhigh- Cup. That title further cemented In 1993, Belfour became just the fifth goalie with multiple 40- to the Stanley Cupfinal with the Washington Capitals. One was an overtimegoal in Game6that gave Roy’s status as the gold standard of goalies. It was the third time his straight ence title, and ended the season win seasons, then lost four the Capitals the Eastern Confer- Another in 1995, but Detroit won three overtime gamesto advance. So far this postseason, Belfour specifically for that type of post‘on leadership. has been superb. His 1.68 goals- Roy did it again last round as Gdlorado went from being down against averageis best among the four remaining playoff goalies and he and Royaretied for the best save percentage at .929 “Little things aren't bothering 2-0astheseriesshifted to Detroit, then winning four straight to eliminate the two-time defending champions. ‘There is no better playoff per- }former than Patrick,” Avalanche ach Bob Harleysaid. ‘‘He feels pressure. He lives for that Bupressure. He can handle that pressure while raising his own am (Bewet3) playoffs. Chicago reachedthe finals again “tame under the pressure of hayimg been acquired at midseason ae ; the one-round exit followed in ‘94 ame went on the trophy andit PASTERN CONFERENCE Detrolt vs. Orlando Send, ay dina David Zalubowaki/TheAasociatedPress Colorado goalie Patrick Roy pre eparesto stop a shot against the Kings. Roy andDallas goalie Eddie Belfour are expected to dominate the series when the Avalancheplaythe Stars. hat we need from Eddie Stars Coach Ken Hitchcocksaid all structured around our team. “just see him morefocused on traded to Colorado with Roy in 1995 and joined Dallas last sea- Belfour won't be spooked by hav- his job and not on the peripheral ing Roy in the opposite net, but son. “Some teamshavetried to get under Eddie's skin, but he’s also said he doesn’t expect his not really worried about stufflike he waslast year. He won't take a whackat a guy or start chirping at them. He’s just stopping pucks. “Eddie's gone a long ways past that now,” Hitchcock said. “Eddie’s moreinto thelight at the end arcane ee Seta, May 4 Houston 5, Chicago 2 Moody My 10 (ag 8 Hoon 47 eden, MyIt Sat. May 22 OVAL TRACK 2 land 4, Detroit i Pin (Chicago 8, Houston @ FERRERS against Dallas in the Western hard to advance. Conferencefinal. “He said it was not to win the Cup . . the more fun he had was actually during the time — the goodtimeshehadgetting there,” ages his teamto appreciateits ac- complishments while working “That's one of the require- ments. You've got to have fun,” Ruff said after practice. “It's work hard, have fun andenjoyit We wantthem to enjoyit.” eae paying ead 1) ae eeu) LetSLUMS)LLartoy forneyyvehicles? When you could qualifyforthe experience. 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I think being able to do that is what makes special athletes special.” BOLKYMOUNTAINRAGEWAYE Houston 4, Chicago 2 Tea two goals, seven assists — in the playoffs. Dallas a Frida (Colorado at Dilla $30pa other area thatis not relevant to = Pe Haan Cicgod Satara, May 8 (hiexgo 2 Howson | forhis current team. The center was dealt to Buffalo in March and has nine points — wastes no extra energy on any of the tunnel. His own personal ede, May 15 slo 3. Deroea ' mie stuff that comes with this business. I watch his routine. He goalie to be motivated by Roy. Wednesday,May 12 sn challengesare within, and they're him,” said Mike Keane, who was THL PLAYOFFS x lightslast season, when hemadeit finals. le aie went on to win the Stanley Buflalo at Tor Baffao at Toro Torontoa Buffalo, Toronto scale $300 always good momentsin a hockey game. 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