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Local Canucks fans will have an extra reason to tune in to tonight’s game in Phoenix — as Hope’s Jeff Hoggan will be playing for Wayne Gretzky’s gang.
The 31 year old right winger was signed with the Coyotes as a free agent last summer, but has been toiling on the farm club in San Antonio Texas this season.
“His team was on the east coast on a 25-game road trip when he got the call last week,” said his mom Ann on Monday. “He had all winter clothes with him — and he won’t be needing those in Phoenix.
“He played his hundredth NHL game on Wednesday in Detroit. That was a 5-4 loss, then they lost 7-2 to the Hurricanes at home on Saturday. They’re not doing too well — but Jeff got some power play time on Saturday and Wayne Gretzky said he had a good game, so I guess he’s staying for a while. They’ve got a lot of injuries right now.”
Hoggan, who previously played on the St. Louis Blues and the Boston Bruins, is fortunate to get another chance in this highly-competitive league and he’s already making a mark for himself. Saturday, he assisted Steven Goertzen on the Coyotes’ first goal — and posted a fighting major, when he tangled with Brandon Sutter. That’s one goal short of a Gordie Howe hat-trick.
The 6’1”, 188-pounder also led Phoenix in the hitting category, with 7 of their 37 take-outs on the night. Hoggan’s ice time was 9:37 on Wednesday and 11:06 on Saturday — respectable minutes for a forward. |
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