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Our weekly selection of hockey moves
that leave us scratching our heads. We don't recommend that any of these feats
be attempted at home. Submit your suggestions for Hoser of the Week directly to
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| For the Week of
11/11/02 |
Michael Croteau
Croteau, a
Canadian father, is suing the New Brunswick Amateur Hockey Association after
his 16-year-old son failed to win the league's most valuable player award.
Michael Croteau is seeking about $200,000 in psychological and punitive damages
from the association.
He also demands that the MVP trophy be taken from
the winner and given to his son, Steven. Croteau told the Globe and Mail
newspaper in a story published Thursday that Steven was the New Brunswick
Bantam AAA leading scorer, which made him the most valuable player. He said the
youth was so crushed when another player won the award at a banquet in March
that he lost his desire to play. The league's nine coaches or managers select
the most valuable player, and voting results are not disclosed.
Steven
had a league-leading 45 goals and 42 assists in 27 games, while the boy named
most valuable player finished fourth in league scoring with 21 goals and 39
assists.
"How do you justify that?'' Croteau said in the Globe and
Mail. "It's quite obvious he's the most valuable forward in the league.''
Brian Whitehead, the New Brunswick Amateur Hockey Association executive
director, confirmed the lawsuit was filed but declined to discuss details.
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