12 - Sunday, Sepiember 11, 1994 - North Shore News An LES MANY SPORTS enthusiasts would probably agree that Hockey Night in Canada is a tradition — a fun way to spend an evening — and in Canada, a birthright. But with the Oct, | season-opener Jess (han three weeks away, the absence (to press time) of a new collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League (NHL) and the NHL Players’ Association (NHLPA) could mean an owners’ lockout or, con- versely, a players’ strike, At centre ice is a dollars-and-sense issue that has both sides benched end NHL commissioner Gary Betiman facing off aguinst NHLPA executive director Boh Goodenow, The main puck-stopper among the many tabled issues is the determining factors upon which big-buck salaries ure based. The players won't agree to a salary cap, The NHL insists upon a negotiated relationship between salaries and revenue, For many faus the idea of a shortened hockey season is inconceivable, outrageous, and just plain unreceptable. For others, escalating ticket costs have priced them and their interest out of the professional hockey market. Will it affect you if the NHL season is cut short? Milton A be ep eh : me INQUIRING REPORTER Bill Gallop North Vancouver Yes. } like to watch hock- ey, particulary the playoffs. Olivia Valdez North Vancouver Yes and it will affect my grandsons because they are hockey fanatics. They are crazy about the game, Martin Wiett North Vancouver Yes. | like hockey. Its one of my favorite sports. J enjoy the long season. Michael Rogge North Vancouver Yes. The NHL dispute seems 10 be going the same way as baseball and there has to be a cure for salaries that are getting out of hand, Allison Poirier North Vancouver Yes. A group of friends and | were thinking about getting scusons tickets, but now we are thinking twice about it. SURVEY TEAM YES NO NO ‘DON’T OPINION KNOW Horseshoe Bay 9% 86% 5% a Dundarave/Ambleside 21% 171% s-- 14% 80% 6% 0% ~~ Norgate/Pemberton Heights 28% 68% a A% Capilano/Delbrook Highlands 15% 85% ~~ o- Lower Lonsdale 16% 81% so 3% Central and Upper Lonsdale 22% 74% 2% 2% Lynn Valley 18% 76% 2% 4% Blucridge/Deep Cove 20% 10% 6% 4% TOTAL wricsssceressseccesescssssensrsansseens 18% 77.8% 2.2% 2% The North Shore News survey team telephoned 456 North and West Vancouver residents to find out whether they will be affected if the NHL hockey season is cut short duc to a labor dispute. The fol- lowing is a complete breakdown of survey results. British Properties Photo: Cindy May From deep dark chocolate to soft subtle taupe, youll find a full range of brawns back in fashion jor fall. Whether youre looking for rugged chestnut brown boots, or a silky beige scarf, shop the second floor fashion stores at Lonsdale Quay Market. tt. A, Monique steps out in a new look from “Melrose Ave.”, Mark sports a classic new jacket and silk tie from ‘J, Gregory Men’ Apparel” Were on the waterfront at the fout of Lonsdale Avenue. For more info call 985-6261. Open daily. FREE PARKING ON WEEKENDS.