Pe NSTI) PUNCI SPORTS unm unconvinced of Canucks GOAL LINES AS WONDERFUL as things were last year in the Vancouver Canucks’ camp, chief magistrate Pat Quinn still hasn’t rid himself of the haunting playoff- memories resulting in his club failing to advance to the Campbell Conference final. Indeed, finishing first overall in the Smythe Division with a club record 96 points was delightful. And what a thrill it was to lay claim to the fourth-best point total overall behind the New York Rangers, Washington Capitals and Detroit Red Wings. But having to struggle in no small way to eliminate Winnipeg in the first round of playoffs be- fore being so rudely dispatched by Edmonton in the division final continues to play on Quinn’s ac- tive mind. “We were handed a real lesson with Edmonton last year,’’ Quinn says. ‘‘We beat ther in a lot of categories.. We outplayed them territorially and outshot them ... Organizers happy with response to "93 telethon THE 1993 Variety Club Telethon held this past weekend was a huge success, say organizers. The 22- hour event raised $4,506,859 and in the process raised public awareness of B.C.’s special-needs kids. The telethon communicated warmth, compassion, dignity, emotion and understanding for the physically and mentally challenged youngsters. Hosted by BCTV, with an in- ternational cast led by Ray Charles, Dame Vera Lynn, Bob McGrath: and David Foster, the Variety Telethon unveiled a grow- ing relationship with the Van- couver Sun to help fund Canuck Place, North America's first free-standing hospice for termi- nally ill children, Vancouver's multi-cultural achievement, Moun? St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Vancouver Island’s newest pro- ject, the Variety Kids Park. As the countdownto 6 p.m. Sunday began, Bob McGrath led the cast, crew, and volunteers in the song ‘We Believe in You.”’ 1993 Variety Club Telethon chairman Barry Law said, ‘‘Even with weather. unconducive to watching television, the telethon was a resounding success. | am proud of the people of. British Columbia who gave us a record total.” For more information about the Variety Club. Telethon call 669- 2313. we did a fot of the things that are supposed to win hockey games. But at the end of the night, at the end of the series, they had it won. “A lot had to do with our own discipline, our immaturity and making the smart plays at the right time. These are things we still have to learn.’ Quinn added. Nary a day goes by that Quinn doesn't remind his foot soldiers about those very elements required to take things the next step: i.e., advancing beyond the Smythe Division final, He talks in terms of ‘‘prit’® and “mental toughness."’ The word ‘character’? often comes into play. Quinn maintains there are only two ways to improve a hockey club. “*Make a trade,’ he says, ‘or get better from within.” Then he quickly adds: ‘Getting better from within is our goal.” Between now and the March 16 NHL trading deadline, Quinn will decide if the current roster has what he refers to as “the inner strength’! to improve on last year's playoff performance, At this point, despite maintain- ing the top rung of the regular- season Smythe standings, | don’! think Quinn is convinced. He dropped an obvious hint last week when he told Craig Daniels of The Financial Post: ‘‘For a team that scores as many goals as we do, when we have the man ad- vantage we just don’t seem to work together. We're a very indi- vidual group. We have the skills, but we have to use those skills a little bit differently.” Quinn waited until March 5, 1991 before putting the final touches to a resounding trade that brought new life into his organization with the arrivals of Geoff Courtnall, Ciiff Ronning, TIRNEET Ci é& We have the skills, but we have to use those skills a little bit differently. 99 Robert Dirk and Sergio Momesso from St. Louis. It was on the same day, though it was hardly noticed at the time, the Canucks acquired Dana Murzyn from Calgary. Last week’s subtle addition of hard, and broken-nosed, Tim Hunter on waivers from the Quebec Nordiques could be the beginning of bigger plans to be engineered in the weeks — or days — ahead. 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