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Jerez Preview: Can Anyone Stop the #72?

  Lately, Marco Bezzecchi is making winning look easy. With a flawless hat trick of victories in Thailand, Brazil, and the USA, the #72 has treated the early-season standings like his own personal victory lap. Next stop: Jerez. Will the win streak continue in Spain, or can anyone actually disrupt the rhythm of Bez? The "Global Takeover" in Three Acts: Thailand: To open the season in Buriram, Bezzecchi converted a dominant pole position into a Sunday masterclass. Every lap was led by him, crossing the finish line with a 5.5-second cushion over Pedro Acosta, setting the tone for a flawless start to the season. Brazil: In a treacherous race in Goiânia that was shortened due to track degradation concerns, Bez pulled an ambush at the first corner. He kept his cool on a track that felt more like a gravel pit than a circuit, bringing home back-to-back wins from second on the grid. USA: At COTA - the most technical track they face - Bezzecchi proved he could win anywhere. He...

Hartland Monahan Passes Away At 72




   Hartland Monahan, a forward who played for six NHL teams and played a total of 334 games, died on Saturday, December 9th.


   Monahan was drafted to the California Golden Seals in 1972, playing one game in 1973-74 before he had moved onto the New York Rangers. He became more recognized when he went on to play for the Washington Capitals. Monahan was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1977, then played for the Los Angeles Kings during the 1977-78 season. He played for the St. Louis Blues until he retired in 1980-81 season.

   The 1976-77 season was Hartland Monahan's best. He had 23 goals and 27 assists in 79 games with the Washington Capitals.


   He lived in a sports family, his father-in-law, Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion, and his son Shane Monahan who had played 2 seasons for the Seattle Mariners from 1998, 1999.

 


 


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