News on Scratch and the Avs!
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As of March 25, 2004
- Karlis Skrastins owns the NHL's longest current games-played streak (345)
I told YOU ALL Skratch is the Man Of STEEL!
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IRON MEN: With Liles sidelined for the first time this season, Skrastins
and forward Milan Hejduk remain the only Avalanche players to appear in
all 77 games this season.
Skrastins has played in 346 consecutive games, the longest current
streak in the league.
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CONGRATS SKRATCH!!!!
These are the STARS that the DENVER POST selected:
Article Published: Monday, February 23, 2004
FEB. 22, 2004 GAME: avalanche 3, wild 1
"One of the game's unsung heroes was Karlis Skrastins, who played almost
28 minutes and was on the ice for 6:19 of Minnesota's 10 minutes in power-play time.
Avs Win 3-1 02.22.04
"He's been very consistent. His game is the same every night," coach Tony Granato said. "
Feb. 23, 2004 Game
Read Complete Story Here!
"I think everybody has to pick it up when you are going to get more ice time,"
Skrastins said. "When those guys are out, you have to help the team. We need
them back, though. We need those guys."
Read Who Fans Say The BEST MOVE This Year Was
*hint* Scratch is on the list! :)
Another Great Thread About Scratch!
Feb. 14, 2004 game:
"We like playing at sea level. We can't breathe at home," Sakic joked.
"We just have a lot of confidence when we play on the road. That'll be important in the playoffs."
Read The Complete Article
Defenseman Karlis Skrastins tied the game 2-2 with 27.8 seconds to play in the
second period after Steve Konowalchuk (two assists) won a faceoff in the left circle.
Skrastins' point shot deflected off a Red Wings player and sailed over goalie Manny Legace's glove.
posted Jan. 23, 2004 - Rocky Mountain News
BAD BLOOD: Florida's Marcus Nilson isn't a fan of Avalanche defenseman Karlis Skrastins,
whom he tried to goad into a fight in Wednesday's game. Nilson, who is from Sweden,
sustained a concussion in last year's World Championship tournament on a hit from behind
by Skrastins in a game against Latvia.
"He hit me a dirty hit that put me out for three months," Nilson told reporters after
Wednesday's game. "At least he owes me a fight, I think. He has to be, without a doubt,
the most gutless player in the league by far."
Get over it Nilson! Karlis didn't fight you because he has class!
And he didn't mean to give you a concussion- just knock some sense into you.....
but we can all see that didn't work!
Crying about it and dwelling on it won't get you anywhere Marcus!
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Read what Fans Have to Say About Skratch not Fighting Poor Baby Nilson!
Jan. 1, 2004: Karlis
Kids First Article posted Dec. 2003
Sept. 19, 2003: Scratch Article
Sept. 15, 2003: Avs Love Skrastins!
You bet we do! Scratch is such an asset to our team!
July 21, 2003: Another Story on Karlis
July 14, 2003: more on Karlis
Jan. 30, 2003: Bertuzzi nearly breaks Skrastins nose!
Predator Skrastins hoping to play a strong role with Latvia, maybe July 02 ?
June 15, 2002: Karlis Goes Back to Nashville to Play instead of playing in the Olympic game
Latvian Fans Are Mad, 2002
Karlis Skrastins of the Nashville Predators, one of two NHLers on the team,
set up Latvia's winning goal with a perfect pass.
2000 World Championship
Latvian Team Article
April 29th (yr unk) Scratch scored 3 goals in one period!
"I was just trying to get the puck on the net," Skrastins said. "We had lots of guys
in front and I don't think he (Mezin) saw the shots." When asked about his NHL situation,
Skrastins was upbeat. "My agent is still talking to Nashville, so hopefully these three goals will help me."
Congrats to Karlis for working so hard on the Latvian team to make it to the NHL!
We are so glad you here! You are a definite asset to the Avalanche and NHL!
LOTS OF OTHER GREAT KARLIS SKRASTINS STUFF
Photo Of Karlis playing for Latvia! at the 2002 Olympic Games
Welcome To Latvia
A Virtual Tour Of Riga
Latvia World Factbook
Latvian Newspapers & Magazine Subscriptions
Embassy Of Latvia
University Of Latvia -in English
University Of Latvia -in Latvian
Russians on NHL teams
Latvian Olympic Team
Skrastins Profile (I think it is in Latvian?)
Latvian Personal Home Pages
Kids First Fund
Latvians.com
"Karlis Skrastins--you can't stop him, you can only hope to contain him"
the previous statement was spotted on a Latvian Message Board
....and isn't it the truth! Karlis is THE MAN OF STEEL!
A WONDERFUL Karlis Skrastins Site by A Nashville Predators Fan!
Another Great Karlis Skrastins Site
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please email it to us!
Thanks!
All submissions are greatly appreciated!
(English)
NHL UPDATE- 2003- 04 season
Andris Jansons
There are three Latvians playing in the NHL (National Hockey League) this season:
Sandis Ozolinsh, Sergei Zholtok and Karlis Skrastinsh. Due to a conflict with the
Carolina Hurricanes, legendary goalie Arturs Irbe has been sent to the ECHL
(East Coast Hockey League) where is currently playing for the Johnstown Chiefs.
Irbe's return to the NHL is this season's number one question. His thoughts on the issue:
"It's all up to Carolina. I play where they tell me to play. I'm ready to get
back to the NHL at a moment's notice." * SANDIS OZOLINSH (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim)
began this season the most productively with 10 points ( 3 goals + 7 assists).
Ozolinsh' thoughts at the start of the season: "Good and not so good.
Everybody was waiting to see how we'd start the season after reaching
the Stanley Cup finals last year. There was too much attention on us,
and that was hard to handle." * SERGEI ZHOLTOK (Minnesota Wild) just returned
to team after missing several games due to an rregular heartbeat. In the
November 11 game versus the Vancouver Canucks, Zholtok scored his first goal
of the season, and in a previous game with Vancouver he had a fight with
Jarrko Ruutu. Sergei's statistics: 6 (1+5). * KARLIS SKRASTINS (Colorado Avalanche)
left Nashville in the summer and came to Colorado where he is considered
the best addition to the team Ð after Paul Kariya and Teemu Selanne, of course.
Skrastins' statistics are 3 (1+2). "I play my game in defense, which is just
what they expect from me. I don't go forward too much. I'm glad to be here
playing with these stars. I can learn and achieve a lot," says Skrastins.
------ Sports journalist Andris Jansons
(andris@jansonsmedia.com) lives in New Jersey, USA. http://www.jansonsmedia.com
(Latvian)
KAS SPELE NHL? Andris Jansons Sogad NHL (Nacionala Hokeja Liga) spele tris Latvijas
parstavji: Sandis Ozolins, Sergejs Zoltoks un Karlis Skrastins. Legendarais vartsargs
Arturs Irbe nesaskanu del ar sava kluba vadibu ir nosutits uz ECHL (East Coast Hockey League)
klubu Johnstown Chiefs. Irbes atgriesanas NHL ir jautajums numur viens. Vins pats saka:
"Tas viss liela mera ir atkarigs no Karolinas organizacijas. Vienigais ko es varu
darit ir spelet, kur man noradits. Jebkura mirkli esmu gatavs atkal spelet NHL."
* SANDIS OZOLINS (Mighty Ducks of Anaheim) sezonu ir iesacis visrezultativak: 10
punkti (3 guti varti + 7 rezultativas piespeles). Pats Sandis sezonas sakumu verte
atturigi : "Gan labi, gan slikti. Visi gaidija, ka tad mes pec pernas sezonas
Stenlija kausa finala saksim? Bija parak daudz uzmanibas, un tas mums bija par grutu."
* SERGEJS ZOLTOKS (Minnesota Wild) nupat atgriezies Wild pamatsastava pec vairakam
izlaistam spelem neregularas sirdsdarbibas del. 11. novembra spele pret Vancouver
Canucks guva pirmos vartus sosezon, iepriekseja spele paspejot izkauties ar Vankuveras
speletaju Ruutu. Zoltoka statistika ir 6 (1+5). * KARLIS SKRASTINS (Colorado Avalanche)
starpsezona parcelas no Nesvilas (Nashville) un tiek uzskatits par vienu no
vertigakajiem ieguvumiem Ð protams pec Paul Kariya un Teemu Selanne.
Statistikas raditaji: 3 (1+2). "Es speleju savu speli aizsardziba, ko no
manim ari prasa. Daudz uz prieksu nelienu. Esmu priecigs, ka esmu seit,
un varu spelet ar tadam zvaigznem. Varu daudz ko macities un daudz ko sasniegt,"
rezume Karlis. ----Sporta zurnalists Andris Jansons
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