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Indeed, the secret of success this year in the NHL has been with the backstop, as both Detroit and Quebec feature solid savers. Where has Mike Vernon come from? The Red Wing is most notably known for his playoff performance as a Calgary Flame, but has risen from the dead. Watch and see if the old guy still can pack a wallop...

Author: By Bradford E. Miller, | Title: No Sieve | 4/21/1995 | See Source »

Israel helped backstop the Crimson to the NCAA Final Four in 1994; his 12-2-2 record and 2.30 goals against average were among the nation's best...

Author: By Darren Kilfara, | Title: Goalie Israel Becomes A Flyer | 5/13/1994 | See Source »

Lancette also emphasized his backstop's defense. A catcher, after all, is a pitcher's best friend...

Author: By Matt Howitt, | Title: Baseball Stomps Clueless Engineers | 4/21/1994 | See Source »

Morgan, in his first season as a backstop, improved his defense quickly while wielding a torrid bat. He hit .358 with a remarkable 34 RBI's in just 109 at-bats...

Author: By A. PREBLE Jaques, CONTRIBUTING REPORTER | Title: Loaded With Hitters and Just Itchin' to Play Ball | 3/17/1992 | See Source »

...came Armstrong, who proceeded to ground to Natalie Gardiner. But the ensuing throw home bounded to the backstop, and Harvard led again...

Author: By Jonathan D. Unger, | Title: Batswomen Sweep Quakers in Ivy Opener | 4/24/1989 | See Source »

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