Ken Kretsch writes:
 
>I was reminded of Jim when I read a post from last week pooh-pooh'ing high
>school hockey in western Pennsylvania. They actually play
>good hockey all across the nation, even in central New Jersey.
 
I believe Frank Anzalone graced NJ hockey with his presence for a spell,
coaching in Toms River before moving on to the ECHL. My chronology may
be a bit off...would Dowd be one of Frank's recruits?
 
New Jersey was also the home of Brian Lawton, the first No. 1 NHL draft
pick to come directly from high school. He then went on to an
unimpressive career with the North Stars and a few other teams.