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SPORTS THE BATTALION _9 Wednesday, October 8, 2003 esday, October 8, 2003 Turco wants to improve; not another record year or less (price must ring personal possessions e. If item doesn’t sell, d to qualify for the 5 cancelled early. - ---I- I ROOMMATES mate needed for brand new® Graham. Backyard, pets ok bed/bathrooms! No bills um $333/month. Call Derek 55- ites needed. 3bd/2ba housen e. $400/mo +1/3utilities. Inter- :tion. Please call Sarah 979- te needed. IbdrnVIba lorjfi and new. $350 first month free, great place. 575-9049 te needed. Available Decern- V4bth. furnished apt. @ &■ Luther St. $420/mo +1/4bls. 25. mmate wanted for 3/2 house le, $325/mo. +1/3utilities. 979- SERVICES Defensive Driving. Lots-of- a-lotl! Ticket dismissal/insur- ount. M-T(6pm-9pm), W- n), Fri.&Sat.- Fri(6pm-8pm) 2:30pm), Sat(8am-2:30pm). lent serving you 20yrs. Inoffi- Aggieland Kiva Inn, Ste200 o Applebee's). Walk-ins wel- /cash. Lowest price by law. Ave. S. 846-6117. 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He doesn’t. “That’s some- ihingl’ll never for get, It was a magi cal season,” Turco said. “I won’t be breaking any records, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be a better goaltender. That’s what I’m starting to accomplish right now.” Turco is driven by the goal of win- aStanley Cup. That’s where is came up short again after an incredible regular season for Turco and the team. Year two with Turco between thepipes begins Wednesday night when the Stars play their regular season opener against Anaheim. The Mighty Ducks eliminated top-seeded Dallas in the second round of last season’s Western Conference playoffs. “It’s tough to come of the gate in your first year as starting goalie and put up those type of num bers," said Stars captain Mike Modano. “Anything less, people are going to be wondering what’s wrong with Marty. But you just can’t copy those type of years.” Turco’s regular season includ ed a 31-10-10 record, a league- test ,932 save percentage, seven shutouts and his first All-Star game appearance. His postseason numbers were a 1.88 GAA and .919 save percentage. “I know 1 can become a lot better than I have been ... more consistent, a little stronger,” Turco said. “That’s the focus right now for me, to get better and not to really worry about expecta tions.” It’s only fitting that Turco and Giguere face each other to start the new season. Both have new - contracts and are considered two of the league’s best up-and- coming goalies. Giguere went from making $900,000 last season to a new four-year deal worth nearly $20 million. Turco missed the first week of training camp before signing a new $12 million, three-year contract, up from $850,000 last season. Before getting his chance as the starter, Turco spent two sea sons behind Eddie Belfour, the often reclusive and quirky goal- tender who led the Stars to two Stanley Cup finals. Knowing he had to bide his time, Turco focused on his practice habits and attention to detail. Stars coach Dave Tippett doesn’t expect any letdown from Turco, and the only number that matters to the coach are wins. “Marty is a very driven guy. I expect our team to play well in front of Marty, and I expect that he’ll rebound with another great year,” Tippett said. While home during the sum mer, Turco finally had a chance to enjoy his record a little bit. u I wont be break ing any records, but that doesn’t mean I can’t be a better goaltender. — Marty Turco Stars goaltender - sign up with Student Ex ; - t FREE roundtrip airline tick-/ 5 International destinations-, >a, Dominican republic, Cos- jbean hot spots and more, anyone else? 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