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By Stephen Hawkins
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DALLAS — Marty Turco
always knew he’d be ready when
tils turn came to be the No. 1
goalie for the Dallas Stars. He
responded with an incredible
lecord season.
So how does Turco plan to live
ip to the standard he set last sea
son with a modern-day NHL
record 1.72 goals against aver-
age?
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
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