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Article: Lohmiller Shoots Harder Than Capitals
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- The Washington Post
- Article date:
- December 28, 1993
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The Washington Capitals held their third annual skills competition
last night in front of an estimated 7,300 fans at USAir Arena. Chip
Lohmiller won the hardest shot competition with a slap shot of 94.3
mph. Yes, Lohmiller is the kicker for the Washington Redskins. Yes,
he was there as celebrity. Yes, he won anyway.
A year ago, winners could have advanced to a league-wide
competition at the All-Star Game. This year, the competition at the
All-Star Game will be among game participants and defending
champions.
Capitals defenseman Al Iafrate, whose 105.2 mph shot won the
competition at the All-Star Game, did not ...