Status: GM of Washington Capitals. Former NHL forward from 1983-1989 for New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils and Winnipeg Jets. Won Hobey Baker Award as top collegiate player in 1982 at Bowling Green State University.
DOB: July 2, 1958 In: Guelph, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “Playing in the backyard rink that my father (George) built for us.”
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Status: Montreal Canadiens left winger.
DOB: April 6, 1982 In: Stewart Valley, Sask.
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 218 pounds
First Hockey Memory: “Either watching it on TV or playing hockey on a pond or the outdoor rink.”
Hockey Inspirations: “What inspired me obviously was my dad was really a big part of my life and he enjoyed
the game [...]
Status: Ottawa Senators pro scout. Former Detroit Red Wings head coach and assistant GM. Former AHL and WHA defenseman.
DOB: March 25, 1941 in Copper Cliff, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “Going down to Stanley Stadium in Copper Cliff, Ontario, early in the morning, six o’clock in the morning and having a game with a bunch of other [...]
Status: NHL left winger from 1982-2006 with Buffalo, Toronto, New Jersey, Boston, Colorado and Tampa Bay.
Ht: 6-4 Wt: 220
DOB: Sept. 29, 1963 In: Hamilton, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “Down on the Hamilton Bay. My dad and his uncles, his brothers, we all used to go and skate on Hamilton Bay. That was before I started [...]
Status: Philadelphia Flyers right winger/center.
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 172 pounds
DOB: Jan. 12, 1988 In: Hearst, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “Just being in the basement with my dad and playing some hockey and just playing a lot of hours with that.”
Hockey Inspirations: “My dad inspired me a lot when I was a kid. He helped [...]
Status: Former coach of the St. Louis Blues and the New York Islanders dynasty. NHL
defenseman from 1953-1971 for Detroit, Chicago, Toronto and St. Louis.
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 180 pounds
DOB: November 1, 1932 In: Sudbury, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: “That’s a long time ago. I used to skate a lot with my dad, we used to play a [...]
Status: NHL center/right winger from 1977-1989 for New York Rangers, Detroit, Pittsburgh and Los Angeles. Currently serves as a hockey in-studio analyst for MSG Network.
Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds
DOB: July 6, 1957 In: Sudbury, Ont.
Hockey Inspirations: “Growing up, for me, it was Bobby Orr. Living in Canada, I loved his style, how he dominated [...]
With his tendency to reveal minimal copy to the New York media, the understated Rangers coach John Tortorella is a bit of a mysterious figure. So Blueshirt Bulletin decided to set sail to Tampa, Florida – where “Torts” coached for seven seasons – on a quest to learn more about the personality and methods of [...]
Status: NHL right winger from 1980-1992 for Montreal, New York Rangers and Boston. Played for USA in 1987 Canada Cup. Was selected by Montreal 231st overall in 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. One of only nine players to accumulate more than 3,000 career PIM. Scored 110 career NHL goals.
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 205 pounds
DOB: Feb. 9, 1958 [...]
Status: Detroit Red Wings right winger
Ht: 6-3 Wt: 222 pounds
DOB: Dec. 23, 1979 In: Landsbro, Sweden
Hockey Inspirations: “I read all the biographies when I was a kid – Wayne Gretzky, Borje Salming, Peter Forsberg. So I guess those would be the first ones who come to mind.”
First Hockey Memory: “My first memory is breaking my [...]
