Mr BioFile Interviews by Scoop Malinowski
Status: NHL right wing/defenseman from 1982-2001 for Pittsburgh, Edmonton, Los Angeles, New York Rangers, San Jose, Boston. Undrafted free agent won two Stanley Cups with Edmonton 1986-1988. Scored 118 goals in 1,076 total games.
Ht: 6-1 Wt: 235
DOB: May 18, 1963 In: Hamilton, Ontario
Childhood Heroes: “Bobby Orr. Gordie Howe. Bobby Hull. Terry Fox – he ran across Canada with one leg.”
Nickname: “Magic – because I always wanted to be a finesse player. They’d tease me about it in Baltimore because I’d try so hard. Only nickname that stuck.”
Best Book I Read: “Wayne Gretzky’s book. I was in it. It made me feel good to be mentioned. I love to read it. Reminds me of good times in the past.”
Favorite Movies: “Brian’s Song. Something For Joey – John Cappeletti won the Heisman Trophy for his brother Joey. His heart was so strong. He played from the heart. That really gets me.”
Favorite Meal: “Lasagna.”
Favorite Breakfast: “Oatmeal and English muffins.”
Favorite Ice Cream Flavor: “Maple walnut.”
Early Hockey Memory: “We won our local championship. It was such a thrill. I was on a team with my brothers Chris and Gerry. In Cayuga, Ontario (age 9).”
Hobbies/Interests: “Being very active.”
Greatest Sports Moment: “First Stanley Cup with Edmonton in 1987.”
Favorite Sport To Watch Outside Hockey: “Beach volleyball. To play…baseball. I love baseball.”
Favorite Athletes To Watch: “Michael Jordan. Holly McPeak. Andy Van Slyke. Martina Navratilova.”
Funniest Player Encountered: “Dave Semenko.”
Closest NHL Friends: “Kevin McClelland, Wayne Gretzky.”
Last Halloween Costume: “Batman.”
Interesting Fact: “I’m never happy with my play. Always a little frustrated.”
People Qualities Most Admired: “Anybody who shows strength and courage in adverse situations. Whether they are handicapped, underogs or anybody. People who are unwilling to accept any defeat, who don’t stop trying no matter what the odds.”
Musical Tastes: “Metallica, Pearl Jam, Soul Asylum, Stone Temple Pilots. These are great questions. I’m enjoying this.”
