By Mark ‘Scoop’ Malinowski Status: President of Hockey Operations for Las Vegas Golden Knights and former General Manager 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. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 170 …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL left winger from 1976-1988 for the New York Rangers, Hartford Whalers, Calgary Flames, Philadelphia Flyers and Edmonton Oilers. Also played for the WHA’s New England Whalers. Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 210 pounds DOB: May 25, 1952 In: Staten Island, N.Y. First Hockey Memory: “Going to Madison Square Garden for my first time (vs. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL left wing from 1976-1983 for Boston Bruins, Quebec Nordiques, Colorado Rockies and New Jersey Devils. Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 DOB: April 1, 1953 In: Cornwall, Ontario First Hockey Memory: Squirt tournament in Maxville, Ontario. The Jubilee rink was packed. It was an old barn. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL right wing 1976-1988 for Atlanta Flames, Calgary Flames, Minnesota North Stars and Boston Bruins. HT: 6-3 WT: 205 DOB: June 7, 1955 In: Asuncion, Paraguay First Hockey Memory: They called me up in 1976. Played the Montreal Canadiens and Larry Robinson who I grew up …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Tampa Bay Lightning right wing and alternate captain. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, he won the Hart Memorial Trophy (NHL’s most valuable player 2015-2016), Art Ross Trophy (NHL leading scorer 2018-2019) and the Ted Lindsay Award as the best player voted by …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Rangers goaltender from 2005-2020. Inducted into Hockey Hall of Fame in 2023. Only goaltender in NHL history to record eleven 30-win seasons in his first twelve seasons – holds the record for most wins by a European-born goaltender in the NHL. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 194 pounds DOB: March 2, …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Las Vegas Golden Knights center. Ht: 5-9 Wt: 174 pounds DOB: December 27, 1990 In: Cap-Rouge, Quebec First Hockey Memory: “I think probably from pictures. But I remember my dad took me out to skate when I was four-years-old.” Hockey Inspirations: “When I was young a …
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By Scoop Malinowski Occupation: Getty Images Director of Photography and Hockey Imagery. DOB: March 12, 1955 In: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education: W.T. Clarke High School and C.W. Post School of Professional Accountancy. NHL Fantasy Hockey: Early Peek At Top 10 Centers for Next Season Childhood Hero: “Spiderman.” Hobbies/Interests: “Strangely enough – …
Read More »Biofile Ken Yaremchuk Interview
Status: NHL center 1983-1989 for Chicago Blackhawks and Toronto Maple Leafs. Played professional hockey in Switzerland from 1989-1999. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 183 DOB: January 1, 1964 In: Edmonton, Alberta First Hockey Memory: Well my first memory of hockey is in Edmonton, in Beverly. I was playing minor hockey with my …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Former NHL defenseman from 1978-1988 for Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks. Played in 1981 NHL All-Star Game. Ht: 6-3 Wt: 220 DOB: December 19, 1958 In: Toronto, Ontario First Hockey Memory: Playing in the backyard. My father (John) flooded the backyard with ice. Hockey Inspirations/Heroes: When …
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