By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL Hall of Fame right winger played for the Chicago Blackhawks from 1958-80. Stanley Cup winner; Four Art Ross Trophies for most points; two Hart Trophies for MVP (’67, -68); 1,467 career total points; Lester Patrick Trophy in 1976; Two Lady Bing Trophies. Ht: 5-foot-9 Wt: 169 pounds DOB: May 20, …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL left wing from 2000-2012 for Detroit Red Wings, Los Angeles Kings, New York Rangers, Dallas Stars. Lead the NHL in penalty minutes in 2003-2004 and 2005-2006. Scored 95 goals in 608 games. Ht: 5-11 Wt: 195 pounds DOB: April 10, 1980 In: North York, Ontario Hockey Inspirations: “Brett Hull was always my favorite …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL defenseman from 1996-2022 for Boston Bruins, Ottawa Senators, New York Islander and Washington Capitals. Won Norris Trophy in 2009 as NHL’s top defenseman. HT: 6-foot-9 WT: 251 pounds DOB: March 18, 1977 In: Trencin, Slovakia Hockey Inspirations: “Oooh, that’s a tough one. I always looked up to my parents; they were my closest …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: Philadelphia Flyers director of player personnel. NHL right winger for the Philadelphia Flyers, Edmonton Oilers and San Jose Sharks from 1982-1996. Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 210 pounds DOB: Oct. 12, 1962 In: Saskatoon, Sask.Hockey Inspiration: “My dad (Phillip). He was always there to watch us when we were kids.”Nicknames: “Brownie, Bird, Brown …
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Status: Washington Capitals right winger. HT: 6-4 WT: 220 DOB: March 29, 1994 In: Toronto, Ontario First Hockey Memory: “Backyard rink in Toronto. My dad would build one ever since I was two years old. I had a brother (Peter) that was five years older than me. So I’d go back with …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: New York Rangers center. Member of Team USA in Four Nations Cup tournament. Ht: 6-1 Wt: 205 pounds DOB: March 14, 1993 In: East Palestine, Ohio First Hockey Memory: “I was one of the first guys to play hockey from my hometown. So my dad built me a rink in our backyard when I was younger. …
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By Scoop Malinowski Status: NHL right wing for Philadelphia Flyers and Minnesota North Stars from 1975-1985. Currently serves as Senior Advisor to Dave Scott, Comcast Spectacor Chairman and CEO/Governor of the Flyers Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210DOB: December 2, 1955 In: St. Paul, Minn.Childhood Heroes: “Well, I was a big baseball fan, I loved baseball when I was a …
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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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