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History and Heroes

Bessone Set A Shining Example
When it comes to college hockey, no coaching position has bigger shoes to fill than the top job at Michigan State University.           ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 15:06
Al Iafrate, Amo Bessone, Michigan State University, Rick Comley, San Jose Sharks, History and Heroes

George Nagobads, Mike Ilitch's Pizza & Colleen Coyne of the 1998 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team
George NagobadsTimeless Wonder Still Puts Safety First Accomplished. Dedicated. Selfless. Ageless. All are words that describe a prominent figure in the world of ice hockey.    ...
Tuesday, July 21, 2009 - 12:08
Colleen Coyne, food, George Nagobads, Mike Ilitch, U.S. Women’s Olympic Team, University of Minnesota, History and Heroes

Len Ceglarski,1960 Olympic Winter Games, Mike Ramsey

Ceglarski Was More Than A Hockey Coach Good coaches have the ability to extract talent hidden deep within their players. Great coaches also have the gift to forge a lasting impression on the lives of...
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 13:27
1980 U.S. Olympic Team, Boston College, Clarkson College, ECAC, Len Ceglarski, NHL, U.S. Olympic Team, History and Heroes

Harvard Grad Commands Record Books
Mark Fusco put his NHL dreams on hold to play for Team USA at the 1984 Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. For four years, Mark Fusco was the face of Harvard University ice hockey. He rewrote the...
Friday, July 17, 2009 - 10:13
Bryan Trottier, Harvard, Hockey Hall of Fame, Mark Fusco, Stu Irving, U.S. Olympic Team, History and Heroes

Hockey’s Roots Run Deep For Dougherty
The 1956 Olympic Team with Dick Dougherty, second from left back row, and head coach John Mariucci, upper right. The temperature in International Falls, Minn., has fallen well below zero, but U.S....
Friday, May 29, 2009 - 15:45
Dick Dougherty, Hockey Hall of Fame, John Blue, John Mariucci, U.S. Olympic Team, History and Heroes

1976 Canada Cup, Rick Chartraw and Robbie Ftorek
A Moral Victory At 1976 Canada Cup No one expected much from Team USA in the first Canada Cup tournament in 1976, but the team went above and beyond expectations.    After opening the...
Monday, May 25, 2009 - 21:57
1976 Canada Cup, Rick Chartraw, Robbie Ftorek, History and Heroes

Jimmy Carson, Mike Grier and Tony Amonte
Carson carved out great NHL career Jimmy CarsonEven when he was just 5 years old, Jimmy Carson had dreams of playing in the NHL. At the ripe young age of 18, he got his wish. The 2nd overall pick of...
Monday, May 25, 2009 - 20:30
Jimmy Carson, Mike Grier, Tony Amonte, History and Heroes
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