Getting To Know: Willie Mitchell

Getting To Know: Willie Mitchell

by Mark Malinowski - November 23, 2008 10:05 AM EST

Most memorable moment? First car? Last vacation? The Canucks blueliner gives THN the scoop.
Status: Vancouver Canucks defenseman. Ht: 6-foot-3  Wt:  205 pounds DOB: April 23, 1977 In: Port McNeill, B.C. Hockey Inspirations: "My grandfather (Les) – he played back in the day.


Getting To Know: Gary Roberts

Getting To Know: Gary Roberts

by Mark Malinowski - November 14, 2008 8:53 AM EST

Tampa's ageless wonder answers questions ranging from his nicknames to favorite ice cream to most painful moment.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning left winger. Ht: 6-foot-1  Wt: 190 pounds DOB: May 23, 1966  In: North York, Ont. Hockey Inspirations: "Well, obviously Lanny McDonald was the guy I played with early in my career who was an inspirational leader for me and who taught me how to act on and off the ice.


Getting To Know: Jeff Finger

Getting To Know: Jeff Finger

by Mark Malinowski - November 7, 2008 9:54 AM EST

Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Jeff Finger answers questions ranging from his closest NHL friends to favorite movie.
Status: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman. Ht: 6-foot-1  Wt: 205 pounds DOB: December 18, 1979 In: Houghton, Mich. Hockey Inspirations: "Mario Lemieux was my favorite player, and Scott Stevens.


Getting To Know: Patrick Kane

Getting To Know: Patrick Kane

by Mark Malinowski - November 1, 2008 8:33 AM EDT

Last season's Calder winner answers questions ranging from his favorite ice cream to his most memorable goal.
Status: Chicago Blackhawks right winger. Ht: 5-foot-10  Wt: 163 pounds DOB: November 19, 1988 In: Buffalo, N.Y. Hockey Inspirations: "I think, growing up, obviously being from Buffalo, you got (Pat) LaFontaine, (Alex) Mogilny and I was a big fan of Joe Sakic, too.


Getting To Know: Bryan Murray

Getting To Know: Bryan Murray

by Mark Malinowski - October 24, 2008 9:03 AM EDT

The Senators GM answers questions ranging from his favorite ice cream to funniest hockey memory.
Status: Ottawa Senators GM DOB: December 5, 1942 In: Shawville, Que. Hockey Inspirations: "Gordie Howe probably as much as anybody.


Getting To Know: Henrik Lundqvist

Getting To Know: Henrik Lundqvist

by Mark Malinowski - October 12, 2008 8:51 AM EDT

The Rangers goalie answers a variety of questions ranging from his nicknames to his favorite cereal.
Status: New York Rangers goaltender. Ht: 6-foot-1  Wt: 194 pounds DOB: March 2, 1982 In: Are, Sweden Hockey Inspirations: "Patrick Roy and Dominik Hasek.


Getting To Know: Steven Stamkos

Getting To Know: Steven Stamkos

by Mark Malinowski - October 2, 2008 10:26 AM EDT

The No. 1 pick in the last NHL Entry Draft answers questions about his inspirations, music, food, junior memories and more.
BY MARK MALINOWSKI Status: Tampa Bay Lightning center   HT: 6-foot-0 WT: 176 pounds   DOB: Feb. 7, 1990 In: Markham, Ont.   Hockey Inspirations: "I'd probably say my dad.


Getting To Know: Rick DiPietro

Getting To Know: Rick DiPietro

by Mark Malinowski - September 23, 2008 2:33 PM EDT

The Islanders goalie answers questions ranging from favorite movie to his most embarrassing on-ice moment.
BY MARK MALINOWSKI Status: New York Islanders goaltender   HT: 6-foot-1 WT: 210 pounds   DOB: Sept. 19, 1981 In: Winthrop, Mass.


Getting to Know: Bruce Bennett

Getting to Know: Bruce Bennett

by Mark Malinowski - August 7, 2008 9:19 AM EDT

Hockey photographer Bruce Bennett answers questions on everything from his favorite meal to memorable moments.
BY MARK MALINOWSKI Occupation: Getty Images Director of Photography and Hockey Imagery. DOB: March 12, 1955 In: Brooklyn, N.Y. Education:  W.


Getting To Know: Archie Henderson

by Mark Malinowski - May 29, 2008 1:21 PM EDT

The former NHL tough guy and current scout answers questions ranging from musical tastes to his worst injury.
By Mark Malinowski Status: Former NHL and AHL player; current scout for the Ottawa Senators. Ht: 6-foot-6 Wt: 220 Born On: February 17, 1957 In: Calgary, Alta.


Getting To Know: Paul Holmgren

Getting To Know: Paul Holmgren

by Mark Malinowski - May 1, 2008 12:36 PM EDT

The Flyers GM answers questions ranging from his favorite ice cream to his first job to his greatest sports moments.
BY MARK MALINOWSKI Status: Flyers GM Ht: 6-3 Wt: 210 DOB: December 2, 1955 In: St. Paul, Minn. Childhood Heroes: "Well, I was a big baseball fan, I loved baseball when I was a kid.


Getting To Know: Brendan Shanahan

Getting To Know: Brendan Shanahan

by Mark Malinowski - April 10, 2008 12:32 PM EDT

New York Rangers veteran Brendan Shanahan answers a list of questions ranging from his favorite ice cream flavor to his first job.
BY MARK MALINOWSKI STATUS: New York Rangers right winger. HT: 6-foot-3  WT: 220 pounds DOB: January 23, 1969 IN: Mimico, Ont. Hockey Inspirations: "My three older brothers.


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