- Ken Hitchcock
Ken Hitchcock (born December 17, 1951 in Edmonton, Alberta) also known as "Hitch" is an NHL hockey coach and pro scout, and current head coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Hitchcock began his coaching career during the 1984-85 season where he was coach of the Kamloops Blazers of the Western Hockey League. Hitchcock spent six seasons with the Blazers, leading them to two WHL championship victories in 1985-86 and 1989-90. - Ed Belfour
Edward John "The Eagle" Belfour (born April 21, 1965 in Carman, Manitoba, Canada) is an NHL goaltender who, as of July 1st, is a free agent. Belfour was born in Carman, Manitoba and grew up playing hockey. He played junior hockey for the Winkler Flyers before going to the University of North Dakota where he helped the school win the NCAA championship in the 1986-87 season. - John Cullen
John Cullen (born August 2, 1964 in Puslinch, Ontario, Canada) is a former professional ice hockey centre who played ten seasons in the National Hockey League between 1988-89 and 1998-99. John Cullen followed his father, Barry Cullen, and uncles Brian Cullen, and Ray Cullen into the NHL. He did not play during the 1997-98 season due to a battle with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. During his time in the NHL Cullen played for four different teams, the Pittsburgh Penguins, … - Nikolai Khabibulin
Nikolai Ivanovich Khabibulin, "Nikolaj Ivanovič Chabibulin"; born January 13, 1973 in Sverdlovsk, USSR, now Yekaterinburg, Russia), nicknamed "the Bulin Wall", is an NHL goaltender for the Chicago Blackhawks. His abilities have been recognized with four appearances in the NHL All-Star Game. He is the first Russian goalie ever to win the Stanley Cup, and has also won an Olympic gold medal with the CIS in 1992, and a bronze medal with Russia in 2002. - Kevin Constantine
Kevin Constantine (b. December 27, 1958) has coached hockey teams in the NHL, IHL, and numerous major junior hockey leagues. He is currently coach of the Houston Aeros in the AHL. - Steve Maltais
Steve Maltais (born January 25, 1969 in Arvida, Quebec, Canada) is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. He was originally selected by the Washington Capitals in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Steve played in the National Hockey League with the Capitals, Minnesota North Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, Detroit Red Wings, and Columbus Blue Jackets. - Radek Bonk
Radek Bonk is a professional ice hockey center in the NHL for the Nashville Predators. He was drafted third overall by the Ottawa Senators in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. He spent time in Europe as well as in the IHL before becoming an NHL regular. He went on to play for the Senators for 10 seasons, eventually becoming the team’s top center. A skilled player, he was often criticized in the Ottawa media for his lack of aggression, despite his size. - Dave Tippett
David "Dave" Tippett (Born: August 25, 1961 in Moosomin, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a former left-winger and current head coach in the National Hockey League. Tippett is the 19th head coach of the Dallas Stars, since accepting the job on May 21, 2002. As head coach for the Dallas Stars, Tippet has a career record of 87-48-27. - Jani Hurme
Jani Hurme (born January 7, 1975 in Turku, Finland) is a Finnish professional ice hockey goaltender. He was drafted by the Ottawa Senators in the third round of the 1997 NHL Entry Draft with the 58th overall pick. After playing three seasons for TPS in Finland's SM-liiga, Hurme made his North American debut in the International Hockey League with the Indianapolis Ice during the 1997-98 season. - Glen Hanlon
Glen A. Hanlon (born February 20, 1957 in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada) is a Canadian former National Hockey League goaltender and current head coach. Hanlon is currently head coach of the Washington Capitals. He was drafted by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1977 NHL Entry Draft, in the third round (40th overall pick). He has played for the Vancouver Canucks, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers and Detroit Red Wings. He has also played in the WCHL, Central Hockey League, … - Ray Whitney
Ray Whitney (born May 8, 1972 in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta) is an ice hockey player in the National Hockey League (NHL) currently playing for the Carolina Hurricanes. He has a son named Shayne. Before Ray Whitney played his first game on the ice, he was one of the Oilers' stick boys during Wayne Gretzky's late career in Edmonton; the other was Ryan Smyth. Ray was drafted in the second round (32nd overall) in the 1991 NHL Entry Draft by the San Jose Sharks. - Bruce Cassidy
Bruce Cassidy (born May 20, 1965 in Ottawa, Ontario) is an ice hockey coach who is currently the head coach of the Kingston Frontenacs of the Ontario Hockey League. Cassidy was a defenceman who played in the Ontario Hockey League with the Ottawa 67's from 1982-1985, and he was selected by the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League in the 1983 NHL Entry Draft, selected in the 1st round, 18th overall. - John Weisbrod
John Weisbrod is a former General Manager and Chief Operating Officer of the Orlando Magic, a professional basketball team of the NBA. Born in Syosset, NY, Weisbrod attended and played Center on the Harvard ice hockey team from 1987 to 1991. He started ice hockey with the Oyster Bay Gulls and was part of a team that won NY State Championships in 1978, 1980 and 1982 and the Pee Wee National Championships in 1980. - Mike Fountain
Mike Fountain (born January 26, 1972 in North York, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey player. Mike Fountain started in junior hockey with the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. After playing seven games for the Hounds, he was traded to the Oshawa Generals. Fountain played two seasons with Oshawa and was named to the OHL first all-star team in 1992 and was the spare netminder for Canada at that year's World Junior Championships. - Brent Gretzky
Brent Gretzky (b. February 20 1972 in Brantford, Ontario, Canada) is an ice hockey player, and the brother of Wayne and Keith Gretzky. He briefly played in the NHL for the Tampa Bay Lightning. Taught the game by his father Walter, Brent was drafted by the Tampa Bay Lightning in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft. Unfortunately he would not find the same success as Wayne. During Brent's 13 game stint with Tampa Bay, … - Pat Foley
Pat Foley is an American broadcaster who called games for the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks on television and on the radio for over twenty-five years before parting ways with the team in May 2006. A native of Chicago's North Shore, Foley received a degree in telecommunications from Michigan State University. He joined the Blackhawks' broadcasting crew at the age of 26 after calling games for the now-defunct Grand Rapids Owls of the International Hockey League, … - Gary Agnew
Gary Agnew (born May 24, 1960 in Niagara Falls, Ontario) is an ice hockey coach who is currently an assistant coach of the Columbus Blue Jackets of the National Hockey League. As a player, Agnew played four years for the University of New Brunswick and then for the Fredericton Express of the AHL and the Milwaukee Admirals of the International Hockey League. In 1990 Agnew took over the head coaching job of the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. - Richard Shulmistra
Richard Shulmistra (born on April 1, 1971 in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) is a retired ice hockey goaltender that has played in the NCAA, American Hockey League, National Hockey League, International Hockey League, United States Hockey League, and the Deutsche Eishockey-Liga. - John Erskine
John Erskine (born June 26, 1980, in Kingston, Ontario) is a professional ice hockey defenceman in the National Hockey League with the Washington Capitals. Erskine began his upper-level hockey play with the Quinte Hawks for the 1996-97 season. For the 1997-98, 1998-99, and 1999-2000 seasons, Erskine played for the London Knights of the Ontario Hockey League. Erskine won the Max Kaminsky Trophy as top defenseman in the OHL in 1999-2000. - David Oliver
David Oliver (born April 17, 1971 in Sechelt, British Columbia, Canada) is a Canadian ice hockey forward. A graduate of the University of Michigan, Oliver started his NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers in 1994. He would also play with the New York Rangers, Ottawa Senators, Phoenix Coyotes, and Dallas Stars. For the 2006-2007 season he is under contract with Dallas Stars. He has also played in the American Hockey League, International Hockey League, … - Steve Tuttle
Steve Tuttle (born January 5, 1966 in Vancouver, British Columbia) is a retired Canadian hockey right wing who played for parts of three seasons (1988-1991) for the St. Louis Blues of the National Hockey League, scoring a total of 28 goals in his career. He was traded to the Tampa Bay Lightning, spending time with their International Hockey League affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen. In 1993, without playing a single game for the Lightning, he was traded to the Quebec Nordiques, … - Jason Botterill
Jason Botterill (born May 19, 1976 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada) is the director of hockey administration for the Pittsburgh Penguins and a former professional hockey left winger. He was drafted by the Dallas Stars in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft, First Round, Twentieth Overall. Before turning pro, he played four seasons (1993-97) at the University of Michigan, where he helped lead the Wolverines to an NCAA national championship in 1996. - David Ling
David Ling (born January 9, 1975 in Halifax, Nova Scotia) is a professional ice hockey player who currently plays for Toronto Maple Leafs in the National Hockey League. July 9, 2007 GM John Ferguson Jr. announced a one year deal with the Toronto Maple Leafs. He played 93 games in his NHL career, mostly for the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ling as a junior player played for the Kingston Frontenacs, where he recorded 135 points in 1994-95, … - Dallas Eakins
Dallas Eakins (born 20 January, 1967 in Dade City, Florida) is a former American ice hockey defenseman. Eakins was drafted 208th overall by the Washington Capitals in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. He went on to play 120 career NHL games, scoring no goals and 9 assists for 9 points. However, the majority of Eakins career was played in the AHL and the IHL. In those two leagues, Eakins played 882 games, … - Scott Thomas
Scott Thomas (born January 18, 1970, in Buffalo, New York, USA) is a retired professional ice hockey right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 56th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1989 NHL Entry Draft. Thomas played 39 games with the Sabres over two seasons, 1992-93 and 1993-94. He returned to the National Hockey League late in his career, appearing in 24 games with the Los Angeles Kings in 2000-01. - Chris McAllister
Chris McAllister (born June 16, 1975 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a Canadian ice hockey player who currently plays for the Kalamazoo Wings in the International Hockey League and formerly played in the National Hockey League. McAllister was drafted 40th overall by the Vancouver Canucks in the 1995 NHL Entry Draft. Prior to the Canucks, McAllister played 56 games for the Toronto Maple Leafs from 1998-2000 before playing with the Philadelphia Flyers, Colorado Avalanche, … - Eric Belanger
Éric Bélanger is a Canadian professional hockey center. He currently plays for the National Hockey League's Nashville Predators. He was drafted in the fourth round, ninety-sixth overall, by the Los Angeles Kings in the 1996 NHL Entry Draft. Before making his NHL debut, Belanger played with the Beauport Harfangs and Rimouski Oceanic of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, Fredericton Canadiens, … - Francois Leroux
Francois Leroux (born April 18, 1970) is a former National Hockey League defenceman with the Edmonton Oilers, Ottawa Senators, Pittsburgh Penguins and Colorado Avalanche. A first-round draft choice of the Edmonton Oilers in the 1988 NHL Draft, Leroux played in 249 NHL games over parts of 9 seasons. At 6'6" and over 240 pounds, Leroux was a physical, defensive-minded defenceman who amassed 577 penalty minutes in his career. - Nelson Emerson
Nelson Emerson (born August 17, 1967, in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) is a former National Hockey League right wing. He was drafted in the third round, 44th overall, by the St. Louis Blues in the 1985 NHL Entry Draft. After playing four seasons at the Bowling Green State University, where Emerson was a 3-time finalist for the Hobey Baker Award, Emerson made his professional debut with the Blues' IHL affiliate, the Peoria Rivermen, at the end of the 1989-90 season. - Jim Carey
Jim Carey (born May 31, 1974 in Dorchester, Massachusetts) is an American retired National Hockey League goaltender. He was drafted by the Washington Capitals in the 1992 NHL Entry Draft, second round, 32nd overall. He played for the NCAA's University of Wisconsin, AHL's Portland Pirates and Providence Bruins, the NHL's Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins, St. Louis Blues, … - Paul Kruse
Paul Kruse (born March 15, 1970, in Merritt, British Columbia, Canada) is a former National Hockey League left wing. He was drafted in the fourth round, 83rd overall, by the Calgary Flames in the 1990 NHL Entry Draft. After playing three seasons in the Western Hockey League with the Moose Jaw Warriors and Kamloops Blazers, Kruse joined the International Hockey League's Salt Lake Golden Eagles. After splitting three seasons between the Golden Eagles and the Flames, … - Cory Cross
Cory Cross (b. 3 January, 1971 in Lloydminster, Alberta) is a professional ice hockey defenceman, selected by the Tampa Bay Lightning 1st overall in the 1992 NHL Supplemental Draft. After spending three seasons on defence for the University of Alberta, Cross made his professional debut with Atlanta of the IHL. He saw spot duty with the Lightning for two seasons before playing his first full season in the NHL during the 1995/96 season. - Christian Matte
Christian Matte (Born January 20, 1975 in Hull, Quebec) is a retired professional ice hockey player who played briefly in the NHL with the Colorado Avalanche and Minnesota Wild. He shot right handed and played right wing. After playing a year with the Granby Bisons in the QMJHL Matte was drafted by the Quebec Nordiques in the 6th round, 153rd overall in the 1993 NHL Entry Draft. - Mick Vukota
Mick Vukota (born September 14, 1966 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) is a former NHL Right Wing. Undrafted, he signed with the New York Islanders, who were looking to add toughness and muscle to their roster, on March 2, 1987. Vukota worked his way up the system and found himself skating on NHL ice by the end of the 1987-88 season, and he even scored his first goal. - Trent Yawney
Trent Yawney (Born: September 29, 1965 in Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan, Canada) is a retired hockey defenceman and a former head coach of the NHL Chicago Blackhawks. He was drafted by the Chicago Blackhawks in the 1984 NHL Entry Draft, Third Round, Forty-fifth Overall. He played for the SJHL Saskatoon J's, WHL Saskatoon Blades, IHL Indianapolis Ice, the NHL Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, St. Louis Blues and the Team Canada Canadian national men's hockey team. - Ian Herbers
Ian Herbers (born July 18, 1967, in Jasper, Alberta) is a retired professional ice hockey defenceman. He was drafted in the tenth round, 190th overall, by the Buffalo Sabres in the 1987 NHL Entry Draft. Herbers played four seasons in the Western Hockey League, followed by four seasons with the University of Alberta, before going professional. He made his pro debut with the Cape Breton Oilers of the American Hockey League in the 1992-93 season. - Len Thornson
Len Thornson (born February 4, 1933 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) is a retired Canadian ice hockey forward. Thornson spent his entire professional hockey career with the Fort Wayne Komets of the International Hockey League. He was the league all-time leading scorer before Jock Callander broke his record in 2000 - Bill Bowler
Bill Bowler (born September 25, 1974, in Toronto, Ontario) is a former professional ice hockey centre. He played nine games in the National Hockey League with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the 2000-01 season, recording two assists. He also played professionally in the International Hockey League, American Hockey League, and Germany's Deutsche Eishockey-Liga. In 1994-95, while playing for the Ontario Hockey League's Windsor Spitfires, … - Lonnie Loach
Lonnie Loach (Born April 14, 1968 in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada) is a retired professional ice hockey player who spent the majority of his career in the IHL but also played briefly in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators, Los Angeles Kings, and Anaheim Mighty Ducks. He played left wing and shot left handed. - Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy (born September 12, 1950 in Toronto, Ontario) is a former hockey player in the NHL, and former head coach in the NHL and IHL. As a player, he played for the St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and had a brief stint with the Waterloo Black Hawks of the USHL. He has career totals in the NHL of 231 goals, 318 assists for 556 total points in 831 games played. Following his playing career, he decided to get into coaching.
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