Peter Stastny: Class competitor

He speaks of the game in the same manner in which he played it — passionately, honestly and earnestly.About 15 minutes after Team Slovakia practiced for their first round-robin game... read more

Published: Dec 04, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Rob Brown: The right choice, Part 2

After a much-heralded start to his NHL career, Rob Brown, who recorded 106 goals in his first three seasons, began to experience tougher times during his fourth campaign, one that saw him traded... read more

Published: Nov 08, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Rob Brown: The right choice, Part 1

He could have played longer than the 543 NHL games he has to his name, but the prospect of more wins would have meant an even greater loss for Rob Brown.All it took was one glimpse of the... read more

Published: Oct 02, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Curt Brackenbury: Still making a difference

His time in hockey was characterized by a commitment to motivating others. Some 20 years after hanging up his skates, nothing much has changed for Curt Brackenbury.Although he would wear... read more

Published: Sep 03, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Bob Kelly: Leading the hit parade

The ‘Houndog’ brought plenty of bite to his game as one of the Broad Street Bullies, but Bob James Kelly could also hurt the opposition in plenty of other ways, too.When the... read more

Published: Aug 01, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Charlie Robert Simmer: Crowning glory

It would only make sense that Charlie Robert Simmer would shine as soon as he went “Hollywood.”Although it would take a few years of NHL experience before he hit his best... read more

Published: Jul 02, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Kelly Kisio: The winning edge

He made the most out of every opportunity that came his way over a 761-game NHL career, but even when they weren’t there, Kelly Kisio still managed to be a big success.Even before he... read more

Published: Jun 04, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Danny Gare: Immediate impact

It didn’t take Danny Gare very long to feel as though he belonged at hockey’s premier level. In fact, all it took was one shift.Although he had proven himself a polished... read more

Published: May 02, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Cam Neely: Paying tribute to a Boston great

It only seems right that Boston players and fans will be looking up on January 12, the day when one of the most popular and prolific Bruins will have his number retired. Ask almost any... read more

Published: Apr 04, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Nick Fotiu: The sporting life

He was definitely big enough and by all accounts good enough to pursue a professional football career. Nick Fotiu went with his gut feeling, though, and chose pucks over pigskins, a decision he... read more

Published: Mar 04, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Andre Boudrias: Large and in charge

He might not have measured up to most of his opponents when it came to the ‘tale of the tape,’ but Andre Boudrias loomed large every time he took to the ice.Standing just... read more

Published: Feb 09, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05

Stan Smyl: The toast of the West Coast

What’s the best way for an aspiring big-leaguer to get noticed? For Stan Smyl, it came in the form of a training camp body check against a teammate, one of the toughest players to ever play... read more

Published: Jan 01, 2003 Last Modified: Jun 05, 2008 | 15:05