StarTribune.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
... the locker room high-fiving his teammates. He said the best two captains he ever played for were Brian Leetch and Mark Messier his first two seasons in New York.As for the lineup, the only change is Eric Belanger in for Colton Gillies. Oh, and of course, Niklas Backstrom in for Josh Harding. Craig Weller earned a second straight game and Cal Clutterbuck will have to sit for a second...
The Ladies... love the Olympics (Free subscription) | 18/11/2008
... -Launched his skating days playing roller-hockey growing up in Hell’s Kitchen with his brother Brian. He's the distinguished one holding the award. 6. Brian Leetch - His 71 points in one season are a record for an American-born NHL defenseman in his rookie year. He shoots, he scores! 7. Phil Housley - The U.S.-born NHL record holder for assists, Housley jumped right from Minnesota...
Kukla's Korner (Free subscription) | 12/11/2008
from Chris Johnston of the CP via the Globe and Mail, There will probably be a crowded class when the Hall opens its doors again next November. Steve Yzerman is a lock to enter in his first year of eligibility and it’s hard to imagine Brett Hull, Brian Leetch and Luc Robitaille not joining him. All four of those players were legitimate stars in their prime and each has won a Stanley Cup...
Star Tribune (Free subscription) | 08/11/2008
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA - Hockey fans who have gotten used to watching Jeremy Roenick, Chris Chelios, Brett Hull and Brian Leetch play tournament after tournament and dominate for USA Hockey better get ready for change.Those players represented the United States proudly over the years, winning the World Cup of Hockey in 1996 and a silver medal at the 2002 Olympics, but their international...
Army Archerd (Free subscription) | 28/10/2008
In N.Y., James Nederlander will receive the Visionary Leadership Award from Francine LeFrak, gala co-chair as well as director of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundations. Christopher's daughter, Alexandra Reeve Givens, will present the Spirit of Courage Award to Chuck Close. The Dana Reeve HOPE award will be presented by Will Reeve to Mike Richter and Brian Leetch, former members of...
