A statue for Mario? Nov 13, 2009
With all due respect to compass points, a game with a tradition like that found in the NHL would be better-served if its divisions and conferences were named after people like Conn Smythe and Lester Patrick and, for that matter, the Prince of Wales. A history as rich as that of the NHL should be embraced, not ignored. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Yzerman, Hull, Leetch and Robitaille inducted into Hall of Fame Nov 10, 2009
In 1992, he was awarded the Lester Patrick Trophy for outstanding service to hockey in the United States. Share: Text. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Penguins lose Gonchar for 4-6 weeks Oct 22, 2009
Fifteen years after Mark Messier and Mike Richter led the New York Rangers to an elusive Stanley Cup title, they were honored with the Lester Patrick Award, recognizing contributions of outstanding service to hockey in the United States. The former Rangers were joined by Jim Devellano, who has spent more than four decades in hockey - largely with the Detroit Red Wings - in this year s class. (Boston Globe)
Releases/Features Jul 5, 2009
UM Heads to UAA, DU Hosts UMD, CC Hosts UW, MTU Travels to MSU - North Dakota, Michigan Tech Come Up Big in Weekend WCHA Play; Denver, Wisconsin Battle Back for Saturday Victories - St. Cloud State Within Three Points of First Place after Win at DU Friday; Sioux Continue Surge; Mavericks Win at Wisconsin; CC, MTU Skate to Tie - A Golden Gopher-Pioneer Playoff Match Would Assure Fireworks - Colorado College Athletics Announces 2007 HOF Class - Talented Bulldogs Look to Reverse Fortunes Over Final... (Wcha.com)
Steve Yzerman's Career Jun 23, 2009
Lester Patrick Trophy; presented by the NHL and USA Hockey to honor a recipient's contribution to ice hockey in the United States - 2006. Sixth, all time in NHL points behind Wayne Gretzky, Mark Messier, Gordie Howe, Ron Francis and Marcel Dionne. (Suite101.com)
