Why Do I Love Steve Yzerman?
onthewingsblog.com 14 days ago — I was not around to be a fan during the era of the “Dead Things.” I was born after Yzerman was already on the team. I was 15 days shy of 1 year old when he was named captain. I was in Africa when he brought the Cup back in 1997, and had just returned when he handed it to ...

The Captain Steve Yzerman heads to the Hall of Fame
detnews.com 15 days ago — Gregg Krupa / The Detroit News The gusting winds of mid-autumn blew in British Columbia as Ron Yzerman packed two sons and their hockey gear into the car and drove to a rink in Cranbrook. The league that interested the father, in 1970, was for ...

Steve Yzerman: Most Gracious Superstar
nhl.fanhouse.com 15 days ago — by Susan Slusser In an age of look-at-me professional athletes, full of boasting, silly taunting and big celebrations over routine plays, Steve Yzerman is a reminder that the best and most talented shine all the brighter for humble behavior. The longtime Red Wings captain, and a three-time ...

Yzerman to drop puck tonight; fans get Yzerman plaque
freep.com 12 days ago — Posted November 12, 2009 - 11:57 a.m. Yzerman to drop puck tonight; fans get Yzerman plaque Yzerman plaque fans attending Vancouver-Detroit game will receive (Courtesy Detroit Red Wings) Yzerman plaque fans attending Vancouver-Detroit game will ...

My Top 10 Steve Yzerman Moments
thehockeywriters.com 18 days ago — I still find it hard to believe that it’s been over three years now since I last saw Steve Yzerman lace up his skates for the Red Wings. Known as ‘Stevie Y,’ or ‘The Captain,’ Yzerman’s long and storied career is full of awards and accolades, but this coming ...

Yzerman excelling off the ice, just like he did on it
nhl.com 19 days ago — A well-rounded legend By Dan Rosen - NHL.com Staff Writer When Steve Yzerman focused on becoming a two-way player, personal success combined with team success. More than 1,700 points and three Stanley Cups later, he's a worthy member of the Hockey ...

Yzerman’s Detroit Legacy
hockeyheidi.wordpress.com 8 days ago — Last week Detroit Red Wings’ Steve Yzerman was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and his contribution to the world of hockey is indisputable. I always knew his role in hockey, but his imprint on me was validated when I had to fill out a questionnaire regarding my favorite hockey team for a ...

Yzerman and Hull Lead Hall of Fame Inductees Sportsbooks Online
sbgglobal.com 12 days ago — Sportbooks online had the hockey Hall of Fame inducting a number of players recently including Steve Yzerman and Brett Hull. Both of those players impacted results at the offshore sportsbook for many years and are considered two of the all-time greats.

Steve Yzerman to be enshrined in HHOF tonight
wingingitinmotown.com 13 days ago — More photos » by Tom Pidgeon - AP 1 day ago: FILE - In this June 7, 1997, file photo, Detroit Red Wings captain Steve Yzerman skates off with the ...

Newest class of Hockey Hall of Fame gets its rings
newsday.com 14 days ago — Yzerman, Hull, Robitaille, Leetch, Lamoriello received their Hockey Hall of Fame rings Monday.

Most memorable moment of Brett Hull's career still tainted for some — NHL.com News in English 19 days ago
Even in retirement, Brett Hull finds himself defending the controversial goal that won the Dallas Stars the 1999 Stanley Cup. The most memorable moment of his Hall of Fame career continues to be tainted in the eyes of some - the majority ...

What can be learned from games against Cup finalists? — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 17 days ago
Twice in three days, the Sharks must face Stanley Cup Finals teams. They fell in a shootout at Detroit on Thursday and tonight they welcome the league champion Penguins to HP Pavilion. Fun scheduling. Along with having to contend with two of the ...

Sharks make it a laugher over champs — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 16 days ago
Just over a year ago at HP Pavilion, the Sharks schooled the eventual Stanley Cup champions, out-shooting the Penguins by a ton in an early season win. "Last year at this time, they taught Pittsburgh a lesson," said Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, who ...

SHARKS 5, PENGUINS 0 / A laugher over champs — SFGate: Top Sports Stories 16 days ago
Just over a year ago at HP Pavilion, the Sharks schooled the eventual Stanley Cup champions, out-shooting the Penguins by a ton in an early-season win. "Last year at this time, they taught Pittsburgh a lesson," said Penguins coach Dan Bylsma, who ...

Leetch to become part of Hall of Fame — NYDailyNews.com - Hockey 15 days ago
Brian Leetch has raised a Stanley Cup, a Conn Smythe Trophy and a banner with his famous No. 2 over the years at MSG. There's only one honor left. There are 44 players in the Hockey Hall of Fame who have worn the Blueshirt, and you could argue No. 45 ...