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Yzerman excelling off the ice, just like he did on it
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 Hall of Fame. READ MORE RELATED CONTENT:
Steve Yzerman Tribute and HOF Speech
Steve Yzerman Tribute and HOF Speech
detroit4lyfe.com — Yzerman was one of the greatest captains ever (more) Steve Yzerman Tribute and HOF Speech

All Eyes On Yzerman
greatesthockeylegends.com — There are lot of great memories of Steve Yzerman in his Hall of Fame career.I will always... remember the offensive one-man wizardry early in his career, and the transformation into the grizzled Stanley Cup champion later on in his career.But for me, the ... (more) All Eyes On Yzerman
The Captain Steve Yzerman heads to the Hall of Fame
The Captain Steve Yzerman heads to the Hall of Fame
detnews.com — 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 ... (more) The Captain Steve Yzerman heads to the Hall of Fame
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NHL.com posts three superb articles about Hockey Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman
Snapshots — ... would back it up on the ice," Lidstrom told NHL.com. "He would lead by example, and I think his determination really showed when the game was on the line. I'm not overly vocal either. I'll try to say something at the right moment and try to talk in the locker room as well, but what I try to do most importantly is lead by example, lead on the ice." And Rosen spoke to Lidstrom about the strange disconnect between Yzerman the former teammate and Yzerman the de-facto assistant GM #2... November 5, NHL.com : "Sometimes you still look at him as a teammate," Lidstrom told NHL.com. ...

All Eyes On Yzerman
Greatest Hockey Legends.com — ... goals. But at the Olympics and in Stanley Cup playoffs, when the games counted most, Yzerman came through brilliantly. Despite playing almost literally on just one leg and in obvious pain, he willed his teams to victory. You could simply not watch Yzerman that year and not cheer him on. It was one of the most amazing displays of hockey in the history of the game. It is that passion for hockey that earned him his spot in the Hockey Hall of Fame. It is that passion driving Yzerman to excel off the ice , too. While everyone in Canada will be celebrating Yzerman this weekend, ...

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HHOF 2009 Steve Yzerman Induction Speech (HD) (video)
youtube.com 15 days ago — Steve Yzerman gives his acceptance speech at the Hockey Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Toronto on Monday evening - November 9th 2009.
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Steve Yzerman: Most Gracious Superstar
nhl.fanhouse.com 16 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 and Hull Lead Hall of Fame Inductees Sportsbooks Online
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latimes.com 45 hours ago — Hall of Famer Steve Yzerman has a big task as executive director for Canada's Olympic hockey team -- pick from among the biggest talent pool to form a team expected to win a gold medal at the Vancouver Games next year. ( Richard Lam / Associated ...
Darren Eliot: Special memories of new Hall of Famers Steve Yzerman and Luc Robitaille
sportsillustrated.cnn.com 16 days ago — Steve Yzerman and Luc Robitaille enter the Hall of Fame today in a stellar class. Darren Eliot, who played with both in the NHL, recalls them as young players with a thirst for greatness.
Steve Yzerman says 2010 Team Canada roster 'starting to take shape'
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Frozen in timeBruins & NHL - BostonHerald.com 21 days ago
The Massachusetts Hockey Hall of Fame announced its nine inductees for the 15th annual induction ceremony Nov. 11. They are: former Boston College and Bruins player Bob Sweeney;...
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Flyers' Hartnell on NHL Live!NHL.com News in English 20 days ago
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Most memorable moment of Brett Hull's career still tainted for someNHL.com News in English 20 days ago
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