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Bob
Probert:
Played for the Detroit Red Wings and Chicago Blackhawks. While
a successful player by some other measures, Probert is best
known for his activities as a fighter and enforcer. He was
also known for his on (and off)-ice antics, as well as being
one half of the "Bruise Brothers" with teammate
Joe Kocur, during the late 80s and early 90s.
Probert
regularly appears in charity games (he estimates at least
20 this year), speaks at conventions, and conducts youth clinics.
His activities as a Red Wings alumnus are somewhat limited
by the fact that, due to his criminal background, he requires
an immigration waiver each time he wants to cross the border.
Click HERE for more.
Gary
Leeman:
A speedy right-winger with soft hands, Gary Leeman played
nearly 700 NHL games for five different clubs. He was best
known as a gritty scoring machine on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Beginning in 1986-87, Leeman was a top goal scorer for the
club with four-straight 20-goal seasons. In 1988-89, he scored
32 goals and was picked to play in the NHL All-Star Game.
In 1989-90, he formed the potent "GEM Line" with
Ed Olczyk and Mark Osborne and became the second Toronto player
after Rick Vaive to register a 50-goal season! Click HERE
for more.
Dave
Hutchison:
Growing
up in small-town Ontario, Dave Hutchison was steeped in NHL
culture. Making the big leagues was his first goal, but his
ultimate objective was to get his hands on the Stanley Cup.
He made his NHL debut with the LA Kings in 1974, establishing
himself as a role player who played an aggressive style of
stay-at-home defense. He credits coach Bob Pulford for his
longevity by stressing the importance of playing within his
means and to never hold the puck longer than a second and
a half.
Dave
also played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, usually the stay-at-home
part of the Salming/Hutchison tandem. In 1980, he was traded
to his favorite club as a child, the Chicago Blackhawks. During
his two-plus seasons with the team, he was the defensive foundation
upon which his partner, Doug Wilson, could afford to jump
up into the offensive play. Wilson won the Norris Trophy in
1982, and Hutchison went on stage with him when the award
was given out. Click HERE
for more.
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