CALM BEFORE THE STORM
Goalie Joey MacDonald's personality and temperament not to mention his ability and skill make him an ideal candidate for success. Story and photos by Mark Newman Weddings are [...]
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A TIME TO SHINE
Dozens of hockey's rising stars will converge on Grand Rapids next February for the 2004 Pepsi AHL All-Star Classic. Story and photos by Mark Newman Predicting the weather [...]
‘Victor’ Hugo
A winning attitude helped energize Hugo Boisvert’s pro hockey career.Story and photos by Mark Newman After playing five hours of hockey, one’s senses tend to blur. And yet for H [...]
Money Player
Loaded with skill, Michel Picard has always had a knack for depositing the puck into the net. Story and photos by Mark Newman In sports, they call them money players. They are t [...]
Miller High Life
about some famous families and certain things come to mind: the Kennedy clan, of course, is famous for politics; the Jacksons and Osmonds, strangely opposite, are both known for their affinity for music; the name of [...]
Rhymes With Hot
Griffins goaltender Marc Lamothe is enjoying an all-star season, but he’s keeping cool about his accomplishments. Story and photos by Mark Newman [...]
Cleared For Takeoff
Cincinnati Mighty Ducks rookie Brian Gornick is splitting his time between the American Hockey League and the U.S. Air Force. Story and photos by Mark Newman Most hockey players who are c [...]
Home Sweet Home
Dave Van Drunen has quietly found himself a place to stay in Grand Rapids with his steady defensive play.Story and photos by Mark Newman There is no way Dave Van Drunen will ever take [...]
Amazing Comeback
San Antonio Rampage center Serge Payer's remarkable recovery from a debilitating disease has taught him to appreciate the little things in life. Story and photos by Mark Newman Eve [...]
Seven-Year Itch
Griffins defenseman Patrick Boileau is feeling pretty good about his decision to join the Red Wings after being a mainstay in the Washington Capitals' minor league organization. Story and photos by Mark New [...]
Bamm Bamm
The rubble left on the ice by Griffins forward Ryan Barnes is often impressive. "Barney" likes to rock people. Story and photos by Mark Newman Grinder. Mucker. Scrapper. Digger. Gam [...]
'NIK' OF TIME
The Red Wings hope lightning has struck twice with the arrival of defenseman Niklas Kronwall.Story and photos by Mark Newman Kronwall has benefited from his pairing with Michigan Sta [...]