Presented by Mark 'Scoop' Malnowski, THN.com's Getting to Know asks hockey players and personalities a variety of questions that gives you, the reader, a glimpse into their lives.

Getting To Know

Luke Schenn

Luke Schenn

by Mark Malinowski - May 6, 2012 10:10 AM EDT

The Maple Leafs defenseman answers questions about his favorite place to play, closest friends and more.
Status: Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman. Ht: 6-foot-2  Wt: 220 pounds   DOB: Nov. 2, 1989  In: Saskatoon, Sask.   First Hockey Memory: "Backyard rink I guess, that my dad (Jeff) always had for us in Saskatoon.


Derek Stepan

Derek Stepan

by Mark Malinowski - April 22, 2012 10:58 AM EDT

The New York Rangers centerman talks about his most memorable moments, closest friends and much more.
Status: New York Rangers center. Ht: 6-feet Wt: 172 pounds DOB: June 18, 1990 In: Hastings, Minn. First Hockey Memory: "I have to go way back.


Kimmo Timonen

Kimmo Timonen

by Mark Malinowski - April 15, 2012 10:18 AM EDT

The Flyers defenseman talks about who his closest NHL friend is, favorite jersey and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman. Ht: 5-foot-10 Wt: 194 pounds DOB: March 18, 1975 In: Kuopio, Finland First Hockey Memory: "When I was seven, going outside and playing hockey with my brother (Tommy).


Scott Hannan

Scott Hannan

by Mark Malinowski - April 1, 2012 10:59 AM EDT

The Flames defenseman recounts his most memorable goal, shares which arena is his favorite and more.
Status: Calgary Flames defenseman. Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 225 pounds   DOB: Jan. 23, 1979  In: Richmond, BC. First Hockey Memory: "Wow, probably playing mini-squirts with my brother (Chris).


Dave Andreychuk

Dave Andreychuk

by Mark Malinowski - March 25, 2012 9:40 AM EDT

The former NHLer answers questions about his most memorable goal, first hockey memory and more.
Status: NHL left winger from 1982-2006 with Buffalo, Toronto, New Jersey, Boston, Colorado and Tampa Bay. Ht: 6-feet-4 Wt: 220 pounds DOB: Sept.


Brett Clark

Brett Clark

by Mark Malinowski - March 18, 2012 10:40 AM EDT

The Lightning defenseman answers questions about his first hockey memory, favorite arena and more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning defenseman. Ht: 6-feet  Wt: 194 pounds   DOB: Dec. 23, 1976 In: Wapella, Sask. First Hockey Memory: "Mom and dad taking me to the rink and getting my first hockey stick - a Titan I think.


Michael Del Zotto

Michael Del Zotto

by Mark Malinowski - March 11, 2012 10:50 AM EDT

The New York Rangers defenseman answers questions about his greatest sports moment, toughest competitors faced and more.
Status: New York Rangers defenseman. Ht: 6-foot Wt: 193 pounds DOB: June 24, 1990 In: Stouffville, Ont. First Hockey Memory: "Skating in the backyard rink.


Cory Schneider

Cory Schneider

by Mark Malinowski - March 4, 2012 10:48 AM EST

The Canucks backup talks about how he got into hockey, tells us what his favorite jersey is, and more.
Status: Vancouver Canucks goaltender. Ht: 6-foot-2 Wt: 195 pounds DOB: March 18, 1986 In: Marblehead, MA First Hockey Memory: "Probably skating on the pond back home in Boston with my brother and his friends.


Kevin Kaminski

Kevin Kaminski

by Mark Malinowski - February 26, 2012 9:40 AM EST

The 'Killer' talks about funny memories, his greatest moment and more.
Status: NHL center from 1988-1997 for Minnesota, Quebec and Washington. Currently serves as head coach for the Louisiana Ice Gators of the Southern Professional League.


Matt Carle

Matt Carle

by Mark Malinowski - February 12, 2012 10:35 AM EST

The Philadelphia Flyers defenseman answers questions about his favorite uniforms, most memorable game, and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers defenseman. Ht: 6-foot Wt: 205 pounds DOB: Sept. 25, 1984 In: Anchorage, Alaska First Hockey Memory: "Playing outside when I was three or four.


Ryan Malone

Ryan Malone

by Mark Malinowski - February 5, 2012 11:05 AM EST

The Lightning left winger talks about his first memory, his nicknames and much more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning left winger. Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 219 pounds DOB: Dec. 1, 1979 In: Pittsburgh First Hockey Memory: "I remember my dad (Greg) played so we always had hockey sticks around the house and around the locker room, I think all the hockey I remember (laughs).


Jay Bouwmeester

Jay Bouwmeester

by Mark Malinowski - January 22, 2012 10:49 AM EST

The Calgary defenseman answers questions about his favorite uniforms, best NHL friend, and more.
Status: Calgary Flames defenseman. 2006 Olympian. DOB: Sept. 27, 1983 In: Edmonton Ht: 6-foot-4 Wt: 215 pounds First Hockey Memory: "In Canada, it's just kind of something you grow up with.


Was the one-game suspension given to Martin Hanzal for his hit from behind long enough?





"It's a dangerous place, but a player can't put himself in that position, either. And I'm not saying it was a good hit, but anybody who has played the game, when you're in that position and a guy is beside you and then turns his back to you, you can't stop."    

- Phoenix coach Dave Tippett on the Shane Doan hit from behind on Trevor Lewis.

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