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.

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Getting To Know: Jay Bouwmeester

Getting To Know: 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.


Getting To Know: Doug Shedden

Getting To Know: Doug Shedden

by Mark Malinowski - January 15, 2012 11:31 AM EST

The former NHLer and current coach talks about his funniest memory, favorite jersey and more.
Status: NHL center from 1982-1991 for Pittsburgh, Detroit, Quebec and Toronto. Currently serves as head coach for EVZ hockey team in Swiss Nationalliga A.


Getting To Know: Tom Pyatt

Getting To Know: Tom Pyatt

by Mark Malinowski - January 8, 2012 10:37 AM EST

The Lightning winger answers questions about his favorite uniform, funny memory, and more.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning right winger. Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 187 pounds DOB: Feb. 14, 1987 In: Thunder Bay, Ont. Early Hockey Memory: "Being on the outdoor rink in my backyard.


Getting To Know: Mike Rupp

Getting To Know: Mike Rupp

by Mark Malinowski - January 1, 2012 9:31 AM EST

The Rangers power forward answers questions about his funny hockey memory and much more.
Status: New York Rangers left wing/center. Ht: 6-foot-5 Wt: 243 pounds DOB: Jan. 13, 1980 In: Cleveland First Hockey Memory: "I remember the morning, waking up and putting the hockey equipment on - it was airing out in the living room.


Getting To Know: Tom Kostopoulos

Getting To Know: Tom Kostopoulos

by Mark Malinowski - December 26, 2011 10:44 AM EST

The rugged Flames winger answers questions about his favorite uniform, place to play, and more.
Status: Calgary Flames right winger. Ht: 6-foot Wt: 197 pounds DOB: Jan. 24, 1979 In: Mississauga, Ont. Early Hockey Memory: "Getting dressed in the car on the way to the rink because we were always late.


Getting To Know: Chris Therien

Getting To Know: Chris Therien

by Mark Malinowski - December 18, 2011 10:00 AM EST

The former Flyers defenseman talks about his time in the NHL, among other things, in the weekly Q & A.
Status: NHL defenseman from 1994-2006 with Philadelphia Flyers and Dallas Stars. Currently serves as a radio color commentator for the Flyers.


Getting To Know: Drew Doughty

Getting To Know: Drew Doughty

by Mark Malinowski - December 11, 2011 10:15 AM EST

The Kings defenseman answers questions about his favorite arena to play in, favorite NHL jersey and more.
Status: Los Angeles Kings defenseman

 Ht: 6-foot  Wt: 212 pounds 

DOB: Dec. 8, 1989 In: London, Ont. 

First Hockey Memory: "I remember I was really, really young.


Getting To Know: Dave Shand

Getting To Know: Dave Shand

by Mark Malinowski - December 4, 2011 9:30 AM EST

The former Leaf, Flame and Capital recalls his most memorable goal, funniest moment and more.
Status: NHL defenseman from 1976-1985 with Atlanta Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs and Washington Capitals.

 DOB: Aug. 11, 1956 In: Cold Lake, Alta.


Getting To Know: Sean Couturier

Getting To Know: Sean Couturier

by Mark Malinowski - November 27, 2011 11:48 AM EST

The eighth overall pick in last summer's draft talks about his favorite jersey, ice cream flavor and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward.   Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 197 pounds DOB: Dec. 7, 1992 In: Phoenix, AZ. First Hockey Memory: "Is being on the ice and pushing the chair to stay up.


Getting To Know: Trent Hunter

Getting To Know: Trent Hunter

by Mark Malinowski - November 20, 2011 11:45 AM EST

In this week's Q&A the Los Angeles right winger talks about his most memorable goal and more.
Status: Los Angeles Kings right winger.   Ht: 6-foot-3 Wt: 217 pounds DOB: July 5, 1980 In: Red Deer, Alta. First Hockey Memory: "Playing in the backyard in the rink that my dad had made me and all my friends.


Getting To Know: Claude Giroux

Getting To Know: Claude Giroux

by Mark Malinowski - November 13, 2011 11:08 AM EST

This week's Q & A talks to the Flyers scorer about his first hockey memory, favorite jersey and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers right winger/center.  

 Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 172 pounds

 DOB: Jan. 12, 1988 In: Hearst, Ont.


Getting To Know: Joe Mullen

Getting To Know: Joe Mullen

by Mark Malinowski - November 6, 2011 9:20 AM EST

The prolific American scorer sits down for a Q & A session for our weekly feature.
Status: NHL right winger from 1980-1997 with St. Louis, Calgary, Pittsburgh and Boston. Currently serves as an assistant coach for the Philadelphia Flyers.


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