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.
by Mark Malinowski - November 7, 2009 9:15 AM EST
The veteran of more than 900 NHL games talks about his life in hockey, on and off the ice.
Status: Washington Capitals center.
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 195 pounds
Birthplace: Oct. 3, 1972 In: Stockholm, Sweden
Childhood Heroes/Inspirations: "I think Wayne Gretzky was a hero in my younger days.
by Mark Malinowski - October 31, 2009 10:31 AM EDT
The Philadelphia goalie reveals his closest NHL friends, his earliest hockey memory and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers goaltender
HT: 6-foot-2 WT: 196 pounds
DOB: Sept. 28, 1982 In: Cayuga, Ont.
First Hockey Memory: "I went to a skating school company that my dad (Paul) works for.
by Mark Malinowski - October 25, 2009 8:45 AM EDT
The former fighter and penalty minute accumulator opens up about his hockey experiences and more.
Status: Former NHL right wing/defenseman for Edmonton, Boston, Ottawa, Pittsburgh, Colorado and Chicago. Also played in the American League for Cape Breton, Hamilton, Portland, Philadelphia, Wilkes Barre, Providence, Binghamton and Hershey.
by Mark Malinowski - October 18, 2009 9:50 AM EDT
The Lightning star recalls his first job, his first car and answers other questions about his NHL life.
Status: Tampa Bay Lightning center
HT: 6-foot-4 WT: 223 pounds
DOB: April 21, 1980 In: Ile Bizard, Que.
Hockey Inspiration: "Steve Yzerman.
by Mark Malinowski - October 11, 2009 8:28 AM EDT
The new Canadiens blueliner opens up about his history in the game both on and off the ice.
Status: Montreal Canadiens defenseman
HT: 6-foot-4 Wt: 207 pounds
DOB: Sept. 7, 1979 In: Ridgewood, N.J.
First Hockey Memory: "I'd have to say is skating on the ice my first time (age 5) at Avon Old Farms in Connecticut where I lived, where my feet were just freezing cold and my toes were frozen.
by Mark Malinowski - October 3, 2009 10:38 AM EDT
Simon Gagne talks about his funny hockey memory, his most memorable goal and more.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers LW
Ht: 6-foot Wt: 195 pounds
DOB: Feb. 29, 1980 In: Ste-Foy, Quebec.
First Hockey Memory: "Maybe watching the Quebec Nordiques on the TV with my dad in the living room; Hockey Night In Canada.
by The Hockey News - September 27, 2009 9:57 AM EDT
The Wild goaltender talks about his favorite hockey memory, favorite arenas to play in and more in this week's interview.
Status: Minnesota Wild goaltender.
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 189 pounds
DOB: Feb. 13, 1978 In: Helsinki, Finland
Hockey Inspirations: "A lot of players.
by Mark Malinowski - September 19, 2009 9:25 AM EDT
The former NHLer and WHLer and current TV analyst for the Rangers talks about his career and his favorite memories.
Status: Former WHA and NHL defenseman for the Calgary Cowboys, Edmonton Oilers, St. Louis Blues and Colorado Rockies from 1977-82. Scored 11 NHL goals in 158 games.
by Mark Malinowski - September 12, 2009 9:10 AM EDT
The former NHL tough guy and fan favorite looks back at his career on and off the ice.
Status: Former NHL right winger for Toronto, New York and Winnipeg.
Ht: 5-feet-10 Wt: 200 pounds
DOB: Nov. 1, 1969 In: Windsor, Ont.
by Mark Malinowski - September 5, 2009 9:44 AM EDT
The new Boston Bruins defenseman shares his most embarrassing memory, favorite arena to play in, and more.
Status: Boston Bruins defenseman
Ht: 6-feet Wt: 221 pounds
DOB: August 24, 1978 In: Edmonton
Hockey Inspirations: "I grew up watching Paul Coffey, being from Alberta, so obviously I enjoyed his game.
by Mark Malinowski - August 29, 2009 11:04 AM EDT
The Calgary Flames winger talks about his off-season hobbies, his best friends in the league and more.
Status: Calgary Flames left wing.
Ht: 6-foot-1 Wt: 195
DOB: December 28, 1982 In: Kindersley, Sask.
Hockey Inspirations: "I like the way Mike Modano, Doug Gilmour and Jeremy Roenick played.
by Mark Malinowski - August 22, 2009 9:47 AM EDT
We catch up with the Flyers pest to ask him about his life on and off the ice.
Status: Philadelphia Flyers left wing.
Ht: 5-foot-11 Wt: 202
DOB: Jan. 28, 1985 In: King City, Ont.
Hockey Inspirations: "Growing up, I always watched Steve Thomas play.
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