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Mike
Keane
« I prefer to cut my hockey sticks myself to the length I want. So I spend my time before the game sawing and then taping four sticks. While I’m doing this, I drink up to three cups of hot tea to help me relax. »
Guy
Charbonneau
« I hate to color black, so I always use white tape on my stick. »
Philadelphia
Flyers
In the 1970s, the Philadelphia Flyers believed in the winning powers of singer Kate Smith, who died in 1986. She was like their lucky charm. Before a game at the Spectrum, if she sang God Bless America, live or on tape - instead of the national anthem - the Flyers often won the game. At one stage, Philadelphia had an incredible record of 62 wins, 13 losses, and 3 ties, thanks to the inspiring presence of Ms. Smith.
Montreal
Canadien
The Montreal Canadiens (1996-1997 team) have a particular way of going out on the ice. The goalkeeper and his substitute lead the way, followed by the captain and the other players in a set order. The same player, Turner Stevenson in 1996-1997, is always the last to go out on the ice.
New York
Rangers
During the 1950-1951 season, Gene Leone, a New York restaurant owner, concocted a potion which was intended to give new life to the New York Rangers who seemed to be losing more than their fair share of matches. Backed by a huge publicity campaign, the magic potion found its way into the Rangers’ dressing room and the players filled their glasses. This marked the beginning of a winning streak for the Rangers who lost only two of the following 13 games. The psychological effect of the potion eventually wore off and the Rangers finished the season in fifth place and did not make the playoffs.
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