Led by quiet example during 19 seasons as the captain with red wings that included three stanley cup wins. Desire for competition drives lightnings steve yzerman. In stewarts new book you wanna go, stewart said yzerman. This is the home rink of the cjhls nepean raiders, the tier ii junior a team. Louis blues 25 dave andreychuk tampa bay lightning 26 peter stastny quebec nordiques 27 darryl sittler toronto maple leafs. Steve yzerman, architect of the tampa bay lightnings rise to nhl powerhouse and perhaps the most beloved detroit red wings player after only gordie howe, is.
Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Steve yzerman will be detroit red wings gm, source confirms. Skilled, determined, tireless and courageous, steve yzerman may be the most revered player in the nhl today. Steve yzerman stats, news, videos, highlights, pictures. This page is automatically generated based on what facebook users are interested in, and not affiliated with or endorsed by anyone associated with the topic. Yzerman was named team captain in 1986, at just 21 years of age, making him the youngest captain in team history. Steady steve yzerman didnt panic after the lightning missed the playoffs, and instead, his patient approach has put the team in a good position to rebound. The book tracks yzerman s career, seasonbyseason, reprinting articles by free press writers such as mitch albom, keith gave, and nick cotsonika. Detroit red wings steve yzerman 19 trips phoenix coyotes teppo numminen 27 in the second period at joe louis arena in detroit, tuesday, jan. The red wings welcomed steve yzerman as general manager. The nook book ebook of the 50 things to make with a broken hockey stick by.
Yzermans retired uniform number 19 hangs from the rafters at joe louis. Steve yzerman was detroits captain for 19 seasons nhl. Steve yzerman, featuring articles about sports, nhl, detroit red wings. Steve yzerman was named vice president of the detroit red wings in 2006 and won a fourth stanley cup as the vice president of operations in 2008. Driving directions to 19 steve yzerman dr detroit, mi. Footage is from the 1997 and 2002 stanley cup runs.
During 22 seasons, steve yzerman helped the red wings to three stanley cup championships. Yzerman spent his entire nhl playing career with the detroit red wings and is a member of the hockey hall of fame. But here is steve yzerman, the former red wings iconic captain, staring down at the amalie arena ice, watching, analyzing a lightning team he has molded since becoming general manager in 2010. Steve yzerman is mentioned in the kid rock song devil without a cause, im in it to win it like yzerman. Along the way the wings and detroit celebrated cup wins in 1997, 1998 and 2002. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the tampa bay lightning, while being executive director for. Steve yzerman was detroits captain for 19 seasons youtube.
Steve yzerman, in full stephen gregory yzerman, byname the captain, born may 9, 1965, cranbrook, british columbia, canada, canadian american professional ice hockey player whoas the longestserving captain in national hockey league nhl historyled the detroit red wings to three stanley cup championships 1997, 1998, and 2002 from 1981 to 1983 yzerman played centre with. Drawing on the inisghts of coaches, teammates and league insiders, awardwinning writer douglas hunter charts yzerman s career as the players player, the emobodiment of skill, dedication, sacrifice and leadership. Lean on me to benefit the canadian red cross efforts to combat covid19. Kid rock is from detroit where steve played hockey for the detroit red wings. In stewarts new book you wanna go, stewart said yzerman was his least favorite player to deal with because the red wings captain showed little respect for his officials. The original tickets were only available to season ticket holders. Former referee paul stewart paints a rather unflattering picture of steve yzerman s onice behavior during yzerman s 22year nhl career. Steve yzerman photo by bruce bennett studiosgetty images yzerman played many sports as a child, but at 10 years old and after moving to nepean, ontario, a suburb of ottawa, he would begin to. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the. Btw, i am no red wings fan and i dont dislike either yzerman or chelios but you making that comparison has got to be for shock value.
The regular season began on october 3, 2018, and ended on april 6, 2019. During 22 seasons, steve yzerman helped the red wings to three stanley cup. Overall this book is not bad, but there are far too many inexcusable errors. Detroit red wings captain steve yzerman scores the game winning goal in double overtime against the st. The nepean sportsplex named one of its indoor ice surfaces the steve yzerman arena in 1997 in his honour. He was asked about the reality of facing the detroit red wings, who enjoyed so many decorated years with him as their star and captain in that familiar no. Detroit hockey legend and hall of famer steve yzerman joined. Yzerman spent his entire nhl playing career with the detroit red wings and is a. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire steve yzerman for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Lot detail steve yzerman signed 19 limited edition book. The book, which is on sale now, covers yzerman from youth hockey to the stanley cup. Apr 11, 2017 steve yzerman stands with his family, watching as his number is raised to the rafters of joe louis arena.
Wings gm applies lessons from 14year cup drought exteammates, frontoffice personnel and media say yzerman learned during the stanley cup drought from 198397. Finally, a biography written for kids about our detroit red wings captain. The 2019 stanley cup playoffs began on april 10, 2019, and the stanley cup finals concluded on june 12, 2019, with the st. After his retirement as a player, he served in the front office of the red wings, and then as general manager of the tampa bay. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.
The steve yzerman story by shelley lazarus 200103 19 shelley lazarus on. Michigan detroit red wing hall of fame steve yzerman. Amazon photos unlimited photo storage free with prime. Steve yzerman smiled and shrugged his shoulders, his conflict clear. Steve yzerman is a canadian professional ice hockey executive and former player who spent his entire national hockey league nhl playing career with the detroit red wings. Had his number 19 retired by the detroit red wings on january 2, 2007 before a. Shipping is free and please email me with any questions you may have. Steve yzerman is back, and im going to shout it from the. Stephen gregory steve yzerman is a canadian retired professional ice. Not only is yzerman a hall of fame player for the wings, but he comes off an eightyear stint with the lightning in which.
Red wings great steve yzerman joins canadian allstar coronavirus. Maria,steve and daughter isabella at his number 19 retirement ceremony. By isaac gregory dont judge a book by its movie tiger woods won the masters and steve yzerman is putting the detroit red wings on the map. Yzerman gretzky lemieux goals 28 22 25 assists 25 44 44 percentage of teams goals 25. Steve yzerman, in full stephen gregory yzerman, byname the captain, born may 9, 1965, cranbrook, british columbia, canada, canadian american professional ice hockey player whoas the longestserving captain in national hockey league nhl historyled the detroit red wings to three stanley cup championships 1997, 1998, and 2002 from 1981 to 1983 yzerman played centre with the. Steve yzerman above right is a study in concentration as the islanders pat lafontaine pursues. See more ideas about steve yzerman, red wings hockey and detroit red wings. See, as a 25yearold male, im obligated to be excited about these things. Its also available for football, basketball and baseball. Yzerman, who was an enormous bruce springsteen fan in those days, actually looked the part of a rebel when the petes drafted him. This is a 2018 19 upper deck chronology, time capsules card of steve yzerman. Unfollow steve yzerman book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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