* NHL: Stage set for spirited new NHL season Oct 4, 2008
Pittsburgh fell on hard times after the retirement of Mario Lemieux but hockey is becoming fashionable again in the city since the arrival of Crosby who led the Pens to the Stanley Cup finals last year. Crosby, who was troubled by a sore groin in the pre-season, has a supporting cast that includes 47-goal scorer Evgeni Malkin, Jordan Staal and Petr Sykora. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Want Ross trophy? Score often and fast Oct 4, 2008
Mario Lemieux took the thing six times, or once more than Jaromir Jagr, who with Lemieux and Wayne Gretzky (The Great One) dominated a 21-year era when the Art Ross Trophy was exclusively the property of that one tremendous offensive trinity. Crosby won the Ross the year before last at age 19, meaning not only that he was the youngest player to do it, but also that he'd won it exactly one more time than anyone who ever wore a Toronto Maple Leafs sweater or a New York Rangers sweater. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
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Fourteen years ago, Daniel Alfredsson was playing for club team Frolunda when Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux and Brett Hull were part of an NHL touring team that rolled into Goteborg during the strike. This time around, it's Alfredsson leading his Senators in an exhibition game against his former club. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Crosby's in the (same) house Sep 11, 2008
For all that the fourth-year center has seen and everything he has experienced in the NHL, Crosby finds himself in familiar surroundings this week -- that is, he is back living at the home of team owner and former teammate Mario Lemieux and his family. "I've been looking for a place for the last year, but I haven't found anything I'm quite ready for yet," Crosby said after spending time at the Mt. Lebanon home of David and Mary Disney, original Penguins season-ticket holders dating to 1967. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Church organist hopes to score with theme Sep 6, 2008
Capon, a longtime hockey fan whose fondest recollections of the game include the '72 Summit Series against Russia and the 1987 Canada Cup that paired hockey icons Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux, said that news came as a surprise to him. "To my mind, it's a great piece of music that reached out to a broad range of listeners," he said. (insideTORONTO.com)
Sakic decides to give it one more go-round Aug 28, 2008
The numbers tend to blur with players of his stature, but his 1,629 career points in 1,363 games leaves him eighth on the career scoring list, needing 94 to catch Mario Lemieux for seventh place. He is one of only 11 players in history with 1,000 career assists (1,006) and could leapfrog Lemieux, Marcel Dionne, Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman with a 58-assist performance in the coming season. (Globe and Mail)
Sakic returning to Avalanche Aug 28, 2008
Sakic will enter his 20th season with 1,629 career points in 1,363 games, eighth on the all-time scoring list and 94 behind seventh-place Mario Lemieux. He is one of only 11 players in history with 1,000 career assists (1,006) and could leapfrog Lemieux, Marcel Dionne, Gordie Howe and Steve Yzerman with a 58-assist performance in the coming year. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Penguins owners pulled one over on Pittsburgh during arena talks Aug 26, 2008
Certainly not when the proponent of the dirty scheme was the lovable Mario Lemieux. This article is for Paid Print Subscribers ONLY.. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Former catcher Tettleton enjoys family life Aug 26, 2008
"You've got pretty much all the quarterbacks: [John] Elway, [Dan] Marino, but they don't play all the time. Mario Lemieux plays. Just about anyone you can possibly think of -- Michael Jordan plays. It's pretty much anybody in the entertainment, sports or political world that has an interest in golf.". Tettleton won his first event in April at the Stan Humphries San Diego Classic. (MLB.com -- Detroit Tigers)
Arena groundbreaking is great day for hockey Aug 16, 2008
Paul Steigerwald was at the microphone; Jeff Jimerson sang the national anthem; fans cheered at every mention of Mario Lemieux; and there were several choruses of "Let's Go, Pens!". But this gathering on a lot between Fifth and Centre avenues in the Lower Hill District was much more momentous than such familiarity might suggest. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
A new nest begins for the Penguins Aug 15, 2008
On this day of celebration, owner Mario Lemieux said the purpose of visiting those other cities was "to have a nice dinner and come back." Despite the frustrations of a drawn-out process, the team owner and Hall of Fame player said the goal all along was to keep the Penguins here. "It's been a long time coming. It's something that's exciting for all of us," Mr. Lemieux said following the ceremonies. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Penguins break new ground Aug 14, 2008
Gov. Ed Rendell, Allegheny County Executive Dan Onorato and Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl will join owner Mario Lemieux, Penguins CEO Ken Sawyer and team President David Morehouse in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Penguins arena Thursday. The new arena is being built in Pittsburgh s Hill District neighborhood, near the site of the Penguins current home, Mellon Arena. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
PG North: Fox Chapel's Thomas eager to get started with Penguins (Today) Aug 14, 2008
" Thomas, 25, signed a one-year contract with the Penguins July 15 after spending the previous two-plus years with the Phoenix Coyotes organization. Thomas is a Fox Chapel Area High School graduate who played for the Foxes' high school team and the Amateur Penguins as a youth. He also played for the Cleveland Barons of the North American Hockey League later in his teens and experienced two seasons of junior hockey with the Tri-City Storm in Nebraska before spending two years at the University of... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Opinion: Will Islanders ever get their due? Aug 13, 2008
You'll see plenty of Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Paul Coffey, Darryl Sittler and Guy Lafleur. Heck, there even have been short tributes to lesser lights who are still great hockey talents, such as Tom Barrasso and Ed Belfour. (MSNBC -- Sports)
The Last Drops in the NHL Free Agen... Aug 9, 2008
okay, and Mario Lemieux. Sundin has at least six teams vying for his services, of which three are known: The Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Vancouver Canucks. (Suite101.com)
Penguins new arena ground breaking set for next week Aug 7, 2008
They will join three Penguins officials: owner Mario Lemieux, CEO Ken Sawyer and President David Morehouse. The ceremony will take place at the center ice spot of the new building. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Rendell lets news slip on arena groundbreaking Aug 6, 2008
Mr. Rendell and Penguins owner Mario Lemieux, as well as Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl, Allegheny County Chief Executive Dan Onorato and other public and Penguins officials, are expected to be on hand for the ceremony. Construction is expected to shift into high gear later this summer or early this fall. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Steelers change is inevitable Aug 4, 2008
It's fair to say Mario Lemieux wouldn't have been able to bring the Penguins out of bankruptcy in 1999 without California billionaire Ron Burkle's financial strength behind him as his co-owner. It was Burkle who gave the franchise stability and credibility and carried it through some very dark days as the NHL sorted out its financial chaos a few years ago. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Favre and Retirement: The Two Don't Mix? Aug 4, 2008
Michael Jordan, Sugar Ray Leonard, George Foreman and Mario Lemieux have all dusted off jerseys and returned to their respective games. And sports history is replete with Hall of Famers who lingered in the game too long, ending their stellar careers with a whimper. (ABC News)
Davis: Remember the people who came before Jul 31, 2008
Hockey was full of the following greats: Wayne Gretsky, Mario Lemieux and Kevin Weeks. What what about the late Brian Nelson the first African American I knew who played nearly 40 years ago or Jim Desimone or Jim Sabbage or John Asaro. (Medford Transcript, MA)
Hockey tournament named in memory of player (Today) Jul 31, 2008
The proceeds will be donated to the Mario Lemieux Foundation in Mr. Frenock's name. For more information, visit http://kjfhockey. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Foundation set to benefit teens in Challis' honor (Yesterday) Jul 30, 2008
Matt Freed/Post-Gazette John Challis met with Penguins owner Mario Lemieux in late June. It grew from an idea first mentioned at one of their regular lunchtime meetings. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Therrien's new deal refreshing Jul 25, 2008
Team owner Mario Lemieux also was listed. That speculation also was easy to believe, especially the Lemieux inclusion. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Packers put in a no-win situation Jul 18, 2008
If you don't think that has turned Wisconsin upside down, think of Mario Lemieux coming out of retirement in 2000 and announcing he wanted to play for another team. In making such an announcement, Favre has ignited the worst kind of distraction an athletic team can face. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
American Century Celebrity 2nd-round scores Jul 13, 2008
Mario Lemieux 13 12-25. Lucas Black 10 14-24. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Naslund, Blake find new teams Jul 4, 2008
If not, he could make a return to the Pittsburgh Penguins the team that he broke into the NHL with and became a star playing alongside Mario Lemieux. Yet, there was no indication Thursday that Jagr is close to making any decisions about his next destination. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Capitals make deals with Green, Theodore Jul 2, 2008
He and Green 00004000 both chosen in the first round of the 2004 draft became the first teammates to lead the NHL in goals and goals by a defenseman since Mario Lemieux and Coffey in 1988-89. Green, in his second full NHL season, was also one of four Capitals to play in every game. (MSNBC -- Sports)
D Mike Green gets 4-year, $21 million with Caps Jul 1, 2008
He and Green both chosen in the first round of the 2004 draft became the first teammates to lead the NHL in goals and goals by a defenseman since Mario Lemieux and Paul Coffey in 1988-89. In his second full season in the league, Green was also one of four Capitals to play in every game and led the team in ice time with 23:38 minutes per game. (Florida Times-Union)
Bucs inspired by 18-year-old with terminal cancer Jun 26, 2008
The Pittsburgh Penguins recognized Challis at one of their playoff games, where he met co-owner Mario Lemieux, Atlanta Braves pitcher John Smoltz and Steelers owner Dan Rooney. Challis also went on a cruise after attending his senior prom and graduating from high school, with a snorkeling trip one of the highlights. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
New York Giants' Michael Strahan and Dreier LLP Host Charity Golf Tournament June 29-30 Jun 25, 2008
WHO: New York Giants legend Michael Strahan and celebrity golfers including Marcus Allen, Lee Elder, Eric Dickerson, Deacon Jones, Julius Erving, Shawne Merriman, Dwight Freeney, Jessie Armstead, Harry Carson, Carl Banks, Jason Sehorn, Tony Siragusa, Vince Coleman, actor Chris McDonald (Happy Gilmore's "Shooter McGavin"), Richard Dent, Alonzo Mourning, Donnie Edwards, Marshall Faulk, John Kruk, Mario Lemieux, Ahmad Rashad, Ozzie Smith and Darryl Strawberry, among other celebrities and athletes.... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
No Tiger, but lots of talk Jun 19, 2008
Nearly 80 sports stars and entertainers have pledged to play, including Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Dennis Miller, Ray Romano, Mario Lemieux, Jerry Rice and Donald Trump. Ex-NFL quarterback Chris Chandler is the defending champ. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Pittsburgh bleeds black, gold and titles Jun 18, 2008
Back home, I remembered the jubilance of an entire city after back-to-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992, the entire section in the paper devoted to Mario Lemieux following his first retirement, the stories of the legendary men that were the Steelers of the 1970s, the tears following Super Bowl XXX, and the sense of nostalgia the day they tore down Three Rivers Stadium ... The Steelers of the '70s were the team to beat, and everyone has heard of the famous "Steel Curtain." Some of the well known... (ESPN -- College Football News)
Former quarterback may pass on celebrity golf tournament says NBC Jun 18, 2008
If NBC can convince Favre to join, he would be accompanied by nearly 80 sports stars and entertainers that have pledged to play in the celebrity tournament including: Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Dennis Miller, Ray Romano, Mario Lemieux, John Elway, Jerry Rice and Donald Trump. New to the tournament this year will be NASCAR driver Dale Jarrett, sports announcer Joe Buck and 11-time national sportswriter-of-the-year Rick Reilly. (KRNV.com, NV)
Ovechkin honored Jun 15, 2008
"What it says is that the team has come of age, and the expectations for us are higher. We want to trade all the individual glory for a Stanley Cup."Ovechkin, the first player to score 60 goals in a season since Mario Lemieux in 1996, earned 128 of 134 first-place Hart votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Ovechkin joins Sergei Fedorov (1994) as the only Russian-born players to win the Hart and Pearson. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Ovechkin caps amazing season with NHL MVP Jun 13, 2008
Ovechkin, the first player to score 60 goals since Mario Lemieux in 1996, earned 128 of 134 first-place Hart votes from the Professional Hockey Writers Association. He joined Sergei Fedorov (1994) as the only Russian-born players to win the Hart and Pearson. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NHL: Ovechkin and Boudreau honored in Caps' big night Jun 13, 2008
Ovechkin was the first player to score 60 goals since Mario Lemieux in 1996. I mean, 65, that's an awesome number, Iginla said. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Sports in 2 Minutes Jun 13, 2008
Ovechkin, the first player to score 60 goals since Mario Lemieux in 1996, earned 128 of 134 first-place Hart votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association. Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, hired after Washington's woeful start, earned the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top bench boss. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Ovechkin hauls in the hardware Jun 13, 2008
"Ovechkin, the first player to score 60 goals since Mario Lemieux in 1996, earned 128 of 134 first-place Hart votes from the Professional Hockey Writers' Association.He joined Sergei Fedorov (1994) as the only Russian-born players to win the Hart and Pearson.Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau, hired after Washington's woeful start, earned the Jack Adams Award as the NHL's top bench boss. The only damper in the nation's capital came when Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom was edged by Chicago's Patrick... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Another captain likely Jun 13, 2008
" Three captains in three years would be unusual but far from unprecedented. The Pittsburgh Penguins, another young team, had Mario Lemieux as captain in 2005-06, then four alternate captains in 2006-07, then Sidney Crosby as captain in 2007-08, when they reached the Stanley Cup finals. The Nashville Predators had different captains the past three seasons and made the playoffs every time. Holik made $4.25 million last season and ranked third on the team with 15 goals. The Thrashers were 34-40-8.... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Commentary: Hockey’s postseason may have saved the game Jun 8, 2008
Was this a sign that Crosby was set to take the torch from the greats before him like Wayne Gretzky and Mario Lemieux. With less than two minutes remaining and the Wings ahead by two, 3-1, the Penguins needed another last-minute hero. (Rockingham Daily Journal, NC)
Zetterberg scores winner, claims Conn Smythe Jun 7, 2008
Wings' Zetterberg wins Conn Smythe - 2008 NHL Playoffs - SI.com. Posted: Wednesday June 4, 2008 11:09PM; Updated: Thursday June 5, 2008 1:09AM. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- NHL)
Penguins face tough decisions Jun 7, 2008
Penguins part-owner Mario Lemieux, a ghostly presence during the playoffs, surfaced after the Detroit Red Wings beat the Penguins for the Stanley Cup to say as much. "It's going to be a challenge for [Shero] this year to keep our team together," Lemieux said. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Despite Cup run, Penguins must change Jun 6, 2008
The strides we made over the last three years are pretty incredible, co-owner Mario Lemieux said. Whenever the Penguins met adversity during the season, coach Michel Therrien made sure they found an answer. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Penguins set team attendance record Jun 6, 2008
The team's previous attendance record was 847,204 over 53 games during the 1990-1991 regular season and playoffs, the first year the team won the Stanley Cup, with captain Mario Lemieux. The average attendance that season was 15,985. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Red Wings follow formula Jun 6, 2008
"Hopefully this will teach our young kids how to win," said Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux, a two-time champion with Pittsburgh in the early 1990s. "Hopefully next time we'll do much better."Even with a slew of 20-somethings like captain Sidney Crosby, fellow forward Evgeni Malkin, goalie Marc-Andre Fleury and teenager Jordan Staal, there is no guarantee that the Penguins will be poised to make another run next year. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Pens find a new breed of fan Jun 6, 2008
Sure, Mellon Arena was sold out, but most of those ticket-holders were longtime hockey fans who followed the Penguins when they played in powder blue or came on board the bandwagon when Mario Lemieux was drafted more than two decades ago. The newly minted fans were sitting in lawn chairs outside the arena, watching the playoff games on an outdoor screen. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Mario Lemieux on the Penguins' future Jun 6, 2008
That's because, in the aftermath of a missed chance at the Stanley Cup, Mario Lemieux saw a bigger picture than the 3-2 loss to Detroit that gave the Red Wings the Stanley Cup. PG AUDIO Penguins owner Mario Lemieux talks about this year's team. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Red Wings Notebook: Red Wings coach looks at much bigger picture Jun 6, 2008
Search post-gazette NOW. Going into what he knew would be the last Mellon Arena game of the Stanley Cup final, Detroit coach Mike Babcock took a couple minutes to reflect on what the series has meant beyond the X's and O's. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Wings are built to win for the long haul Jun 6, 2008
"It's going to be a challenge for Ray to keep our team together," said Penguins owner Mario Lemieux. "But there's been a great lesson here. We really built this team to give us a chance to win this. I'm sure we'll make the right decisions at the right time.". (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Young Penguins run out of gas Jun 5, 2008
The Penguins, seemingly the NHL's team of the future, now must wait for their first Cup since the Mario Lemieux days. As usual, a good defense beat a good offense, and these Penguins weren't ready yet to beat a team as deep, skilled and committed to defense as the Red Wings are. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
GAME REPORT: Red Wings 3, Penguins 2 Jun 5, 2008
The next time, co-owner Mario Lemieux said, the Penguins don't plan to be close. We've come a long way,'' Lemieux said of a team that, only two years ago, was the NHL's second worst. (USA Today -- Sports)
It's no contest: Red Wings are by far the best of Original Six Jun 5, 2008
Now Mario Lemieux, with a very different franchise in a very different market with difficult challenges, will try to leverage this terrific season into Detroit-like success. Lemieux's Penguins were bankrupt three years ago, and second-last in the NHL two seasons ago. (Toronto Star)
Fleury stands tall, saves Penguins' season Jun 3, 2008
Yep, 66, as in the number Mario Lemieux famously wore while leading Pittsburgh to Cup wins in 1991 and 1992. Now one of the teams principal owners, Lemieux celebrated the win amid hoots and hollers in a box high above the ice. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Penguins Notebook: Therrien chips in on ice time Jun 2, 2008
Which prompted the question: What about penalty-killing time for either or both, much like Mario Lemieux once performed. "When we kill penalties, our No. 1 goal is to kill the penalty. People don't realize ..." Therrien said. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Wings' role players picking up slack Jun 1, 2008
That goal kept the Penguins from gaining more momentum on their home ice, playing before their 66th consecutive sellout appropriate, given that the former No. 66, Mario Lemieux, is now their co-owner. Detroit goes home for Game 5, with a chance to win its fourth Stanley Cup in 11 seasons by holding home-ice advantage. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Wings one win away from cup Jun 1, 2008
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Notebook: Red Wings enjoy luxurious off day May 31, 2008
"It's not easy to score,'' Crosby said.---ALIVE AND KICKING: Yes, the Red Wings are alive and kicking in the finals.As many teams do, especially given the league's European influence, the Red Wings sometimes warm up before practices and games by playing informal soccer games. The Red Wings engaged in one before their practice Friday, with most of the team taking part.The Penguins also play such a game on game nights.---MISSING MARIO: Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux is easy to find on game days.... (MSNBC -- Sports)
Red Wings enjoy luxurious off day May 31, 2008
MISSING MARIO: Penguins co-owner Mario Lemieux is easy to find on game days. He's always in luxury box 501, the farthest box to the left beneath the press box at Mellon Arena. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Findlay man's collection includes 200 game-worn jerseys, pucks, sticks and banners May 31, 2008
Team Captain Mario Lemieux presented Mr. Bush with a miniature of the cup and a jersey. Mr. Bush shook the young man's hand and said, "And you are?". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Cup venues far from new, but liked by players May 29, 2008
Instead, primary owners Mario Lemieux and Ron Burkle chose to maintain ownership and were able to negotiate a deal with state and local officials to build a $290 million arena ... But for now, the Cup finals are headed back to the Igloo for the first time since Mario Lemieux, Jaromir Jagr, Ron Francis and company skated away with two titles 16 and 17 years ago. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Crosby rises to the occasion May 29, 2008
Scott Burnside, a national columnist for , chided Mario Lemieux in a piece Tuesday for hiding in seclusion and not doing more to sell the NHL during the Cup final. Burnside took a beating from Penguins fans, but he was right on with his criticism. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PG North/South: Hockey booming in area thanks to Crosby Effect, Penguins' Stanley Cup run May 29, 2008
Nearly a quarter-century ago, the arrival of perhaps the greatest hockey player of all time, Mario Lemieux, in western Pennsylvania forever changed the local hockey landscape, transforming Pittsburgh into a hockey hotbed on equal "Major League" footing with the Pirates and Steelers. Two decades later, after a short period in which hockey lost some of its momentum, there is a new term for the latest hockey renaissance in town. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Penguins Q&A with Dave Molinari May 29, 2008
The TV cameras often show views of Mario Lemieux's box and its occupants, but Mr. Burkle is never pointed out ... MOLINARI: Mario Lemieux is, and always has been, an extremely private guy. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Red Wings: First loss in series not major setback May 29, 2008
Osgood's muff behind the net, and off his behind into the net, transformed Hall into a Mario Lemieux. So it wasn't a stellar night in the Detroit defensive zone. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Detroit's domination has Penguins dazed, confused May 29, 2008
Luring Mario Lemieux out of retirement. There also is this final, troubling stat. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
