2022 | May 1-7
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Glenn Stanford: ‘Thank You’
2First published April, 2022
Glenn Stanford reflects on his 30 year involvement with professional hockey in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador
When Glenn Stanford stood on the ice at the Mary Brown’s Centre at the Growers Game against the Cincinnati Cyclones in early April, he drew a standing ovation.
Tags: Buddy The Puffin, Chris Abbott, Danny Williams, Dean MacDonald, Glenn Stanford, Growlers, hockey, Mary Brown's Centre, Newfoundland Growlers
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Meet the Growlers: Nathan Noel
0Nathan Noel
Nathan Noel is proud to be playing professional hockey in his home province. He says he is “really feeling the love” from the fans.
“I think there’s a lot of support for our hometown guys on the team and for guys who have been here in
Tags: Buddy The Puffin, Chris Abbott, hockey, James Melindy, Marcus Power, Nathan Noel, Newfoundland Growlers, Zach O'Brien
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NL Growlers: Meet Matteo Pietroniro
0Matteo Pietroniro
Matteo Pietroniro was born in Boise, Idaho, but the game of hockey has kept him well travelled. As for his stint with the Newfoundland Growlers? “So far so good,” he said with a laugh. “You got to go to the hockey so you travel around everywhere but I
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NL Growlers: Meet Marcus Power
0Marcus Power
Marcus Power doesn’t miss a beat. He’s excited for the playoffs and it shows. “It’s exciting this time of year and it’s really fun to be a part of it. And we’re just hoping we can bring the (Kelly) Cup home again this year.”
Power has been playing
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The Newfoundland Growlers Orrin Centazzo: Meet #29
0Orrin Centazzo
Orrin Centazzo has ‘it,’ whatever that ‘it’ is. The player from Marwayne, Alberta has been a hit with young hockey fans since day one and can often be found interacting – like handing over a puck or playing rock, paper, scissors – with kids at the plexiglass divider
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GROWLERS: Meet Todd Skirving
0Todd Skirving: #15
Todd Skirving may have been born in Thunder Bay, Ontario, but after three seasons (one not played because of COVID) with the Growlers, he’s embraced Newfoundland as his home. “This is kind of a second home to me. My heart’s here, so I like to think I’m
Tags: Growlers, hockey, James Melindy, Kelly Cup, Marcus Power, Newfoundland Growlers, Todd Skirving
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JIM FURLONG | The Man of Practical Wisdom
0It is a funny place to look, but the philosopher Aristotle refers to men of “practical wisdom.” That’s a kind of virtue that leads to wise decisions.
Aristotle believed that to become a virtuous man, in addition to abstract wisdom, you needed practical wisdom.
It lies with those who have
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Andrew McKim: To the Xtreme
1While Andrew McKim retired from professional hockey in 2001, he never lost his passion for the sport, turning his NHL career with the Bruins and the Red Wings into an ‘Xtreme’ way to inspire the next generation
Former NHL centre Andrew McKim knows hockey, having played in the National Hockey
Tags: AHL, Alex Newhook, Andrew McKim, Dawson Mercer, Detroit Red Wings, hockey, Montreal Canadiens, Newfoundland and Labrador, NHL, sports, St. John's Maple Leafs
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Kyle Wellwood: Fondest Memories
0NHLer and former St. John’s Maple Leaf Kyle Wellwood shares his thoughts on hockey in NL, reflecting on the time he spent playing in this province
Kyle Wellwood and his brother Eric Wellwood have an interesting connection to both hockey and Newfoundland.
While Eric is the current coach of the
Tags: AHL, ECHL, Eric Wellwood, hockey, Kyle Wellwood, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland Growlers, NHL, sports, St. John's Maple Leafs, Toronto Maple Leafs
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