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ROCK STARS ON ICE

Posted on May 2, 2022
By Herald Staff
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By: Mark Dwyer
A look back at 30 years of professional hockey in St. John’s and celebrating the local stars who gave fans plenty of reason to cheer

It’s been three decades since professional hockey arrived in the province’s capital, a sports journey that has embraced several franchises, two

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Glenn Stanford: ‘Thank You’

Posted on May 1, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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First 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

Meet the Growlers: Nathan Noel

Posted on April 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Nathan 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

NL Growlers: Meet Matteo Pietroniro

Posted on April 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Matteo 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

Tags: hockey, James Melindy, Matteo Pietroniro, Newfoundland Growlers, Zach O'Brien

NL Growlers: Meet Marcus Power

Posted on April 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Marcus 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

Tags: hockey, James Melindy, Marcus Power, Newfoundland Growlers, Todd Skirving, Zach O'Brien

The Newfoundland Growlers Orrin Centazzo: Meet #29

Posted on April 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Orrin 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

Tags: Growlers, hockey, Newfoundland Growlers, Number 15, Number 29, Orrin Centazzo, Todd Skirving

GROWLERS: Meet Todd Skirving

Posted on April 30, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Todd 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

Andrew McKim: To the Xtreme

Posted on April 28, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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While 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

Kyle Wellwood: Fondest Memories

Posted on April 28, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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NHLer 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

Dean MacDonald: ‘We’re All Part of the Story’

Posted on April 27, 2022
By Pam Pardy-Ghent
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Dean MacDonald of Deacon Sports & Entertainment (DSE), the parent company of the
Newfoundland Growlers Hockey Club, talks provincial pride, local players, people who come to the games, and what a win feels like after ‘takin’ the lumber’
The Newfoundland Growlers become the 10th franchise of the Canadian Elite

Tags: Buddy The Puffin, Chris Abbott, Dean MacDonald, ECHL, Glenn Stanford, hockey, Kelly Cup, local, Newfoundland and Labrador, Newfoundland Growlers, sports