Thursday, 19 March 2015

Garry Galley

Mailed out: November 24, 2014
Returned: January 15, 2015
Time in mail: 52 days
c/o CBC HNIC

Garry Galley started out at playing for Bowling Green State University, where he was named an NCAA All American, and to the CCHA All Star Game. During his NHL career he played in two ALL Star Games, after retiring Galley became a fixture on sports radio show, today you can hear him on CBC's HNIC. 

John Druce

Mailed out: undocumented
Returned: undocumented

John Druce put up a few modest seasons in the minors before joining the Capitals in the NHL, continuing his modest game. During the 1990 NHL playoffs Druce lit it up, racking up 14 goals helping push the Capitals to the Semi Finals.



Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Jannik Hansen

Mailed out: October 29, 2014
Returned: January 12, 2015
Time in mail: 75 days
c/o Canucks 

Jannik Hansen has been a fixture on the Danish national team for the last ten years, in 2007 he became the first born and trained Danish player to play and register a point in a NHL post season game. 

Chris Tanev

Mailed out: October 29, 2014
Returned: January 12, 2015
Time in mail: 75 days 
c/o Canucks  

Chris Tanev took a different path to the NHL, the defender played 3 seasons in the Ontario Provincial Junior Hockey League, before joining the NCAA's Rochester Institute of Technology. After a standout season there Tanev was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Canucks, 

Sunday, 15 March 2015

Chris Chelios

Mailed out: December 3, 2014
Returned: January 12, 2015 
Time in mail: 40 days
c/o Red Wings

Hall of Famer Chris Chelios is considered one of the greatest Americans to play the game, appearing in 11 tournaments for USA Hockey. He captained team USA to silver at the 2002 Salt Lake Olympics.

Jeff Hackett

Mailed out: September 5, 2014
Returned: January 5, 2015
Time in mail: 122 days

Originally drafted by the Islanders goalie Jeff Hackett was claimed by the Sharks during the expansion draft. After two seasons, and 13 wins Hackett was dealt to the Blackhawks where he back up Ed Belfour for a number of seasons. Hackett also suited up for the Canadiens, Bruins, and Flyers before calling it a career after 500 NHL games. Jeff was nice enough to include two extra cards, along with autographing the center card for my set. 

Mike Peluso

Mailed out: November 24, 2014
Returned: January 5, 2015 
Time in mail: 42 days

In order to stick in the NHL Mike Peluso was encouraged to fight, and that's what he became known for. During the 91-92 season Peluso racked up 406 penalty minutes. He won a cup with the New Jersey Devils, and retired in 1997 after suffering a spinal cord injury. Currently he's a scout for the Edmonton Oilers.