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FORWARD
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I realized a childhood dream when I played a regular season game in
the NHL against the New Jersey Devils. December 5th, 1990 was the highlight
of years of work, dedication and dreams.
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However, I wouldn't have been able to make it to that level without the help
and support of many people.
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Without the love, support and undying faith in my abilities that my wife
Tracey displayed, I never would have reached the big leagues. She definitely is
my 1st round draft choice and fortunately is on a lifetime contract with a no-trade
clause!
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As a goaltender I have to thank the person that molded me into an NHL
caliber athlete. Mitch Korn, now goaltending coach with the Nashville Predators,
scouted me out of Strathroy Jr. " B " and taught me ever thing I know about the
position.
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As an NHL goaltending coach I again have to defer to the knowledge Mitch
passed on to me. It speaks of his influence when he creates not only NHL
goalies, but fellow NHL goalie coaches as well.
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In the song ' Big League ' by Tom Cochrane the main line says,
“ My boy is going to play in the Big Leagues, my boy is going to turn some
heads.”
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I was such a late bloomer I don't think my parents ever had that thought go
through their minds. However, like millions of parents across Canada they took
me to those early practices, traveled to all the small towns, sent me to summer
camps and spent all their money on my hockey endeavors. For this, I owe them
a great deal and I think the only way to repay them is to do the same for my
children and grand children.
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Enjoy the book! !
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Keeks