My Life to My Papa - NHL

I thought it would be a nice to take a break from the Homecoming and New Age of Dryden chapters to go back to My Life to My Papa series. We all know about the original classic and the updated Middle Earth versions, but now let's take a different twist. Let's do it NHL style.

Dad - I would say Dad is like Bernie Nichols. Underrated, but definitely a skillful force to be reckoned with when motivated and matched with the correct line mates (in Dad's case, the right MJ partners). Has the potential for greatness but always needed a kick in the butt from Wayne Gretzky to get going.



Mom - Mark Messier, no question. The raging bull of hockey was the NHL's first quintessential power forward. Lean and mean, he'll bowl you over if you get in his way. Actually, he's a pussycat compared to Mom.



Gah - Theo Fleury. Okay, Gah never did drugs, but no one ever enthusiastically celebrated a goal and mauled himself in congratulations like Fleury did. When he was on his game he played with intensity and a zest for the game. Gah is the same way, she lives life with enthusiasm. She has never been one to sit around and say, "Gee, what should I do today? I'm bored."



Goh - Ken Dryden. Great player, great goaltender. But never could put a great game against the Russians. Why? Probably because he fell asleep in goal while play was down on the other end. When he's on, he's hot. When he's not, he's not. Either way, he's one of the most intelligent players, ever. Maybe Randy Gregg, MD was his equal, but how many other players became lawyers and members of Parliament after their career?



Quinn - Craig McTavish. Okay, maybe they don't have a lot of physical similarities. If anything, Quinn resembles Mark Messier, too, but there can only be ONE. Besides, McTavish would always make great moves, skate around people, fake the goalie out of his jock strap and then....miss the net or shoot right at the goalie. Also prefers not to wear a helmet or face protection.



Me - Dale Hawerchuck. Not the fastest skater, not the flashiest player, not the most finesse player, but definitely one of the most determined and persistent players. He may not get the first shot in, or the 2nd shot, or the 3rd shot, but he'll try and try until the puck goes in the net.