Ilya Bryzgalov: Go Bold or Go Home
Posted on 07. Aug, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
From his comments regarding the city of Winnipeg, the fans of Phoenix and then the monstrous contract signing with Philadelphia, Ilya Bryzgalov has made the statement that he is either going bold, or going home. Hockey Quarterly’s Anthony Perez looks into the recent splash made by the bold backstopper.
Brayden Schenn: From Accolades to Adversity
Posted on 18. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
Ready to put behind a season that included a knee injury, demotion, heartbreaking WJC loss, major junior trade, four game sweep and an NHL trade, Brayden Schenn looks to turn his adversity into experience as he heads into camp with the Philadelphia Flyers as the NHL’s top prospect. HQ’s Anthony Perez looks at the twists and turns of Schenn’s road to the NHL.
Tim Thomas: Born in the USA
Posted on 03. Jul, 2011 by Anthony Perez in Anthony Perez, Player Profiling
From his modest roots in Flint, Michigan, through his long trek to the NHL to his big break with the Bruins and resulting two Vezina trophies, Conn Smythe nod and, most importantly, Stanley Cup championship; Tim Thomas is living the 2011 American Dream. Columnist Anthony Perez examines the life of Hockey Quarterly’s all-American poster boy.