T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 If you named teams from the states where the players grew up, would Michigan be any good? Not players from other states that went to college in Michigan, but guys that grew up there. I know there's a lot, but I just can't think of them right now. What US state would be better than Michigan? In North America, of course Ontario would rule, but then who, Quebec? BC? Rafalski, Abdelkader, Hatcher, Modano, Weight, Ryan Miller...do we have enough to ice a full squad? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zata40 3 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Tim thomas edit: dont forget Jeff Finger! Edited July 21, 2008 by zata40 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayUp88 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Well we are solid in net. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest mindfly Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Rolston? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerman191 37 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Hmm.. Rolston, Legwand, Grier.. I'm sure there are more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CrossoverThrash 0 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 david moss Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 http://www.hockey-reference.com/friv/birth...e=&state=MI Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Crymson Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Amongst all states, Michigan is 2nd in how many current NHL players it has produced. Last season, the number was 24; only Minnesota, with 25, had more (source). You're forgetting Brian Rolston. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
betterREDthandead 58 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 If you named teams from the states where the players grew up, would Michigan be any good? Not players from other states that went to college in Michigan, but guys that grew up there. I know there's a lot, but I just can't think of them right now. What US state would be better than Michigan? In North America, of course Ontario would rule, but then who, Quebec? BC? Rafalski, Abdelkader, Hatcher, Modano, Weight, Ryan Miller...do we have enough to ice a full squad? Minnesota and Massachusetts and possibly New York would be equal to or better than Michigan, I imagine. Oh, and you forgot Brian Rolston Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 308 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 The Hatchers, the Millers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Some other Michigan born players are Legwand, Rolston, Kesler, David Booth, Gleason, and how could you forget JEFF FINGER?! The state of New York has some good players... Patrick Kane, Dustin Brown, Brian Gionta, Chris Higgins, Erik Cole, Mathieu Schneider, Tim Connolly, Lee Stempniak, Craig Conroy, Mike Komisarek, Jimmy Howard, etc... Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts have some good players too. Edited July 21, 2008 by BeeRYCE Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 (edited) Some other Michigan born players are Legwand, Rolston, Kesler, David Booth, Gleason, and how could you forget JEFF FINGER?! The state of New York has some good players... Patrick Kane, Dustin Brown, Brian Gionta, Chris Higgins, Erik Cole, Mathieu Schneider, Tim Connolly, Lee Stempniak, Craig Conroy, Mike Komisarek, Jimmy Howard, etc... Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Massachusetts have some good players too. New York looks like their top two lines might take our top two lines. Whaddya think? Edit: I guess we'd need to decide on "all time", "present day" or "current & recent" (which of course could include Pat Lafontaine) Originally Iguess I was thinking "current rosters" based on fantasy hockey numbers, who would win? Edited July 21, 2008 by T.Low Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BeeRYCE 2 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Brown - Connolly - Kane Cole/Higgins - Conroy - Gionta/Stempniak Yeah, pretty good top two forward lines, but... Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Filppula - Franzen - Hossa I have a hard time picturing any top 2 lines from anywhere contending with that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungGuns1340 1 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Brown - Connolly - Kane Cole/Higgins - Conroy - Gionta/Stempniak Yeah, pretty good top two forward lines, but... Datsyuk - Zetterberg - Holmstrom Filppula - Franzen - Hossa I have a hard time picturing any top 2 lines from anywhere contending with that. Pretty sure he meant state of NY vs. state of MI. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMUCarGuy 8 Report post Posted July 21, 2008 Eric Lindros went to my high school for awhile (Farmington High School). Can we include him?? Or is this just current players? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 (edited) Eric Lindros went to my high school for awhile (Farmington High School). Can we include him?? Or is this just current players? Hey, I went there too! Class of '93. I saw Lindros around school a lot during the few months he was there. Even at 16 he was HUGE. My Team Michigan, current version: Mike York - Doug Weight - Brian Rolston Ryan Kesler - Mike Modano - Mike Grier* Andy Hilbert - David Legwand - Adam Hall Dave Moss - Jim Slater - Chad LaRose Extras: TJ Hensick, David Booth Brian Rafalski - Tim Gleason Derian Hatcher - James Wisniewski Matt Greene - Jeff Finger Extra: Andy Greene Ryan Miller Tim Thomas *Grier was born in Detroit but his family moved to MA when he was 5, so he's not Michigan-trained. Edited July 22, 2008 by joshy207 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Johnny Diamonds 25 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Pat Lafontaine was born in St.Louis but he grew up in Michigan. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eva unit zero 271 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Pat Lafontaine was born in St.Louis but he grew up in Michigan. If we're making an "All-Time" team, we have to include Mark Howe. Also left off lists so far: Mike Knuble; raised in the Grand Rapids area. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Doggy 130 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 What about Mike York and Anson Carter? They'd have to crack the lineup. Also Bob Johnson could be the coach. For an 'all-time' team you cannot forget Al Iafrate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WMUCarGuy 8 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Hey, I went there too! Class of '93. I saw Lindros around school a lot during the few months he was there. Even at 16 he was HUGE. My Team Michigan, current version: Mike York - Doug Weight - Brian Rolston Ryan Kesler - Mike Modano - Mike Grier* Andy Hilbert - David Legwand - Adam Hall Dave Moss - Jim Slater - Chad LaRose Extras: TJ Hensick, David Booth Brian Rafalski - Tim Gleason Derian Hatcher - James Wisniewski Matt Greene - Jeff Finger Extra: Andy Greene Ryan Miller Tim Thomas *Grier was born in Detroit but his family moved to MA when he was 5, so he's not Michigan-trained. Nice! Class of 03 here! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 What about Mike York and Anson Carter? They'd have to crack the lineup. Also Bob Johnson could be the coach. For an 'all-time' team you cannot forget Al Iafrate. Anson Carter is from Toronto, and that Bob Johnson isn't THE Bob Johnson. "Badger Bob" passed away years ago, and the Bob on the list is Brent's dad. Nice! Class of 03 here! Man, you're just a pup! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 My all-time Born In Michigan team: Mike York - Mike Modano - Brian Rolston Pat Peake - Doug Weight - Wayne Presley Ryan Kesler - Jimmy Carson - Mike Grier Kelly Miller - Kevin Miller - Kip Miller Dan Bylsma - David Legwand - Jim Cummins Kevin Hatcher - Al Iafrate Mark Howe - Brian Rafalski Derian Hatcher - Gordie Roberts Ken Morrow - Craig Wolanin Shawn Chambers - Adam Burt John Vanbiesbrouck Ryan Miller Tim Thomas Brent Johnson Note-- this only includes Michigan-BORN players, therefore I've left off LaFontaine and Knuble and included Grier again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T.Low 1,011 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 Pat Lafontaine was born in St.Louis but he grew up in Michigan. I played on an all-star baseball team in grade school with Pat Lafontaine when I lived in Union Lake and he lived in Waterford, Mi. More recently, my brother bought used goalie pads at the Waterford "Play It Again Sports" or whatever its called, and they were the old brown ones and had hand written "Lafontaine" on them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
egroen 384 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 My Team Michigan, current version: Mike York - Doug Weight - Brian Rolston Ryan Kesler - Mike Modano - Mike Grier* Andy Hilbert - David Legwand - Adam Hall Dave Moss - Jim Slater - Chad LaRose Extras: TJ Hensick, David Booth Brian Rafalski - Tim Gleason Derian Hatcher - James Wisniewski Matt Greene - Jeff Finger Extra: Andy Greene Ryan Miller Tim Thomas Not bad, but I don't think it would make the playoffs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joshy207 156 Report post Posted July 22, 2008 My Team Michigan, current version: Not bad, but I don't think it would make the playoffs. Well... that's the best our state has to offer! In a tournament against other regions from the US, it would do pretty well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
