Shutemdown 23 Report post Posted August 18, 2008 (edited) Here's the full article: http://www.hhof.com/html/exSCJ08_24.shtml Not only does it touch on his day of celebration with the cup, it also mentions that his old hockey team in Sweden, the Jarfalla Hockey Club, has created a scholarship in his name, which is presented to a u-16 player on the team that displays the same characteristics as Kronner at a the same age. My favorite part of the article is them discussing the scholarship and how it came about... this was a great read! : "Through hard work, humility and great talent, Niklas Kronwall has reached unprecedented heights as a sportsman," began the proclamation. "In 27 years, Niklas has already won two Swedish league championships, the World Cup, Olympic gold and the Stanley Cup, making him a unique athlete who belongs to a very small circle of Swedish hockey. We in Järfälla Hockey are very proud of the fact that Niklas had his hockey education with us, and see him as a great ambassador for Järfälla, both on and off the ice. We want to honour Niklas by introducing a scholarship in Niklas's name. It will go to the under-sixteen (year old) player who we feel best meets the many wonderful traits shown by Niklas Kronwall when he was at the same age: diligent work ethic, good sportsmanship both on and off the ice, having played at least five seasons in the Jarfalla Hockey system and showing the potential to continue hockey at an advanced level." The scholarship pays the recipient 5,000 Swedish Krona, or approximately $800 US. His old hockey club, Jarfalla Hockey Club of Sweden, gave him with a special jersey in honor of the Niklas Kronwall scholarship. Edited August 18, 2008 by Shutemdown Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
