arag 308 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 that definitely makes him more Italian than Dutch to me, considering the fact that Belgians and Dutch are two different (and veeery distinct) nations and if his dad was of Belgian descent, than Vanbiesbrouck could even be original (Flemish) surname... Wiki has listed him as an Hockey player withbitalian descend. Here is the list. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Italian_Americans_in_sports Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 As for All Croatian NHL team,not much,but with some former Red Wings included: Joseph Cattarinich Frank Mahovlich Mark Pavelich Marty Pavelich Joe Sakic M.A.Vlasic Victor Oreskovich Mark Dekanich Very good but not enough active players to make a team. Ian glad you guys are having fun with the names. -iam. No love for Ray Ferraro? I have used all active players. Ferraro was defenetley a pretty good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Dino Ciccarelli and Mark Recchi should also be in here somewhere 1 Rick D reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Secret 304 Report post Posted February 15, 2012 Bertuzzi was born and raised in Sudbury, Ontario. His father, Albert Bertuzzi, is an Italian-Canadian who worked as a miner and in the window-washing business. When Bertuzzi was a teenager, Albert survived a near-fatal car accident in which he was thrown from the vehicle through the windshield. His father has stated that he was proud of his own local reputation as a "dirty player" and referred to it as a "Bertuzzi trait".[1] He has said that Bertuzzi takes after him in regards to his toughness and aggression. Bertuzzi's great-uncle, Larry Bertuzzi, is a Toronto-based lawyer who has done arbitration work for the NHL.[4] Bertuzzi is definitely of Italian descent. I made the trip to Italy this year to see where my family came from in Cavasso Nuovo in the province of Friuli in Northern Italy and I was surprised to see a great many Bertuzzi's in this small village... so I think Bert may be Friulan! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) Bertuzzi is definitely of Italian descent. I made the trip to Italy this year to see where my family came from in Cavasso Nuovo in the province of Friuli in Northern Italy and I was surprised to see a great many Bertuzzi's in this small village... so I think Bert may be Friulan! There are several notable people with the surname Bertuzzi: Irnerio Bertuzzi (1919–1962), Italian airplane pilot Todd Bertuzzi (born 1975), Canadian hockey player Gian Ortensio Bertuzzi, Italian Mannerist painter Maria Teresa Bertuzzi, Italian mayor of Coppara[citation needed] Nicola Bertuzzi, Italian Rococo painter From Wiki. Dino Ciccarelli and Mark Recchi should also be in here somewhere Two excellent players. However I have made the team from active NHL players. Edited February 16, 2012 by arag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 What about my boy Enrico Ciccone? Or how about Gino Odjick? Don't remember if he was French or Italian. Gino is an Italian name. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 What about my boy Enrico Ciccone? Or how about Gino Odjick? Don't remember if he was French or Italian. Gino is an Italian name. I have found these on Odjick Odjick, a full blooded Algonquin Indian who grew up in poverty on the Maniwaki reserve in Quebec, shouldn't have lasted as long as he did in the NHL. But the two were inseparable, and Odjick acted as the link between the team and its distant superstar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 I have found these on Odjick Odjick, a full blooded Algonquin Indian who grew up in poverty on the Maniwaki reserve in Quebec, shouldn't have lasted as long as he did in the NHL. But the two were inseparable, and Odjick acted as the link between the team and its distant superstar. OK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I would add the following to Roster at trade deadliine. Don Vito Corleone Clemenza Barzini Sollozzo Luca Brasi Bruno Tattaglia This should make it the most fearsom NHL team. LOL Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bring Back The Bruise Bros 1,029 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 OK I'm pretty sure it was Gino who was referred to as "The Algonquin Assassin" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I'm pretty sure it was Gino who was referred to as "The Algonquin Assassin" Yes he was. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GMRwings1983 8,803 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 I'm pretty sure it was Gino who was referred to as "The Algonquin Assassin" I believe was also known as "The Maniwaki Mauler" What other guy would have two frightening nicknames like these? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 I believe was also known as "The Maniwaki Mauler" What other guy would have two frightening nicknames like these? AKA: Wayne Gino "Chief, The Enforcer" Odjick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yzerfan1999 81 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 touche! probably Van Biesbroeck in original version. add to this: Van Massenho(e)ven, Van|der|Meer, Versteeg, Bouwmeester and.... Yzerman (modern version: IJzerman, iron-man ) Fun - you could put a decent team of Dutch descendants too: Coach - Dan Bylsma Forward Steve Yzerman Trevor Linden Kris Versteeg Eric Staal Jordan Staal Pat Verbeek Joe Nieuwendyk Derek Boogaard Troy Brouwer Paul Ysebaert Jeff Friesen Defense Karl Dykhuis Greg de Vries Jay Bouwmeester Dan Hamhuis Jim Vandermeer Marc Staal Jeff Beukeboom Goalie ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arag 308 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Fun - you could put a decent team of Dutch descendants too: Coach - Dan Bylsma Forward Steve Yzerman Trevor Linden Kris Versteeg Eric Staal Jordan Staal Pat Verbeek Joe Nieuwendyk Derek Boogaard Troy Brouwer Paul Ysebaert Jeff Friesen Defense Karl Dykhuis Greg de Vries Jay Bouwmeester Dan Hamhuis Jim Vandermeer Marc Staal Jeff Beukeboom Goalie ? Ken Holland was a goalie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jollymania 162 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 Vanbiesbrouk is more of Dutch than Italian. or flemish Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
