Mario Lemieux

Mario Lemieux, one of the greatest hockey players of all time, has just recently returned to the ice, to once again dominate the game in a way only he can. His triumphant return signals the beginning of another great era, in which he will surely prove yet again that he is every bit as good as he used to be, and ready to lead the Penguins to the cup once again.

Mario was born on October 5, 1965 to parents Pierette and Jean Guy. He has two older brothers, Alain and Richard. He first skated when he was two years old. His mother would wake him and his brothers up, and take them to a rink behind their local church, only a couple of blocks away from their home in Ville Emard, Canada. This is where Mario first learned the game of hockey. Mario’s first coach was named Fernard Fichaud who also coached his two brothers. In his first tournament, when Mario was still seven, he scored 15 goals in the three games he played. That's an average of five goals a game! Not surprisingly Mario's team won the tournament and Mario was voted the tournament Most Valuable Player.

As Mario grew older, he became more and more dominant. He first showed unbelievable talent in a game against Montreal North. The game was tied 1-1 when Mario was benched for the

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But he didn't go to the Pittsburgh Penguins table. After handling out a bulk of money the Penguins wanted something in return. He was coming to a franchise that had finished the 1983-84 with a terrible 16-58-6 record.

His first game in the NHL was played against the Boston Bruins, in the Boston Gardens, known for its small ice surface and tight checking games. For his efforts he was awarded the Calder Trophy as the league's top rookie. In only his first game, he was already showing signs of dominance. Skating in alone on the Bruins goalie, Pete Peeters, he faked forehand, then shifted to the other side and backhanded it into the empty net. Mario was predicted to be chosen 1st overall.

In the 1990-1991, and again in the 1991-1992 seasons, Mario led the Penguins to the Stanley Cup, and won. He also collected 54 penalty minutes in 73 games.

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