You are correct in pointing out excellent NHL players who came from U.S.
colleges, some of whom are definitely stars.  My point, unclear as it
became, is that we should not bad mouth the state of Minnesota, or the
entire USA, simply because they have not produced a Wayne Gretzky, a Mario
Lemieux, or a Gordie Howe.  These are, in my opinion, the greatest 3
hockey players ever.  Essentially, I argue that no one compares to these
3 players.  But I do agree with you, the U.S. and college hockey have
produced many excellent professional players.
 
On Sat, 10 Apr 1999 16:52:44 -0700 wrote...
>>
>>The problem I have with this particular post is we are talking about
>>*college* hockey.  Other than perhaps Paul Kariya, name me a player who
>>played at ANY college who compares to the players you listed.  Discarding
>>Lindros, you named arguably the three greatest players of all-time.
>> Acxtually there are a lot of them.
>
>And talking about NCAA hockey players turned pro. a Majority of them are
>either from Canada or From the Easter USA Or a state other than Minnesota
>(Gopher Players). There are quite a few that came from College that are
>stars  in the NHL or Former stars.  Just to name a few Chelios, LeClair,
>Oates, Dryden, Amonte, Ktchuck, (I can't spell it) Anson Carter, Chris
>Drury
>(One of the Top Rookie), Keith Jones,  Gary Sutter, Joe Niewenduke, Paul
>Kariya, Mike Grier, Brett Hull, Mark Parish, Mark Cullen.  for sure and
>there are a bunch of others I can't remember.
>
>No offense but I think the Pinnicale of a Hockey players Success is still
>measured by either a Player getting to the Olympic team or the NHL.
>
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