Jean-Gabriel "J-G" Pageau (born November 11, 1992) is a Canadian professional ice hockey player who currently plays for the National Hockey League's New York Islanders (NHL). He has played in the NHL with the Ottawa Senators and Montreal Canadiens.
Pageau was born in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Quebec. He was drafted by the Senators in the second round, 39th overall, at the 2010 NHL Entry Draft. He is the younger brother of forward Jonathan Pageau.
He made his NHL debut on October 4, 2013, against the Buffalo Sabres. That night he scored his first career goal, helping the Senators win 3–1 away from home. He recorded his first multi-point game on October 10, 2013, as part of a three-goal performance that included an empty-netter as time expired, helping the Senators to a 7–4 victory over the Dallas Stars.
On July 1, 2015, the Senators signed Pageau to a five-year, $17.5 million contract extension. The deal includes annual salaries of $1.5 million in each season through 2019-20.
In 2016-17, Pageau appeared in 79 games for the Senators scoring 15 goals and adding 34 assists for 49 points.
| Jacob Markström | |
|---|---|
| NHL team Former teams | Calgary Flames Brynäs IF Florida Panthers Vancouver Canucks |
| National team | Sweden |
| NHL Draft | 31st overall, 2008 Florida Panthers |
| Playing career | 2008–present |
Blues in St. Louis Marc Savard (born July 17, 1977) is a former professional ice hockey center from Canada who is now an assistant coach with the St. Louis Blues.
| Marc Savard | |
|---|---|
| Played for | New York Rangers Calgary Flames Atlanta Thrashers Boston Bruins |
| NHL Draft | 91st overall, 1995 New York Rangers |
| Playing career | 1995–2011 |
Foote, 47, was a member of the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League. The Quebec Nordiques selected him 22nd overall in the 1989 NHL Draft. In 1996 and 2001, he won two Stanley Cups with the Avalanche, as well as a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2002 Winter Olympics. He also played with the New York Rangers, where he won another Cup in 2009. Foote retired after the 2010-11 season.
He currently serves as an assistant coach for the Colorado College Tigers men's ice hockey team. The Greyhounds went undefeated during the regular season before losing to Minnesota-Duluth in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.
Foote is from Matheson, Manitoba but grew up in Fort Covington, New York. He played junior hockey for the St. Michael's Majors of the Ontario Junior A Hockey League and then began his career with the Greyhounds in 1987-88. That same year, he helped lead Sault Ste. Marie to its first Memorial Cup title.
He was drafted by the Nordiques but instead signed with the Avs as a free agent on July 1, 1991. He debuted with Denver that fall and scored his first goal against the Vancouver Canucks on October 4, 1991. Over the next eight seasons, Foote averaged more than 20 minutes of ice time per game while helping the Avs win three consecutive division titles and reach the playoffs each year.
The Detroit Red Wings
| Henrik Zetterberg | |
|---|---|
| Played for | Timrå IK Detroit Red Wings EV Zug |
| National team | Sweden |
| NHL Draft | 210th overall, 1999 Detroit Red Wings |
| Playing career | 1997–2018 |
Earvin "Magic" Johnson Jr. (born August 14, 1959) is a former American professional basketball player who played point guard for the National Basketball Association's Los Angeles Lakers (NBA). At 6 feet 8 inches tall and 250 pounds, he was one of the biggest players in NBA history.
He was drafted by the Lakers with the second overall pick in the 1979 NBA draft. Over his 11-year career, he won two NBA championships, in 1980 and 1982, and was named MVP of both games.
After retirement, Johnson has worked as an actor, broadcaster, and entrepreneur. He is also involved in social justice projects through his organization The E.J. Johnson Company.
Johnson appeared in more than 100 commercials during his playing days. After retirement, he became one of the best-selling athletic jerseys ever when Nike hired him as a brand ambassador.
In 2004, he co-founded Magic Johnson Enterprises, which owns and operates restaurants and bowling alleys across the United States.
Also in 2004, Johnson was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame. In 2015, he was named among the 50 greatest players in NBA history.
His wife, Cookie, is the daughter of Afro-American singer Marvin Gaye.
Blake Comeau, Dallas Stars #15/Left Wing/Current Teams
Blake Comeau (born February 18, 1986) is a Canadian professional ice hockey right winger and alternate captain for the National Hockey League's Dallas Stars (NHL).
Charlie Alexander Villanueva (born August 24, 1984) is a Dominican-American former professional basketball player who played for the National Basketball Association's Toronto Raptors, Milwaukee Bucks, Detroit Pistons, and Dallas Mavericks (NBA). Standing at 6 ft 11 in (211 cm), he was one of the tallest players in the NBA during his career.
He attended DeMatha Catholic High School in Hyattsville, Maryland, where he played varsity basketball. He then went on to play college basketball for Villanova University, where he won two NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championships. After graduating from Villanova in 2008, he entered the 2008 NBA draft, but was not selected by any team.
On July 4, 2009, the Toronto Raptors signed Villanueva to a multi-year contract. He earned a spot in the starting lineup right away, and by season's end had become one of the top shot blockers in the league. In 2010–11, he again led all rookies in blocks while playing in only 67 games due to injuries. The following season, he returned as the teams' primary backup center after Hedo Türkoğlu was acquired via trade. On April 19, 2013, the Raptors announced that they had exercised their third year option on Villanueva's contract, keeping him with the team through the 2014–15 season.
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