Detroit Redwings, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Atlanta Flames

Left Wing

5'11" 180 pounds

13 year NHL career, 236 career goals, 241 assists, 2x NHL All-Star, played in 56 playoff games. Played for Team Canada in the Summit Series scoring three game winning goals against the Soviet Union Red Army Team

I started reading the Bible and I found it interesting. I had to ask myself if I believed this. Where did the Bible come from? Who put it together? Over the next two years, my friend helped me see and understand that Jesus Christ was the answer, and that He could handle my angers and fears and stresses in life. Once I accepted that, a quietness and contentment became a reality in my life.

I became a far better husband, a far better friend, and a far better and more dedicated hockey player. I played for four more years after I gave my heart to the Lord. God has changed my life, my priorities in so many different ways. The things I was worried about became non-issues as God started to change me from the inside out. I still believe in working hard. I still believe in excellence and doing the best you can. You don't lose the edge.

Scoring that goal in Russia (Summit Series winning goal), from an athlete's standpoint, was the greatest thing that ever happened to me, but in comparison to having the Lord as my Savior and walking for Him, even that pales to insignificance.