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kickshot
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 Posted November 9th, 2011 07:05 PM IP   
Roger Christian Sr., one-half of the Chritian Bros. hockey stick lore, died suddenly today.
RIP Roger, you were a great man!
Worst MHF pick 'em player ever. But I did stay at a Holiday Inn Express Last Night!
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Neutron 14
Imperial Grand Poobah
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Posted November 9th, 2011 07:17 PM IP
From the USA Hockey Hall of Fame:
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Roger Christian
United States National Team 1958-1965
United States Olympic Team 1960-1964
Warroad Lakers 1955-1974
Wing
Born: December 1, 1935, Warroad, MN.
Roger Christian began his early years in hockey like most other youngsters in Warroad, playing road hockey four to five hours or more on the river and on outdoor rinks. He and his brother, (fellow enshrined) Billy, used magazines for shin pads and hockey sticks made by their father. They even shared a pair of skates and one would use them for half an hour then the other would trade.
Roger started playing high school hockey for Warroad in 1950, and by 1952 he was the team's leading scorer. In 1953 he led Warroad to the State Tournament, something sacred to all kids in the Land of 10,000 lakes. Over his storied prep career selected to the All-State Team, and was named All Region twice.
He would go on to star internationally after that. In 1958 he led the U.S. National team in scoring, under Coach Cal Marvin and Manager Don Clark, and in 1960 Roger played on the fabled Gold Medal winning Olympic Team, alongside his brother. He would go on to play on five U.S. National teams altogether.
After that Roger went on to play for nearly 20 years with his hometown Warroad Lakers, an amateur dynasty, where his number 7 Jersey was later retired from the Lakers roster in 1974.
Roger later went on to co-found the multi-million dollar stick and equipment manufacturing company called Christian Brothers, where he continues to work today. In addition, he remains active in local community and youth hockey programs as well. |
RIP Mr. Christian.
Believe in Yourself
Because the rest of us think you're an idiot.
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tomASS
Bored Troll
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Posted November 9th, 2011 10:38 PM IP
Met him 3 times - was always a gentleman and a great host.
My kids loved the personal tour of the factory.
Clueless in Carver County
YNWA
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Govs93
Class A's #1 Fan!
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Posted April 6th, 2012 10:33 AM IP
Uh-oh... The Twitter machine is saying that there's been a "student death" at a dorm at the U, and word is that it's a football player. No idea who...
What's up with that?
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Bash Brother
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Posted April 6th, 2012 11:43 AM IP
Gary Tinsley Jr. I think.
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tomASS
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Posted April 6th, 2012 12:27 PM IP
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Govs93 wrote:
Uh-oh... The Twitter machine |
is that a nickname for pistol ?
Clueless in Carver County
YNWA
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tomASS
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Posted April 6th, 2012 12:28 PM IP
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Govs93 wrote:
Uh-oh... The Twitter machine is saying that there's been a "student death" at a dorm at the U, and word is that it's a football player. No idea who...
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kinda tough too when your coach's name is Kill
Clueless in Carver County
YNWA
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