Mitchell Won't Be Whistled for this Glove Pass
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The following article featuring former Clarkson standout Willie Mitchell appeared September 23 on the Vancouver Sun Web site.
By Elliott Pap
Vancouver Sun
VANCOUVER — Canucks defenceman Willie Mitchell was
preparing for practice Wednesday and, as usual, he had on his black
longjohns. But he was also wearing a white pair of batting
gloves.
Batting gloves? This called for an investigation. Maybe it was the
latest cutting-edge, new-wave, feel-good innovation adopted by the
Mike Gillis regime. You grab a fungo bat, you hit some pitches,
then you put on your skates and play hockey. Hey there, Willie,
what gives?
"Ha, ha," laughed Mitchell, not sure if he was going to reveal the
secret, although he quickly relented.
Complete article can be accessed via the Sun Web site by clicking here.
