Nieuwendyk Thrilled About Hall of Fame Nod
The following article featuring former Cornell standout Joe Nieuwendyk appeared June 28 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Steve Hunt
NHL.com Correspondent
FRISCO, Texas -- Joe Nieuwendyk admits that growing up in Oshawa, Ontario, the fact that he was able just to get the opportunity to play in the National Hockey League was what he considered the ultimate thrill.
Well, the three-time Stanley Cup champion and 1999 Conn Smythe Trophy winner is clearly on cloud nine after Tuesday's announcement that he had been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.
"Yeah, I think the ultimate was to play in the NHL. I don't think anybody goes through their career thinking about maybe being a Hall of Famer one day," he said. "If you're fortunate enough to be in there, that's a great thrill, but we played the game because we loved to compete and we loved it. Days like today were out of our control, but nonetheless very rewarding."
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
