January 23, 2012
Stempniak Soaking in NHL Experience
Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty Images
The following article featuring former Dartmouth standout Lee Stempniak appeared January 22 on the Calgary Flames Web site.
By Laurence Heinen
Pop quiz: Which member of the Calgary Flames achieved a significant milestone involving the number 500 earlier this month?
Of course the easy answer is that captain Jarome Iginla scored the 500th goal of his National Hockey League career during a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Jan. 7.
But dig a little deeper into the statistics and you’ll find that forward Lee Stempniak also reached a significant milestone when he suited up for his 500th career NHL contest three nights later.
Complete article can be accessed via the Flames Web site by clicking here.
