Backchecking: Joe Juneau
The following article featuring former Rensselaer standout Joe Juneau appeared June 16 on the Hockey News Web site.
By Patrick Cwiklinski
In 1991, after the highly publicized negotiations between Joe
Juneau and Boston Bruins GM Harry Sinden fell through, the young
college star was criticized by many as being selfish and
unrealistic in his demands for a one-way NHL contract.
But with a backup career as a rocket scientist, it wouldn’t
have made sense to ask for anything less.
Following an impressive tenure in college hockey that saw him
amass 213 points in 124 games with RPI, the 81st overall pick in
the 1988 draft was by all means ready to test the big league
waters, but was in need of some job insurance before he signed on
the dotted line.
Complete article can be accessed via the Hockey News Web site by clicking here.
