Stafford Remains an Active-Duty Marine
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The following article featuring former Yale standout Ben Stafford appeared November 11 on the National Hockey League (NHL) Web site.
By Adam Kimelman
NHL.com Staff Writer
Philadelphia Flyers coach John Stevens was involved in
two Calder Cup championships with the Philadelphia Phantoms, one as
a player and one as a coach.
In his office hangs one photo from the 2005 team, which he guided
to the American Hockey League championship. He could have others,
but the one he has in a prominent spot near his desk is the one
that means the most to him. It's Ben Stafford, drenched in sweat,
already wearing his championship cap, fresh off scoring the
Cup-clinching goal that finished a sweep of the Chicago Wolves in
the final.
Stafford is still sweating today, but his work has moved from the
ice to the battlefield. After four seasons of professional hockey,
Stafford today is a U.S. Marine, helping in the war on terrorism.
Complete article can be accessed via the NHL Web site by clicking here.
