tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post114791928193024376..comments2024-02-24T01:16:00.825-08:00Comments on International Hockey Legends: Ray LeblancJoe Pelletierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01906327400250923397noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-76276791265705096442013-04-02T12:00:28.316-07:002013-04-02T12:00:28.316-07:00orcI knew Ray when he played for the Xarolina Thun...orcI knew Ray when he played for the Xarolina Thunder Birds in Winston-Salem, N.C. and still have an autographed "goalie stick" that he gave my son. We sure were proud of him at the Olympic games.<br />Bob MooreAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03514275918094783971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-79337048342881641732012-04-16T10:25:55.754-07:002012-04-16T10:25:55.754-07:00I was enthralled by Ray taking the largely underwh...I was enthralled by Ray taking the largely underwhelming US team on his back and driving them into the medal round. For that he will always be one of my personal favorites.<br /><br />I was lucky to discover one night that I could pick up WBBM on my radio despite being in NYS. I taped Ray's one and only game, wishing I was there.<br /><br />When Ryan Miller got his post-Olympic ovations in 2010, I thought of Ray. I hope he realizes that one game against San Jose is one more than I will play and for that he is a hero to a few of us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-89756443125735612072009-12-03T20:57:16.941-08:002009-12-03T20:57:16.941-08:00Ray came to San Diego on many occasions playing in...Ray came to San Diego on many occasions playing in the IHL. He was always a fine gentleman to the fans and signed autographs after the games. He gave me his game stick at one game. It would have been great to see him play for the Blackhawks longer. Regardless of his minor league status, Ray is a real PRO and proved to be very inspirational.Nik Simonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-72764536611919430042009-03-12T23:09:00.000-07:002009-03-12T23:09:00.000-07:00I watched Ray when he was in goal for the Indianap...I watched Ray when he was in goal for the Indianapolis Ice. I will never forget the games he played in the 92 Olympics. He carried the team to the bronze medal round but lost to the Czechs 6-1. If the team had played as well as Ray did in the Olympics they would have wore gold medals home. I was in the stands the night you were in goal for your only NHL game with the Chicago Blackhawks playing the Sharks. I felt cheated that you were playing and I wouldn't get to see Belfour. But you were magnificent in a 5-1 win. After the game we all had forgotten about Belfour and talked about you all the way home. Thanks Ray for the memories. KenKenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17368508150071492680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-87186934674988827462009-01-26T13:53:00.000-08:002009-01-26T13:53:00.000-08:00This is my youngest brother, I have watched him gr...This is my youngest brother, I have watched him grow up working very hard and seen him skate all year round. I am truly proud of him<BR/>and he retired at the right time,when Hockey is still fun!<BR/>You are always number one to me!!<BR/>CindyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-6061658011396873012008-08-23T00:50:00.000-07:002008-08-23T00:50:00.000-07:00I remember when Ray came back from the Olympic tha...I remember when Ray came back from the Olympic that year. The first game he played back in the U.S. was with Indianapolis in Kalamazoo. He recieved a 10 minute standing ovaitoion at an away game. I had never before heard Wings Stadium that loud before and never heard it that loud again. I will remember that few minutes for the rest of my life.Justinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12017123149908577859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28301633.post-60757419552497474772007-03-12T10:44:00.000-07:002007-03-12T10:44:00.000-07:00Nice article about Leblanc.I was at his one NHL ga...Nice article about Leblanc.<BR/><BR/>I was at his one NHL game against the Sharks. The only goal he gave up was on a breakaway. The crowd chanted "USA! USA!" every time Leblanc made a save, and gave him a standing ovation when he allowed that lone goal. <BR/><BR/>Two seasons later, Leblanc became a regular for the Chicago Wolves of the IHL. He still had a lot of fans in Chicago because of his Olympic heroics.<BR/><BR/>Sal<BR/><A HREF="http://robotrabbit.blogspot.com" REL="nofollow"><BR/>My hockey autograph blog</A>Salhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062573971073651593noreply@blogger.com