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Hockey Knight in Canada

By The OFB Team Saturday, November 17, 2007

NBC News Friday evening profiled ex-Cap Joe Juneau for his exemplary sense of community in Arctic Canada’s Kujuwak, Quebec, a remote Innuit outpost of isolation and frequent despair. If you aren’t a proud Caps’ fan by virtue of the team’s struggles on the ice these days, this feature will help reorient your pride.



Hockey knight in Canada


Former NHL star in his own words

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Posted at 9:39 am. Filed under Former Coaches & Players, Hockey, Joe Juneau, NBC, Washington Capitals.
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10 Comments

  1. Busy Dad Mumbles wrote:

    What a great story. Thanks for sharing. It is wonderful to see the application of sport & culture, our beloved Hockey, to the development kids. This is our future for our sport and our World.

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 10:06 am | Permalink
  2. dorgeloh wrote:

    Great Story, Joe a aeronautic engineer from R.P.I. and professional player giving back so much. Super

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 12:08 pm | Permalink
  3. Jay wrote:

    Yeah, saw it last night. It was very cool. He could live anywhere and do whatever but he chooses this life path. Kinda deflects away from the BBonds, MVick scenarios.

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 2:12 pm | Permalink
  4. Jordan wrote:

    Wow, what a great sports story. Joe was always a really great guy during his time with the Caps. Always made time for us fans and kids after practice back in the Piney Orchard days.

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 3:49 pm | Permalink
  5. JMoney wrote:

    Always liked him - how can you not like the guy whose goal took us farther than any Cap? So glad to see that the pro character athlete is not dead.

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 8:50 pm | Permalink
  6. strungout wrote:

    I wonder if he’s a good PP coach?

    Saturday, November 17, 2007 at 9:18 pm | Permalink
  7. Gmann wrote:

    The sublime J.J. once again proves that hockey players are a step above the rest.

    Sunday, November 18, 2007 at 7:34 am | Permalink
  8. Paul wrote:

    Great story, thanks for finding this gem and sharing. Regardless of the sport, I love it when I see ex-players giving back to the community. I couldn’t imagine how hard life can be when you live in an isolated community like that, good for Joe Juneau for finding it in his heart to give to these kids.

    Monday, November 19, 2007 at 8:48 am | Permalink
  9. frustrated cap fan wrote:

    Simply awesome story about an awesome guy

    Tuesday, November 20, 2007 at 12:14 am | Permalink
  10. D wrote:

    I agree. Awesome guy!

    Monday, January 7, 2008 at 2:42 pm | Permalink

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