The Sporting News article
Jun 16, 1997
by Larry Wigge
With Steve Yzerman fulfilling his destiny as a Captain Courageous, the inspired Red Wings end Detroit’s 42-year Stanley Cup frustration with a sweeping gesture.
Oh say can you ‘C’: Yzerman, the captain of Detroit’s long overdue championship vessel, hoists the Stanley Cup as jubilant Red Wings teammates share in his triumphant moment.
An elderly man walks up to Steve Yzerman outside the Red Wings’ locker room. His body is slightly hunched and his face bears the scars of a long, successful playing career. But he still has that vice-like handshake, and the competitive fire that burned long ago still has a flickering ember. He hugs Yzerman, wishes him luck in the potential Stanley Cup clincher and whispers in his ear: “Remember your dream. Do it for that 9-year-old kid in you.”
Calgary Sun article
June 6, 1997
by George Johnson
That damned ring.
That ostentatious victory parade.
That silly “I’m going to Disneyworld!” commercial spot.
They are what we all smugly believe is missing from Steve Yzerman’s career; what is leaving a dark, empty void in his life.
CBS SportsLine
June 6, 1997
Ian Browne
He isn’t merely the captain. Steve Yzerman is Mr. Red Wing. You think Detroit Red Wings, Stevie Y is the man that comes to mind.
In this era of free agency and trade demands, Yzerman has poured his heart into the Motor City for 14 years, many of which have been so unrewarding. There’s been some tough times, but never a time Yzerman didn’t want to be a Detroit Red Wing.
And really, could you picture him anywhere else? It would be like baseball great Cal Ripken wearing something other than an Orioles uniform.
Yzerman, a man of few words, isn’t selfish, but he is human. Surely, there were days he thought, “Am I ever going to win a championship?”
Finally, he will get his wish.
