New England Hockey Journal
July 30, 2007
by Stan Fischler

Scotty Bowman on Steve Yzerman as a front office aide: “Steve was active with discussions on free agents and at the trade deadline. He’s feeling his way around. He’s watched a lot of players in the Red Wings system and knows a lot about those players. That’s a good place to start.” …

Steve Yzerman attended a luncheon held by the Ilitch Charities for Children as the charity gave $22,000 in scholarships to worthy players in the Little Caesars AAA Hockey Program and Little Caesars Amateur Hockey League.

Ilitch Charities for Children (ICC), a non-profit, charitable foundation established by the Ilitch family in 2000 to support children’s causes in the areas of health, education and recreation, today announced the Little Caesars AAA Hockey Scholarship winners for 2007. Emily Nelson of Harper Woods, this year’s female recipient, will receive a $5,000 scholarship to the college or university of her choice. Twin brothers Nathan and Nicholas Taurence of Trenton are this year’s male recipients. Each will receive a scholarship of $2,500. The students received their scholarships at a luncheon July 26 at Hockeytown Cafe, where current Detroit Red Wings player Kirk Maltby, Assistant General Manager Jim Nill and Vice President Steve Yzerman were in attendance with other guests and dignitaries.

“We are pleased to honor these outstanding students and hockey players,” said Christopher Ilitch, chairman of ICC and president & CEO of Ilitch Holdings, Inc. in presenting the awards. “Emily, Nathan and Nicholas hold themselves to the highest standards, both academically and athletically. They truly exemplify the qualities the Little Caesars Hockey Program is built upon — dedication, teamwork and pride.”

Helene St. James of the Detroit Free Press interviewed former head coach and current team consultant Scotty Bowman about his life after coaching. One of the questions concerned Steve Yzerman learning and working in management.

Q: How do you think Steve Yzerman has done in his new role?

A: He seems to enjoy it. He was pretty active with the discussions on the free agents and at the trade deadline. He’s feeling his way around. He likes to watch hockey. He’s watched a lot of players in their system — he knows a lot about those players, and that’s a good base to start.

According to an article in The Detroit News, recently signed defenseman Brian Rafalski finally met Steve Yzerman (aside from the times they played on the ice as opponents).

Rafalski, who has been in the league since the 1999-2000 season, has had his share of on-ice meetings with Steve Yzerman .

But on Tuesday, he got his first shot at meeting the Red Wings legend off the ice.

“I grew up watching him,” Rafalski said. “I hope I’m not dating myself, or him.”

New England Hockey Journal column
July 9, 2007
by Stan Fischler

Any doubts that Steve Yzerman was serious about his front-office role were dispelled when he was a featured member of the Detroit Red Wings’ high command at the owners’ last conference in Manhattan. …

Red Wings Central article
July 6, 2007
by Sarah Lindenau

The Muskegon, Mich., native is looking forward to one day playing for the Red Wings, the team he grew up cheering for.

“It’s pretty unbelievable,” he said. “Growing up watching guys like (Steve) Yzerman, (Sergei) Fedorov and (Paul) Coffey and then getting drafted by the dream team you want to be on some day — it’s pretty special.”