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“Outspoken Roenick To Headline ‘Off The Leash Luncheon’”
By P. J. Kennedy
Never one to go about his business quietly on or off the ice, former NHL forward Jeremy Roenick has been labelled “feisty,” “flashy,” “colourful,” and “outspoken” by the media which have covered his outstanding 20 year professional hockey career. He may have been a master of “trash talk” on the ice and provided sports journalists with countless quotable interviews, but his main contribution to the sport was his performance on the ice game after game.
Born at Boston, Massachusetts in 1970, Roenick was a standout as a high school player registering 65 goals, 84 assists and 149 points in only 48 games over two seasons at Thayer Academy. He then played one year of major junior hockey in Quebec with Hull Olympiques where he tallied 70 points in only 28 games. The New Englander continued to demonstrate his on-ice skills with the American entry in the World Junior Championships in 1988 and 1989.
“J. R.” was drafted by Chicago Blackhawks in 1988 and performed for the Windy City crew from 1988-89 through the 1995-96 seasons. During his tenure with the Hawks, he was named to the all-star team four times and scored more than 30 goals five times. In subsequent years while toiling for Phoenix Coyotes, Philadelphia Flyers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks he was named to the NHL all-star squad five additional times.
In total, Jeremy Roenick played 1363 regular season NHL games, potted 513 goals, assisted on 703 more, and amassed 1216 points. In addition he showed his “feistiness” with 1463 penalty minutes.
When he retired at the age of 39 in 2009, his résumé also included two tours of duty with the U.S. Olympic team (1998 and 2002) and his rank as number three in scoring among all American born NHL players. For all his accomplishments, Roenick was named to the United States Hockey Hall of Fame in 2010.
The “outspoken one” has remained in the public eye as a television actor in such U.S. shows as Hack, Arliss, and Leverage as well as being a judge on Canada’s Battle of the Blades. He has also contributed as a colour commentator on hockey broadcasts for TSN in Canada and NBC in the States.
Those attending the third annual “Off The Leash Luncheon” on 21 October can expect a lively presentation from the always interesting Jeremy Roenick.
“Comedy Headliner to Emcee Third Annual `Off The Leash Luncheon’”
This year’s “Off The Leash Luncheon” in support of the Huskie Men’s Hockey Team will feature Saskatchewan’s own Kelly Taylor as master of ceremonies.
The Prince Albert native was a student in the College of Education at University of Saskatchewan before turning to comedy as a profession. Although he started his comedic career at local clubs in Saskatoon, his successful brand of humour has now resulted in appearances at clubs and festivals across North America. He should provide luncheon attendees with a lively and entertaining programme.
Taylor’s limited hockey career saw him toil in net where he appears to have developed his personal perspective on the game which finds its way into some of his comic material. However his success as a comedian extends far beyond hockey. In only a few years of stand-up, he has worked dozens of clubs and comedy festivals across the continent including gigs in New York City and Los Angeles. Taylor has made a name for himself as a headliner at university and college campuses throughout Canada and the U.S.
In Canada he was named Canadian College Comedian of the Year (2006) and he placed second in the Home Grown Competition at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. Other Canadian festivals in which he has performed include regular appearances at Saskatoon’s Great Plains Comedy Festival and shows at the Halifax Comedy Festival, Calgary Comedy Festival, and the Vancouver Comedy Festival.
His on-screen credits include the title role in the film Sure Shot Dombrowski produced in 2007 and its sequel Sure Shot Dombrowski 2: The Coaching Years which appeared in 2010. Kelly Taylor also had a set on television’s Comedy Now which was broadcast on CTV and The Comedy Network.
With funny man Kelly Taylor as master of ceremonies and former NHL star Jeremy Roenick as guest speaker, this year’s “Off The Leash Luncheon” (11:30, Friday, 21 October) at Prairieland Park should be a most enjoyable event.
—P. J. Kennedy
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