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Ron Francis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Ronald "Ron" Francis was born on the 1st of March, 1963, in Sault Ste. Francis was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1991 with Ulf Samuelsson for Zarley Zalapski and John Cullen; his trade from the Whalers to the Penguins was considered a coup for Pittsburgh, where he centred a formidable second line behind Mario Lemieux's first line. Francis returned to his original organization as a free agent for 1998-99, signing with the Carolina Hurricanes, and captained the Hurricanes to the 2002 Stanley Cup final where they lost to the Detroit Red Wings. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Ron_Francis   (422 words)

Ron Francis Biography, pictures and stats - Hockey Fans Ron Francis was born on March 1, 1963 in Sault Ste. Francis began his NHL career in the 1981-82 season and would go on to be a pivot within the Hartford Whalers franchise. Unfortunately Ron and the Maple Leafs were bounced out of the playoffs in the second round by the Philadelphia Flyers. www.hockey-fans.com /players/francis.php   (322 words)

Legends of Hockey -- NHL Player Search -- Player -- Ron Francis Ron Francis played less than a year and a half of junior hockey before joining the Hartford Whalers in the NHL early in the 1981-82 season. At 22, Francis became one of the youngest captains in NHL history, but he was able to live up to the expectations of wearing the "C" without it affecting his play. Francis took the demotion in stride, but just a few weeks later he was traded to one of the Stanley Cup favorites, the Pittsburgh Penguins. www.legendsofhockey.net:8080 /LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SearchPlayer.jsp?player=10497   (775 words)

Whalers career highlights Ron Francis ties (for the second time) the Whalers (NHL) record for points in a game with 6 while recording his 8th career NHL hat trick (3g,3a) vs Quebec. Ron Francis scores a career high 4 goals (tying the team NHL record for goals in a game while scoring his 2nd career hat trick) vs Edmonton. Ron Francis records 6 assists (a career high) setting the team NHL record for assists in a game (and tying the points in an game record) vs Boston. www.whalershockey.com /playerhighlights.asp?sort=Francis,Ron   (628 words)

WRAL.com - Carolina Hurricanes - Francis Leaves Canes For Team He Cheered As Kid Francis has been used mostly in a checking role in recent games, though he was fifth on the team in scoring, with 10 goals and 20 assists. Francis told the team he was willing to consider a move Tuesday morning, and the deal was done by early afternoon. Francis was to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season. www.wral.com /nhl127/2908542/detail.html   (632 words)

Ron Francis Retires After 23 Seasons - hockeyfights.com News Ron Francis and his wife Mary Lou live in Raleigh, North Carolina with their daughter Kaitlyn and two sons, Michael and Connor. Francis is known for playing the game with class, as his three Lady Byng Memorial Trophies (1995, 1998, 2002) will attest, and his Frank J. Selke Trophy (1995) solidified his reputation as an excellent all-around player. After being drafted by the Hartford Whalers in 1981 (1st choice, 4th overall), Francis began a career that would be renowned for its remarkable longevity, with his 23 seasons tying him for 4th in most NHL seasons played. www.hockeyfights.com /news/37931   (535 words)

Canes' Francis No. 1 Fan: His Brother Ron Francis' No. 1 fan is his brother. www.wral.com /video/1509749/detail.html   (8 words)

Ron Francis Fan Federation With the hopes of keeping Ron Francis in a Penguins' uniform, the Ron Francis Fan Federation was founded in May of 1998. Some of you may really know who Ron Francis is, and many of you might just think he is another hockey player. Ron Francis is an oustanding leader, and he has outstanding hockey skills to go along with it (see members.tripod.com /~FrancisFan/Francis.html   (191 words)

Nyman Ink - who we are - Ron Francis Known to the locals as "Cajun Ron," he was infamous for fuelling the frenzied behaviour of Mardi Gras revellers with his high-octane coffee and a gyrating dance move that was banned in the neighbouring state of Arkansas. Ron decided that moulding our witty and creative talent would be more thrilling than plastic cups and containers, so he's brought his jambalaya of personality, organization and strong coffee to our team. Despite these challenging settings, Ron had a thirst for adventure that could not be fulfilled by the plains of Indiana, so he set out for the wild and mysterious city of New Orleans, where he managed Shalimar, an elegant restaurant located in the heart of the French Quarter. www.nymanink.com /who_francis.html   (254 words)

Sporting News - View topic - Ron Francis retires after 23 seasons Francis was taken by the Whalers with the fourth overall pick in 1981, and averaged 27 goals in his first nine seasons before being traded to Pittsburgh in 1991. Francis said the labor dispute between the league and players' association that wiped out the 2004-05 season was "pretty much the writing on the wall" that his playing days were done. Francis said he was most proud of his career consistency -- he had 20 seasons with at least 20 goals -- and being a part of successful teams. www.sportingnews.com /yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=16842   (2375 words)

Ron Francis Becomes the Latest NHL Star to Announce Retirement - Elites TV - Your Elite News Source Ron Francis made the formal announcement on Wednesday that he was retiring from hockey after a 23-year NHL career. Ron Francis Becomes the Latest NHL Star to Announce Retirement It was an emotional day for Francis who was a four-time league All-Star and a three time winner of the Lady Byng Trophy, given to the NHL player who best exemplifies sportsmanship and gentlemanly play. www.elitestv.com /pub/2005/Sep/EEN43285caeca528.html   (326 words)

Hurricanes' Francis cruising along - PittsburghLIVE.com Francis is in the last year of his contract, and some speculate another Stanley Cup could mean retirement. Francis, whose overtime winner came 10 years after his first playoff overtime goal, has proven that during his career. But Francis also did his research on the Raleigh area and what it would be like to raise his family there. www.pittsburghlive.com /x/tribune-review/sports/s_75070.html   (815 words)

Hockey Digest: The Quietest Superstar - Ron Francis of the Carolina Hurricanes "When you talk about the total professional, someone who takes everything about his game seriously and who is a true team player, that's Ron Francis," says Lemieux, the only teammate in Francis' two decade-long NHL career good enough to relegate Francis to the second line. Francis understood he was rejoining a club that was a long way from title contention. Francis doesn't even shrug when such slights are mentioned--because he doesn't view them as slights. www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCM/is_7_29/ai_73023301   (1540 words)

Ron Francis : Rotoworld.com - Ron Francis Biography from Rotoworld.com Ron Francis announced his retirement from hockey today. Francis is a four-time all-star, three-time Lady Byng Trophy winner and has won the Selke Trophy and two Stanley Cups with the Penguins in the early 90's. Francis is a lock to be inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame as soon as he is eligible. www.rotoworld.com /content/playerpages/player_main.asp?sport=NHL&id=0233   (151 words)

Carolina Hurricanes, National Hockey League, Phoenix Coyotes - CBS SportsLine.com Ron Francis had a goal and an assist, and Weekes stopped 27 shots for his eighth win of the season as Carolina beat the Phoenix Coyotes 3-2 Tuesday night. Francis is five goals shy of tying Bryan Trottier for 22nd on the NHL career list. Francis also had an assist on the goal to move within eight of 1,200. cbs.sportsline.com /nhl/gamecenter/recap/NHL_20021112_PHO%40CAR   (758 words)

ESPN.com: Toronto Maple Leafs - Ron Francis Player Card Ron Francis, third overall in career NHL games played, announced his retirement Wednesday after 23 seasons. Ron Francis' No. 10 jersey will be retired by the Carolina Hurricanes in January. Ron Francis has not been involved in any transactions this season. sports.espn.go.com /nhl/players/profile?statsId=233   (99 words)

Curious Stranger: A Connecticut Yankee in The West: Ron Francis Retires Ron Francis is second to Wayne Gretzky with 1,249 assists, and ranks among the league's all-time leaders with 1,731 games (third), 549 goals (19th) and 1,798 points (fourth). Francis was huge during the Penguins' playoff runs. Francis has a Mike Wallace-like head of hair that he'll probably have until he's 92. www.curiousstranger.org /yankee/2005/09/ron_francis_ret.html   (767 words)

TSN : nhl - Canada's Sports Leader Ron Francis was one of the all time greats...I rem... Ron Francis will always be welcome in Pittsburgh a... From his first NHL game with Hartford in 1981 to his short stint at the end of the 2003-04 season with Toronto, Francis fondly recalls a career filled mostly with highs. www.tsn.ca /nhl/news_story.asp?id=136299   (2542 words)

Shelton Weekly - News - 02/24/2005 - Former Whaler and Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis teaches kids about hockey Former Whaler and Stanley Cup winner Ron Francis teaches kids about hockey Francis is at or near the head of the class of a group of Whalers that traveled through Hartford displaying their talent on NHL ice at the Civic Center. Francis instructed the kids mainly about shots, where to shoot, and looking at the target while shooting towards the goaltender. www.zwire.com /site/news.cfm?newsid=14025568&BRD=1648&PAG=461&dept_id=11788&rfi=6   (530 words)

Carolina signs Ron Francis Francis played for the franchise, which was then the Hartford Whalers, from 1981 to 1991 before being traded to Pittsburgh in one of the worst trades in modern NHL history. The Carolina Hurricanes signed Francis, the ninth-leading scorer in NHL history to a four-year, $20.8 million contract. Francis and Samuelsson helped the Penguins to win back-to-back Stanley Cups, but Hartford/Carolina has failed to make the playoffs for the last six years. www.hockeynut.com /9899/francis0798.html   (278 words)

Ron Francis-type player ranks at the top of prospects list Ron Francis," he said with a slight sigh. Ron Francis-type player ranks at the top of prospects list The difference between Staal and Francis at the same age, as Malone and other scouts are quick to note, is that Staal has speed. www.post-gazette.com /penguins/20030616nhldraft0616p3.asp   (723 words)

Legends of Hockey -- Silverware -- 1994-95 Frank J. Selke Trophy Winner -- Francis, Ron Having established himself as a junior star with his hometown Soo Greyhounds, RON FRANCIS made the huge leap from the OHL to the NHL, joining the Hartford Whalers in 1981-82 after being their number one choice in the 1981 draft. But ask any general manager, and they'd tell you that RON FRANCIS was as important for the defensive skill he brought to his game. RON was rewarded for his change of address with a Stanley Cup. www.legendsofhockey.net:8080 /LegendsOfHockey/jsp/SilverwareTrophyWinner.jsp?tro=FST&year=1994-95   (277 words)

All Headline News - Ron Francis Joins List of NHL Stars Retiring - January 29, 2006 Toronto, Canada (AHN) - Ron Francis has decided to retire from his long NHL career. Francis adds, "To all the players I had the chance to play with over my career, I thank you for all your hard work and dedication, your friendship, and for making this entire experience one I thoroughly enjoyed. Marie, Ontario, I dreamed of one day playing in the NHL, but never did I expect it to be as much fun as it turned out to be," Francis says in a statement. www.allheadlinenews.com /articles/7000142602   (391 words)

INSIDE HOCKEY: "Ronnie Retires" by Jason Eselunas Kelly was a Whaler fan but more importantly she was a Ron Francis fan. Ron Francis, it was hard to hate you. Kelly got married (actually even invited Ronnie, he was a no-show) and moved out to Phoenix but that didn't stop her love for her man. As she moved to the desert, #10 had a homecoming of sorts as he signed with the Carolina Hurricanes, the relocated Whalers. www.insidehockey.com /eselunas/2005_09_23.php   (1309 words)

Dieci: The Ron Francis Project - Stuff Want List Any newspaper that covers a major milestone of Ron Francis', or has a feature of some kind about him and his career and/or photos, AND is not mentioned here or there is always appreciated. Any magazine that covers a major milestone of Ron Francis', or has a feature of some kind about him and his career and/or photos, AND is not mentioned here or there is always appreciated. Various games, press conferences, and other miscellany from Francis' time as a Whaler (Be sure to check here before e-mailing me about having any games on DVD or video to offer.) www.missfantastic.com /stormbringer/dieci/rfstuffwantlist.htm   (3784 words)

DiPietro to Penguins: Be patient with Fleury Ron Francis, who will be 41 on March 1, is entering his 23rd NHL season and still will not predict when he might end his magnificent career. He is in the final year of a contract that will pay him $4 million and will not make an announcement on his future until after the season. www.post-gazette.com /sports/notebooks/20030921nhlnot9.asp   (1139 words)

Ron Francis, Arturs Irbe, NHL Eastern Conference Finals, Hockey, Interviews, Quotes, ASAPSports FastScripts, Transcript RON FRANCIS: I think the reason is sitting next to me. We didn't play well enough to win that rocky game; Archie stole it for us. RON FRANCIS: Well, I think we got ourselves in some penalty trouble that sort of took the flow out of the game. We got one on the power play at the end of the first that sort of gave us a lead, and Archie made that hold up the rest of the game. www.asapsports.com /hockey/2002efinals/052302RF.html   (1071 words)

ESPN.com - Page2 - The List: Underrated current athletes Francis is the NHL's "most underrated player of all time," said ESPN's Barry Melrose. A couple of other nuggets to chew on, next time you see Francis: He's No. 3 on the all-time games played list, only 20 players have scored more goals and he's No. 2 on the all-time assists list (only 741 behind Gretzky). Francis has been ripping apart opposing defenses since 1981. espn.go.com /page2/s/list/currentunderrated.html   (1265 words)

UDRewards.com - Upper Deck Rewards The Franklin gloves, which were signed by Ron, also has “Francis” embroidered into them and feature red, black and white colors. Part of the NHL’s hallowed 500 Goal Club, Ron Francis will be remembered as one of the game’s best scorers. Even with all of the goals that he’s scored in his NHL career (549), Francis got more than double that amount in assists (1,249), proving his team-first mentality on the ice. www.upperdeck.com /Auction/XcAPViewItem.asp?ID=2069   (261 words)

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