Inside the Game, Mike Hartman, NHL player, Stanley Cup Champion, Segment one of three

We catch up with Mike Hartman who played in the NHL for 13 years and won a Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers in 1994. 

He talks about his time playing hockey in Michigan as a youngster and going to Red Wings games with his dad. Was fun and good times with his friends. 


As Mike was moving along he played with Jimmy Carson who starred in the NHL as well played for the Compuware hockey teams in Michigan. 


He decided at 16 to put all his eggs in his basket and go to the OHL. He felt it would be the quickest way to the NHL. Was very tough being an American and going to play in Canada. Mike had been recruited by Michigan State but decided to chase his dream. 


Jimmy Dellavano of the Red Wings called him one day and helped him in his development as a player. Told him all the things he needed to do to improve his game and make him a better player. 


Don Luce of the Buffalo Sabres drafted him and he made the team out of training camp. Scotty Bowman was the coach at the time and had a way of doing things when coaching. 


It is a great listen to how Mike climbed his way to the NHL.