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Mario Lemieux
| Hockey player Date of Birth: 05.10.1965 Country: Canada |
Content:
- Biography of Mario Lemieux
- Early Career and Difficulties
- Success in the NHL
- Injuries and Return to Success
Biography of Mario Lemieux
Canadian hockey player, center, long-time captain, and current owner of the NHL club "Pittsburgh Penguins," Mario Lemieux was born on October 5, 1965, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
Early Career and Difficulties
Before joining the NHL, Lemieux played in the youth league of the Quebec province, where French was predominantly spoken.
As a result, he initially had difficulties communicating in English-speaking Pittsburgh. Feeling embarrassed about his poor English, Lemieux preferred to remain silent, and this had an impact on his future communication style with the press.
Despite dreaming of playing for the renowned "Canadiens," Lemieux was selected by the worst NHL team at the time, the "Pittsburgh Penguins," in the 1984 draft. He was so disappointed