NHL Alumni Interview with the 2011 NHLA Man of the Year - Lanny McDonald

Andrew and Lanny at the 2011 Scotiabank Pro-Am
in Toronto (May 2011)
Photo by TVOS (copyright TVOS)

Every year at their annual Gala Dinner, the NHL Alumni Association honours one of its members as the Man of the Year. The award recognizes an individual who has worked tirelessly in their community and throughout the hockey world assisting those in need, as well as fulfilling the mission of the NHL Alumni Association - helping to grow the game of hockey at all levels.

In previous years, the Man of the Year Award has been presented to some of the greatest players in the long and storied history of the NHL. Hockey legends and ambassadors for the game like Jean Beliveau, Gordie Howe, Johnny Bower and Bobby Hull, to name a few of the past winners. This year was no exception, as the NHL Alumni Association honoured Hall of Famer and Stanley Cup champion, Lanny McDonald.

With his wife Ardell and youngest son Graham in attendance, as well as a room full of friends and NHL Alumni supporters, McDonald was presented the 2011 Man of the Year Award by his long-time friend and former Calgary Flames teammate, Colin Patterson.


Read my interview with the 2011 NHL Alumni Man of the Year, Lanny McDonald