Lemier Mario Biography

He, as part of the Canadian national team, where he played at number 66, became the vice-champion of the world. Specialists who watched the games of the Prague World Hockey Forum immediately paid attention to this not over the years of the sophisticated striker. And there is, apparently, the meaning of getting to know him better, although, as you know, in the age of 20, his biography is still stingy with vivid facts.

The Canadian observer Bob McKenzi, one of the leading hockey experts in the country of maple leaf, will help in this. His story dates back to July of the year before last, and it is curious that already at that time some in Canada considered Mario Lemier the second, after Wayne Gretzky, the country's player. As for natural abilities, Mario is closest to Gretzka. He has an incredible speed of movement!

I have to say that there is a big difference between the most talented player and his ability to become the best. It's not about what your talent is, but how you can use it. And maybe one of the named-Muller or Olchek, or even someone below them will be the best hockey player in the future than Lemier. I personally think that he will either become a superstar, or for “penguins”, of course, who have recently been so often called only losers, it is better that Mario Lemier, the strongest of those who replenish their composition in the year, become a superstar.

One of our experts once told me: “I just can’t imagine Lemier making a mistake.” My interlocutor, obviously, was more than me, confident in the abilities of the summer native of Montreal to immediately show a high result. I will not be surprised at all if he scores. ” For reference: last season, Mario Lemier scored points in the games - 43 goals plus 57 programs and received a “Colder Trophy” - a prize to the best newcomer to the League.

Interrogate ten hockey players with us, and all ten will tell you about the huge talent of Lemier, its supernatural abilities. Those that brought him a goal and a point in the junior league of the province of Quebec. But ask the same 10 people, whether Lemier will become a superstar of the NHL, whether he will lead the “penguins” to glory, and you will receive: five “for” and the same “against”.

Why is someone configured against this magnificent guy who left the Junior League, breaking all the records there? I think that there are three reasons for this. A potential star often plays at a level lower than the one that expects. This happens because the hockey player is expected unreal. And sometimes because the player does not have the necessary qualities in order to lead a team in which there are no stars, abilities to constant struggle.

Such players are constantly under the press of psychological pressure. They are constantly being observed, and, frankly, not always in such a “climate” can be justified hopes. During the same ten -year period, Denis Potven rose to a level that meets the highest standard. And four more - Dale Khaverchuk, Gord Kpuzek, Bobby Smith and Bob Ramage showed themselves quite capable, although the first two are still young to achieve the status of superstars.

The second reason. The level of hockey in the Junior Quebec League compared to Ontario and Western leagues in terms of the depth of understanding of the game and the competence of the young cannot simply be compared. In other words, it is easier to beat the records in this league. From here, probably, the opinion that Lemier’s capabilities are greatly exaggerated appeared now.

The third reason is much more important than the previous two. This is Lemier himself. Despite good indicators and indisputable talent, some experts doubt the qualities of his character and in relation to people. This doubt sounded especially vividly after he neglected the “penguins” on the day of his adoption, refusing to approach the table of the team leaders, shake their hands and, by tradition, put on a Pittsburgh sweater.

He was dissatisfied with the course of negotiations on the terms of the contract, and many hockey players attributed this to the category of "bad attitude to people." We submit all three reasons, and there will be a clear skepticism, maybe not very strong, but still, it seems that he will constantly accompany Lemier until he himself does everything to eliminate him. He has an iron will, and some consider him stubborn to viciousness.

But I am sure that the brilliance of him as a player is higher than that of the entire Pittsburgh club. We will provide, however, the word Lemier himself: - Hockey is a team sport. The team has 20 guys, and I know they will have to help me a lot. There is a great tension to withstand. But first of all, I think about honor. Many guys are not able to withstand such stress.

It seems to me that I can. I believe in my abilities, but I think that others should be patient with me. I need time to debug Wayne Gretzky after he first saw Mario Lemier in the game, said: "He will be a leader." But what about the first reason?

They say this: “Just give him a puck, and let him play. In the past, young players, who had difficulties in the NHL, were introduced into the game, as a rule, slowly.If someone has the same talent as Mario, and he is used to playing for the match for 45 minutes, it is too difficult to get used to going out on the ice for several minutes for the match. If he is allotted enough time, he will cope with the tension.

” It is very important what is happening in the mind and the heart of Lemier itself. Is it spoiled and irritable, as many said on the day of selection in the NHL, or is it independent, smart and proud, that is, it is endowed with qualities that impressed everyone surrounding it? It should not be forgotten that Lemier is a product of its environment. Quebec and his inhabitants, speaking French, are surrounded by all English, and this “all” seeks to dissolve them in itself.

In Quebec, Lemier was, as one journalist from Toronto, writing about hockey, was said. And even then he learned to go his own way to ice and from ice. In Quebec, they love to have their own heroes. They are created there, put them on a pedestal, and all this fully belongs to Mario. It should also be remembered that the whole 14 years have passed since the French Canadian from Quebec became the applicant number one for the transition to the NHL.

We are talking about Gu Lyaffle in the year. And if Mario entered on the same grounds in the NHL, this means that he not only represents himself and his family, he represents the whole Quebec. And this is too much - to express the hopes and feelings of the whole province. He holds well in society. Ask him a question - he looks directly into your eyes and gives simple and straight answers.

Mario insisted that a public survey of the audience be regularly done in Pittsburgh after his performances. Mario does not dodge the answers. When he was asked why he did not fit the Penguin table day, he replied: “I didn’t want to shake the hands of the club manager, as he did not want to conclude a good contract with me.” Mario always acts independently. He is not one of those who can be manipulated, he is terribly independent and stubborn.

How pride, stubbornness and the status of a deity in Quebec - for or against Lemier will work - time will tell. However, it must be remembered that he was only 18 when he first left the house. Before the press conference on June 19 in Pittsburgh, where the Lemier contract was announced, he never saw a big city, which, incidentally, was the cause of many minor irritations for him during the crossroads when signing the contract.

A three -year Lemier contract in financial terms is a little less than thousand of dollars, including thousands received during signing. There is no article on income from the collection in the contract. These figures talk more about the state of hockey than about the status of Lemier, they talk about the position of the Department of the Penguins.

Lemier for them is the future. If Lemier becomes the main figure and gives the “penguins” creditworthiness, the fans will begin to return to the “needle” hall of the team. If Lemier does not manage to raise the “penguins” and thereby ensure the attitude to them, which they so passionately dream of, then fans can even forget about the “penguins”.