PAUL COFFEY
Also Known For:
Ummm, I dunno... Cup winning, best skating defenseman of all time!!!
Interesting Facts:
- first choice (sixth overall) of the Edmonton Oilers in 1980 Entry Draft
- during seven seasons with the Oilers, earned three Stanley Cup championships
- GP: 1409, G: 396, A: 1135, PTS: 1531
Funny Story:
- Paul Coffey happeneds to be my favorite hockey player of all time who isn't a goalie. So obviously, when I heard he was coming to RAG I got damn excited!!! When hockey stars come to RAG I like to take my time and approach them at my own pace. When Paul Coffey was in the studio Christopher Bolton (Cake), in front of everyone, yelled out "Hey Baby Z, it's your favorite hockey player, come get your picture taken!!!"
Get this: I ran! A 22 year-old man, ran from one of his heros. I found a small room in the studio and camped out there for 3 hours until I heard that Paul Coffey was done on set.
I came out, slowly made my way onto set and went to the craft table for some soup. All of a sudden and hand grabs my shoulder, "Why were you running from me?" Paul Coffey said.
The jig was up so I just spilled the beans, "You're my favorite hockey player...(ect)."
Mr. Coffey is a great guy! He signned my goalie mask and even invited me to eat lunch with him (however, I said no because I was terrified)!!!
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