02-15-2021, 09:47 AM
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First Line Centre
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Roberts developed strong bond with Nieuwendyk
Reminiscent of Roberts & Nieuwendyk,
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"I played lacrosse with Joe, he was our best player, and I had to stick up for him. We got to the NHL, he became a 50-goal scorer, and I would have to protect him. So, he owes me. I took care of that guy his whole life. I told him if he's too busy to go get inducted I'll go get inducted for him." -- Gary Roberts on his relationship with Joe Nieuwendyk
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Nieuwendyk and Roberts started playing minor hockey in Whitby, Ont., when they were 5 years old, beginning as rivals and eventually becoming teammates. They remained teammates on the lacrosse field, playing for the Whitby Warriors, and won the Minto Cup together in 1984.
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https://www.nhl.com/news/roberts-dev...endyk/c-600533
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