Article: “Bread Winner” by George Johnson

[tvp2003]

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The debts owed Hawerchuk and the Barrie organization, the beneficiary admits, are deep, and lasting.

"Honestly, that's where my hockey career started," acknowledges Mangipane. "Nobody was giving me a chance, looking at me. I'd been passed up in the OHL draft. Too small, I guess.

"Dale saw me and said: 'We're going to take a chance on this guy.' He didn't have to. He believed in me. He had faith in me.

[killer_carlson]

Great article by Johnson.

[Gaudfather]

Speaks volumes on Mangiapane when a guy like Hawerchuk sees something special in his play and determination.

[Samuelsson]

Hasn't Ducky found/developed quite a few players over the past few years? I don't remember specifically whom, but I'm sure there was one guy he gave a chance to with the Colts who then went on to get drafted pretty high and do well in the NHL. If anyone can help us out, that'd be great!