Hockey Legends: Mario Lemieux

Mario Lemieux was one of the greatest hockey players in history. With a surname that literally translates to “the best”, he had a lot to live up to – and he certainly didn’t disappoint. Mario turned the Pittsburgh Penguins around twice, helping them win two Stanley Cups as a player and three as the owner. From the NHL to the Olympics, he created moments of magic in every competition.

About The Hockey Legends series:

Follow the exciting journeys of hockey’s greatest stars as they make history on and off the ice – from learning how to skate to battling it out against the toughest opponents in sold-out arenas.

Millie Godwin is a writer and editor. She studied Creative Writing and English Literature at London Metropolitan University, where she discovered her love for children’s literature. When she isn’t getting lost in a story, she enjoys cuddling up with her dogs to watch all kinds of sport.