Former Falcon in Stanley Cup

Just a quick note in recognition of Dan Bylsma, a former Falcon hockey player who is now Coach of the Pittsburgh Penguins. (The Block News Alliance has a nice story about him here). If you live in this area, you cannot have missed that the Pens are in the Stanley Cup finals against the Red Wings.

Dan's brother Scott was a player while I was in college, and then Dan came along later. He is, in fact, an interesting guy. He and his Dad have written books. He strikes me as thoughtful and philosophical. It is always nice to see someone a little different get involved in athletics.

He took over the team in mid-season and has gotten them back into the Stanley Cup finals. Regardless of any Red Wing allegiance you might have, it is cool to see a Falcon getting ahead.