Ex-NHLer Stapleton joins the North Stars
Posted by: Leelanau Sports Guy on 
Dec 17th, 2004 | 
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Record Eagle article by Dennis Chase
Traverse City - Mike Stapleton’s association with Scott Gardiner dates back almost 20 years when the two were opponents in the Ontario Hockey League.
Now, they’re on the same team.
Stapleton, who recently retired from the professional hockey ranks, will assist Gardiner in running the Traverse City North Stars, a Junior A team in the North American Hockey League. The North Stars will begin play next fall.
“I enjoy the area - I wanted to stay here and stay involved in hockey,” said Stapleton, a Grand Traverse area resident. “I love the game. This is a great opportunity for me. I’m thrilled.”
So is Gardiner, who will be the team’s coach and general manager.
My view: This seems like an exciting opportunity for area hockey fans to catch some good hockey and to see some potential stars. It’s nice to see Stapleton involved.
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