In Tony's second stint in Quebec, he played in 98 games for the team until January 29, 1991 when he was traded to the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for Jacques Cloutier. I said, "I think sports probably helped a lot, because we were known as athletes and so forth. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. He believes the colour of his skin is part of the reason he didn't. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. A centre, he said the way they clicked on the ice was as though they'd been playing together forever. Lightning. It was a personal best for me -- the first and only time I'd join the NHL's 40-goal club. TONY MCKEGNEY: I was adopted when I was 18 months old and I moved [in with my adoptive family]. So I found myself focused on a number, 40, throughout the last stretch of games. He was following in the footsteps of his older brother Ian, who had been a star with the Sarnia Legionnaires before moving on to the pros. We use cookies to improve your experience. Last seen in the 1992-1993 season with the San Diego Gulls (IHL). "It felt like they were ripping out my heart. Bernie Saunders played 10 games for the Quebec Nordiques, but he and others say his career would have been longer if he wasnt black. Early Life and Family: Education: Tony McKegney Net Worth: On June 15, 1989, Tony was traded to the Detroit Red Wings along with Bernie Federko in exchange for Adam Oates and Paul MacLean. So, there was a lot of black athletes in town in Buffalo. Hockey made me gave me all the confidence in the world.". But Jarrett believes Saunders deserved to be there. Millions of high-quality images, video, and music options are waiting for you. Well give you the latest news when it becomes available, or feel free to add some more selections to My Favourites. Saunders, a right-winger, played 10 games for the Quebec Nordiques in 1979-80 and 1980-81. SN: How has it impacted you as youve moved on from the game? McKegney, a Montreal native who was raised in Sarnia by his adoptive family, was drafted by the Sabres with the 32nd overall pick in the 1978 NHL Amateur Draft. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Sorry we could not verify that email address. TM: No, not really. Two years ago, when he scored 15 times and had 25 assists, was the only season he scored fewer than 23 goals or compiled fewer than 45 points.
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