![]() ![]() “Sometimes I think it’s been harder for him, but Lyon doesn’t give up. “This didn’t come easy for him because of his name,” says his mom, Lesley Young, from her home in Frisco, Texas. No breakaways here, Lyon Messier has had to body check and battle all the way. He is already with fourth team because of roster problems beyond his control as a result of his “overage” status. The 6-1, 205-pound Lyon is starting his climb and has suffered setbacks that likely would have stopped someone with less determination. Mark Messier totaled 694 goals and 1,887 points and was an All-Star 16 times. His famous father’s Hall of Fame career produced six Stanley Cups, including the 1994 Rangers championship that will be remembered forever in New York. He plays the game with heart and is devoted to his team. Messier’s 20-year-old son is a defenseman. Mark Messier is the NHL’s second all-time leading scorer behind Wayne Gretzky. In his short, 10-game span in the United States Hockey League, Lyon Messier has become a fan favorite, and not just because of his famous name. Missed shots bang against the boards with fury, and the 4,610 fans that pack the place give the junior hockey Lincoln Stars an intimidating home-ice advantage. Directly through the walkway sits the goal. – As you push open the blue steel doors of the Ice Box, you are thrust back in time. ![]()
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