Starting in 1997, and for the next four years, Jaromir Jagr would begin a tear that would see him completely dominate the NHL level. During that four year span, Jagr would lead the league in scoring, tallying 446 points in 302 games.
At that same time, a displaced Pittsburgh Penguins fan took notice in the game and quickly fell in love with it. Being pre NHL Center Ice days, opportunities were limited in getting to see his favorite team play, but determined to learn more about the game, he watched whatever was available to him on TV.