Contact me: cbturner74@msn.com

Name: Chris Turner

Born: September 23, 1974 in Waterloo, IA

Graduated: Class of  '93 at Tahoma High School in Kent, WA 

Occupation: (1993-Present), United States Navy Submariner.

Wife: Christena Turner (May 23rd, 1975) 

Married: June 23rd, 2001 in University Place, WA

Daughters: Chloe Turner (March 13th, 2002), Aubrey Turner (August 16th, 2006)

Why am I a Redwings Fan?

I grew up in northern Iowa and my dad was a big hockey fan. Since my step-mom was from the Ann Arbor, MI area, we watched the Redwings when they played on Canadian TV. So, I have been a Wings fan since I was a kid (1983), back when they never won anything. Those weren't the best years record wise, but I didn't care. I was hooked. Back then my favorite players were Steve Yzerman and Gerard Gallant.

I moved away from the midwest and joined the military in the early 90's. Then in 1997, I was out at sea for six months when they won the Stanley Cup. (First in my lifetime). But, I didn't have to wait long for it to happen again. It was so awesome that they got the back to back cups. After that, I thought all of the older veteren talent would hang it up. I figured it would be another rebuilding phase.
However, The Redwings have been able to maintain supremecy! I just remember when it wasn't so fashionable to be a Wing-nut. Now, no team has more fans (fairweather), fills more arenas, or sells more jerseys. That is why I not only root for the team but have narrowed it down to especially rooting for Niklas Lidstrom and Henrik Zetterberg. Having a little Swedish ancestry, I am partial to Swedish players, not only for their nationality but because I admire them for their smooth skills and gentlemanly approach to playing the game. One a future hall of famer that I predicted greatness from in his rookie season (1991) and the other a young star that I have been watching closely since he was drafted. I just had a feeling about Zetterberg from the minute he was picked. So, I started collecting pics and information in order to start a career long documentation of his achievements. Now (2002), I predict a Hall of Fame career from the skilled young Swede. I plan on following him closely and posting it all here at this site.