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THN Archive: Mario Lemieux's Incredible Return from Retirement Breathed New Life Into Penguins

Pittsburgh Penguins icon Mario Lemieux initially retired from the NHL in 1997, but three years later, he shocked the hockey world by announcing his return to on-ice action. THN's cover story from 2000 examined Lemieux's reasons for his comeback and the impact it had on his Pens teammates and the industry in general.Read full article
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