Hockey seems to be a family affair with Anthony Stewart of the Atlanta Thrashers and Chris Stewart of the Colorado Avalanche.
Both brothers are slowly but surely starting to earn respect around the NHL.
Considered a poor addition to the Atlanta Thrashers by a number of critics on the blogosphere initially, Anthony Stewart is on track to have his best NHL campaign ever, having already scored eight goals this season. If he keeps at the same pace, he will score 20 goals this season.
Interestingly, Stewart’s brother Chris is the leading scorer on the Colorado Avalanche, having already tallied 11 goals and 14 assists in 23 games prior to injuring his wrist in a fight with Kyle Brodziak with the Minnesota Wild.
Before the injury he was pacing to produce 31 goals and 40 assists in 65 games.
The knock on Anthony Stewart was supposed to be his inability to make plays at the major league level, yet he has shown the ability to score goals and deliver body checks while contributing tenacious defense at his forward position.
Stewart along with the rest of his Thrashers teammates are playing well together, jelling as a ...
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NHL Brother Act: Chris and Anthony Stewart Are Earning Notice
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