Justin Abdelkader had more goals in the first three games of the 2009 Stanley Cup Playoffs than Pittsburgh stars Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin combined.
Hockey fans around the country are learning some things about Abdelkader that Michigan State fans knew all along - that the longtime Wings fan-turned-phenom can score big goals. As Abdelkader continues to rise in the ranks as a Red Wings prospect, there is much more - both on and off the ice - to his story.
While Abdelkader is on his way to a promising NHL career, his off-ice endeavors in the Michigan State community will make him not only a fan favorite, but a role model for young athletes.
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