The entire Province of Saskatchewan has about the same number of people as the metro area of Salt Lake City, Utah. This place of approximately a million souls has produced a surprising number of people who've gained national and international acclaim for their achievements.
Some are alive; some are no longer with us. But all are Saskatchewan folks (a few aren't, but we claim them as our own) who've distinguished themselves in their chosen areas of endeavour
Bryan Trottier (1956- ) Trottier, considered one of the best "two-way" centres in hockey history, led the New York Islanders to four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from '80 to '83. Born in Val Marie, Sask., he was rookie of the year in 1976, scoring champ and MVP in 1979, and he won two more cups with Pittsburg in 1991 and '92.
