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.
Johnny Bower (1924- ) Johnny "The China Wall" Bower was one of the most remarkable goalies in NHL history. After bouncing around the minors for 14 years, this native of Prince Albert, Sask., finally made the Toronto Maple Leafs at age 34. He went on play 11 seasons with the team, winning four Stanley Cups, sharing the Vezina trophy for best goalie in the league in 1965 and being named to the all-star team five times.
