Friends and family of Brian Cheevers, “Mr. Hockey” of Robert Crown Community Center, gather around a plaque in his name near the ice rink. Cheevers, who died of a stroke at age 64 in April, played and reffed late night adult league games for about 20 years. “I don’t think there was anything about hockey that he didn’t love,” said wife Liz (center in top row), who met Brian on a blind date to a Blackhawks game. Their daughter Courtney is in front of her mom. Brian’s friends raised $4,700 in his honor. (Photo by Richard Cahan)

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