Will Eddie Shack Get Back on the FNHC Track?

5/27/2010

Eddie Shack's original letter to the FNHC

c/o Iron Orr and Board of Directors

777 Slava Cup Drive,

Ann Arbor, MI 48105

From: Eddie Shack

8589 Rushview Dr.

Pinckney, MI 48169

Mr. Orr and distinguished Board of Directors,

In light of recent events in my personal, professional and hockey life I am sending this formal letter of request that I may be considered for FHNC reinstatement as a player in good standing.

Since my retirement from FHNC several years back, I have realized what the honor of playing for the Slava Cup and in the FHNC means. After winning the cup and taking it throughout Upper Michigan I believe I took all of that for granted. I ate more, drank more and slept more all of which kept me from being in shape to compete on the level FHNC players strive for.

And it is true I have engaged in antagonizing Facebook postings such as the one I sent Iron Orr on his birthday calling him a hockey player ``wannabe.’’ His response that at least he was playing stuck a chord with me and began me on a path to self-betterment. Since then, I have list 60 lbs and been in an intense training regimen hoping for the chance to repay Orr in kindness once again compete in such an esteemed hockey organization.

My wife, Sheila Shore Kern, has reminded me that life is to be embraced and has indicated that since leaving the FHNC she is unable to enjoy certain hobbies on Friday nights as she desires.

So, please consider this an official request to join the FHNC in its very next skate and golf tournament this summer. It would mean the world to me and I await the decision of the Board with great hope and humbleness.

Eddie Shack