Leetch, Richter, Hull and Cammi Granato honored

Brian Leetch glided out to the ice in loafers, not skates. The former defenseman was wearing a blue suit and matching tie, instead of his familiar Rangers sweater. He's grown quite fond of retirement. "I'm not looking to play another game," Leetch said with a laugh. "I know that's done." Leetch was honored before the Colorado Avalanche's game with the Boston Bruins on Thursday night, along with Mike Richter, Brett Hull and Cammi Granato. The group will be inducted into the 2008 class of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame on Friday night in Denver. Hull even took a break from his co-general manager duties with the Dallas Stars to attend the festivities. "When you get an honor like this thrust upon you, it's pretty special," said Hull, who wrapped up his 20-year career as the league's third all-time leading goal scorer with 741.... [read full story]