Schneider says good-bye; Rafalski says hello

July 2, 2007

BY HELENE ST. JAMES

FREE PRESS SPORTS WRITER

Brian Rafalski's first call was to his dad, Harry, whom he tried to tell the news even as the screaming in the background reached a joyous crescendo.

The message was simple enough: Dad, I am coming home.

Rafalski, who grew up in Dearborn, became the ( Read more... )