Two good to be true
Michayluk, Callander thriving in IHL as soul mates, teammates, linemates
Batman and Robin. Rosencrantz and Guildenstem. Trammell and Whitaker. Michayluk and Callander. Eternal heroes, soul mates, teammates and linemates. Dave Michayluk and Jock Callander are not be as superhuman as Batman and Robin, as whimsical as Rosencrantz and Guildenstem or as well known in sports as Trammell and Whitaker, but for more than a decade they’ve been the most dynamic duo in minor pro hockey. Michayluk and Callander were teenage teammates for the Western League’s Regina Pats in 1980. They’re teammates and best friends today as 33-and 34-year-old senior citizens on the International League’s Cleveland Lumberjacks. “The first time I met (Michayluk) I was 18,” Callander recalled, “I was sitting out a game with Regina and they called him up from Prince Albert to replace me.” “I had no idea we’d still be together 16…
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