We have rummaged through our archives for this gallery of true greats.
They are just some of the outstanding imports signed by a number of coaches who have built trophy winning teams around them.
Every fan will have their own 30 picks from the game’s modern era – the list is far from complete, but we hope the pictures from the past few decades spark memories of great games rinkside during the Ne'er holiday.
Every fan will have their own 30 picks from the game’s modern era – the list is far from complete, but we hope the pictures from the past few decades spark memories of great games rinkside during the Ne'er holiday.