was also a freelance announcer for the Entertainment Sports Network. He has served a stint as the television (1992–1996) and radio colour commentator (2000–2005) for the San Jose Sharks and now does so for the New York Rangers on a part-time basis. He was rumoured to be a candidate to become the Rangers' full-time radio analyst in 2006–07 but has retained his back-up role and makes appearances at Rangers events. Hockey awards and achievements Memorial Cup Championship (1964) Stanley Cup Championship (1967) Played in NHL All-Star Game (1968) "Honoured Member" of the Manitoba Hockey Hall of Fame. In the 2009 book 100 Ranger Greats, was ranked No. 54 all-time of the 901 New York Rangers who had played during the team's first 82 seasons National Polish American Sports Hall of Fame – 2002 Career statistics Conviction for criminal solicitation On May 7, 1982, Stemkowski pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor count of criminal solicitation in Nassau County, New York. Stemkowski had lent $35,000 to a business associate, which had not been repaid along with $35,000 in interest. He offered $20,000 to an undercover Nassau County police officer to fly to California and break an ankle and wrist of the business associate. After making his guilty plea, Stemkowski expressed remorse for his actions, saying, "Something was rightfully owed to me. I felt I had to get it back. Foolishly and stupidly, I went about it the wrong way." By pleading guilty, Stemkowski avoided a charge of conspiracy. References External links 1943 births Living people Canadian people of Polish descent Detroit Red Wings players Los Angeles Kings players National Hockey League broadcasters New York Rangers players San Jose Sharks announcers Ice hockey people from Winnipeg Stanley Cup champions Toronto Maple Leafs players Toronto Marlboros players Winnipeg Monarchs players Canadian ice hockey centres