The Grinder works hard in the corners and other places NOBODY ELSE wants to go.
The Grinder's the guy who doesn't have the grades to get the scholarship. So he works the night shift to pay for classes.
The Grinder's willing to sacrifice the body. Stoppinbg a speeding puck with your face isn't pretty. But then again, neither is the name "Grinder".
The Grinder ALWAYS sticks up for his teammates. Why? Because they're teammates. And the other guys AREN'T.