Full Description
An intimate, humorous look at Brian Kilrea's 60-year career in junior hockey With more wins than any coach in junior hockey history, and a personality as large as his winning record, Brian Kilrea is more than a hockey legend, he's one of the most beloved figures in the game. With veteran sportswriter, James Duthie, Kilrea gives fans a rink-side view of his early days as a player with the Red Wings and what it was like to score the first-ever goal in the history of the L.A. Kings; as well as his role as a coach for the Ottawa 67s and as a mentor to young stars of the future. With stories and comments from famous NHLers who played for Killer, including Bryan Trottier and Dennis Potvin, as well as coaches, trainers, and general managers, readers will get a taste of Kilrea's hardnosed coaching style, as well as the knowledge and dedication that has made him last so long.
Anecdotes from NHLers like Mike Peca, Gary Roberts, Doug Wilson, Brian Campbell, Darren Pang, and many others An inside look at the day-to-day life in the world of junior hockey, including brutal practices, broken curfews, trades, and tirades With a Foreword by lifelong friend, Don Cherry, They Call Me Killer is a fascinating, real-life look at the world of junior hockey and the man who has meant so much to the sport.
Contents
Foreword ( Don Cherry ). Preface ( James Duthie ). Chapter 1: They Call Me ... Gig? Chapter 2: Cigars, Anne Murray and Polar Bears. Chapter 3: Somewhere There's a Hero. Chapter 4: One Minute Between Legends. Chapter 5: A Chance on Lance. Chapter 6: Life in Hell with Eddie Shore. Chapter 7: Move the Puck! (And Killer's Other Hockey Commandments). Chapter 8: Ralph. Chapter 9: Grapes and Me. Chapter 10: Stopping Mario (The First Memorial Cup). Chapter 11: The Boys on the Bus. Chapter 12: Long Nights on Long Island. Chapter 13: You Got Three Options! Chapter 14: Did I Tell You the One About ...? Chapter 15: The Call of the Hall. Chapter 16: Winger for Life. Chapter 17: Eyewitness to a Killer. Chapter 18: Time To Go. Index.
