They Call Me Killer : Tales from Junior Hockey's Legendary Hall-of-Fame Coach

by Kilrea, Brian; Duthie, James; Cherry, Don

• ISBN13: 9780470677421
• ISBN10: 0470677422
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-09-20
• Publisher: Wiley

Summary

Brian Kilrea - also known as "Killer" - is one of the most famous coaching personalities in hockey. Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003, Killer is known as the winningest coach in junior hockey history, a two-time winner of the Memorial Cup, and winner of countless other divisional championships. Even the Canadian Hockey League's Coach of the Year award (which he has won four times) is now named after him! With his years as a player, 29 years as coach and now General Manager of the Ottawa 67's and two years spent with the New York Islanders, Killer has a lot of stories to tell. Stories about life in the juniors, about being a coach, about the young stars he molds for their futures, and stories from his players and colleagues about what it's like to work and live with Killer.Prone to yelling, cutting comments and colourful language, he is nevertheless adored by his players, beloved by his fans, and respected by the hockey establishment for his knowledge, motivation and dedication to the game. Brian Kilrea, with veteran hockey journalist James Duthie, delves into the very best of Killer's 60 years in hockey, stories that are hilarious, moving, and simply unforgettable.

Author Biography

Brian Kilrea was the head coach of the Ottawa 67's from 1974-84, then again from 1986-2009 and is currently their General Manager. He has more wins than any other hockey coach in junior hockey history and the CHL Coach of the Year award is named after him. Kilrea was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2003. In 32 seasons as head coach of the Ottawa 67's, he had only six losing seasons and missed the playoffs only once- astonishing accomplishments in junior hockey.

 

James Duthie is a graduate of the Carleton University School of Journalism, and is best known for his work on The NHL on TSN and his coverage of the World Junior Championship. He is host of TSN's NHL Draft coverage and was national co-host for CTV/TSN's coverage of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games in Vancouver. James has been nominated for a Gemini six times and has also won TV Guide's "Sportscaster of the Year" award. His work has appeared in The Hockey News, Today's Parent and the Ottawa Citizen.

Table of 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.