Behind the Bench, coaches talk about life in the NHL by Irvin. Dick - 1993

Ontario: M & S. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1993. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771043597 . price clipped dj .

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1993. This book concerns itself with the personalities behind the benches. All the coaches of hockey legend and lore are here, in person, or through the personal anecdotes of insiders who remember them. There are old-timers as well as newcomers alike, representing every team in the NHL... In researching this book, Dick Irvin interviewed over forty former and current coaches throughout the NHL. He has collected the best of their stories, and stories about them. These stories reveal a side of hockey unkown to most fans. From their roots and early days, the championships and crushing losses, the hirings, the firings, to life on the road, and dealing with fan and media pressure, these coaches are candid about their own lives, as well as about the great players, the great teams and the owners. Two sections of photographs provided as well as an index. Photo price-intact dust jacket. An immaculate copy that promises to please.. First Edition, First Printing. Hard Cover.… Read More