Scotty Bowman: A Life in Hockey

by Douglas Hunter

When people wonder who the quintessential hockey coach is, only one name comes to mind-Scotty Bowman. As tough and unyielding as the sport itself and as aggressive and strategic as a general at war, Scotty Bowman typifies the no-nonsense attitude necessary for success in today's NHL. In a career rife with controversy, Bowman is often feared but always respected by the legions of players who have toiled under his reign. Scotty A Life in Hockey traces the career of one of hockey's most intriguing characters. Every aspect of Bowman's rollercoaster career is highlighted, from his early playing career through his record-breaking Stanley Cup victories. Following his thrilling time with the Montreal Canadiens, the difficult years with the Buffalo Sabres, and up to the Red Wings' historic first Stanley Cup success since 1955, Douglas Hunter ( author of A Breed Apart ) chronicles the joyous victories and the disappointing upsets.

Genres: Hockey, Sports, Nonfiction

408 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

Reviews

[Jeffrey Shrigley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book in incredibly long but worth the read if you have the time. Scotty was an amazing man with heart. A great read but even better person!

[Brian O'Leary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not very good at showing you cool stuff he did different from others to be successful, stuff where you would say to yourself "In certain situations I could use that", or "I wish I would have thought of that"

[Ryan Jones · Rating 4 out of 5]

great insights about the red wings and the team and the ownership of the red wings.

[Terry Sauve · Rating 2 out of 5]

Great story, too much verbage in Dryden's writing. Put me to sleep

[Rich · Rating 3 out of 5]

A bit slow in parts, maybe just a bit too much detail, but overall worth the time.

[Yves Lavoie · Rating 2 out of 5]

Tough to read, WAY too many useless stats. If you want a recap of the transactions, recaps, records from the habs/wings/blues from the last 40 years, you will like this book. Couldn't finish it. No flow, not as interesting as I hoped.

[Dave Thorner · Rating 2 out of 5]

I found this boring and very repetitive.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting reading, especially if you're a die hard Red Wings fan. Gives insight into the mind of the greatest hockey coach alive today.