Book 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.
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.
