Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2: With a foreword from Ron Maclean by Don Che

Description: Don Cherry's Hockey Stories, Part 2 by Don Cherry You thought youd read them all, did you? Well, you havent.Simultaneously loved and loathed, Don Cherry is one of the most talkative and talked-about personalities in hockey today. His more than twenty-five years as a player and coach have informed his popular Hockey Night in Canada commentary segment, "Coachs Corner." And now hes got more stories to share.In Don Cherrys Hockey Stories, Part 2, Grapes tells us about the 2010 Stanley Cup, relays the lessons hes learned both on and off the ice, and takes us inside hockeys mythical players "code." Youll encounter familiar names from the game and find out who this idol looks up to. Youll travel back in time to Cherrys days playing in the minor leagues. Youll share his experiences of being named Coach of the Year in the NHL and in the AHL. And youll hear from his kids about what it was like growing up with a dad like Don..Don Cherry tells it like it is, for better or for worse. You wont be disappointed.P.S. Don wants you to know its a book the whole family can enjoy. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography A high school dropout from Kingston, Ontario, Cherry laced up with the American Hockey Leagues Hershey Bears in 1954 to begin what would be nearly a two-decade playing career. The 20-year-old rookie would jump to a number of minor league teams in the United States and Canada over the course of his 16 years on the ice, bringing his young family with him on more than 50 moves. After being fired from his role as Coach of the Boston Bruins in 1979 Cherry went on to coach the Colorado Rockies for one unsuccessful season. A chance appearance on Hockey Night in Canada impressed CBC officials enough for them to create a platform for the bombastic ex-player and coach. "Coachs Corner" would go on to court both controversy and high ratings, as hockey fans rushed to their televisions to take in his singular mix of game analysis, cultural commentary and playful parrying with host Ron MacLean. Cherry has parlayed his broadcast success into a line of popular videos, a chain of restaurants, a syndicated radio show and lucrative endorsements. In addition to these ventures he has spent the past few years raising funds for Rose Cherrys Home for Kids, a hospice for terminally-ill children. Named after his beloved wife, who died of cancer in June 1997, Don Cherry has passionately campaigned for the Milton, Ontario hospice Excerpt from Book Its June 2010--the Stanley Cup finals between the Chicago Blackhawks and Philadelphia Flyers. Ron MacLean and I have been goin since April 8, every other night for two months. Its not bad. The first two series we do out of the CBC studio in Toronto. For the semifinals and finals, we are on the road. Our first night on the road, were in Philadelphia. Ron and I have a few too many pops, kind of deliberately. The playoffs remind me of when I played: you come to camp in good shape, but you all get together the first night and have a session. Youd be good all summer, and then just before camp, you ruin it. So about ten the next morning, Ron and I are in this cab and were bakin, its so hot. Were in our shirts and ties because we always travel that way in the States. (People at airports think were detectives, as theres usually an older cop and a young cop.) I always think my shirts look good, but theyre murder in the summer. The cab, as usual, is so small my legs are jammed up against the front seat. Why is every American cab dirty and small, with no air-conditioning and windows that dont roll down? And, of course, Im on the side where the sun shines through. And the extra pops dont help. When will we ever learn? Folks, this is not the glamorous life everybody thinks it is. There are ticket lines at the airport. And security lines. The customs guys always seem to be ticked off about something. You get to the hotel and the rooms arent ready. Eventually, you unpack (Ive got tons to unpack and Ron seems to have nothing). So here I am, sittin in this hot cab, thinkin all these things and feelin sorry for myself. I look at Ron and he says, "Never mind. Just think of the twelve cold ones well have on ice for after the game tonight." I do. Everything is right with the world. * * * Still in the finals. Now were into Chicago, and we land. Were walking through the tunnel between OHare Airport and the airport hotel. As we walk along the tunnel--and were the only ones in it--we come to a guy with a little organ, and hes singin. He really sounds great. Ron says, "Isnt that guy a wonderful singer?" and before I can say anything, he has dropped a fiver into the guys hat. I say, "You jerk. That guys not singing. Its a record. Thats Sam Cooke singing. The guy is only lip-synching." Ron says, "You know, youre too cynical. You should wake up to the world. There arent people like that. You couldnt be more wrong." So about four days later, were on our way back. Same tunnel. Same guy. Now the guy is letting on hes playing a violin. He sounds like Stratovarigus, or whatever his name is. I drop a fiver into his hat as a reward for being such a good con artist. Ron gets taken every time. He never passes a guy who needs a handout, no matter what. But he definitely does get taken a lot. For instance, were in Anaheim one night, and after a few pops in the bar, were walkin back to the hotel. This guy comes up to us and gives us this song and dance. "Can you guys help me out? Ive spent all my money on the bar, and now dont have any money for a taxi to get home. I was wondering if you guys could help me because now Im over the limit, and I dont want to drive my car." Believe it or not, Ron bites on this one and gives the guy twenty-five bucks to get home. I say, "Are you nuts?" He answers, "Yes, I know. He could be lying. But what if it was true? I would never forgive myself, and Id feel so guilty if he drove and hurt somebody." Hoo boy. * * * Its in Philly, right between the fifth and sixth games. We go out to a bar. Now, usually, we stay in Rons room at night and have a twelvepack on ice and watch TV and have a few munchies and cheese and we have a grand time. But we figured this series is going to wind up pretty soon, so the night before the sixth game, we go out to a bar for a little celebration. Believe it or not, the bartender knows all about my Bruins back when I was coachin them against Phillys Broad Street Bullies. He knows everything. I know hes not a phony because he remembers the one game--the second game of the semifinals--that we were up 3-0 and we blew a three-goal lead, with Bobby Clarke tyin it up with two minutes to go. He has it all down, and he remembers how Terry OReilly got the winner for us in the second overtime. Ron, who not only gives money to guys who drink too much, tips bartenders--and waitresses--like hes paying off the national debt. This time, he tips the guy fifty bucks. I say, "Hey, fifty bucks? What are you doing?" He says, "Everybodys gotta live." So on the way back to our hotel, were strollin along, feelin no pain, and we see a young guy who is really down on his luck, and he has a little dog on a piece of rope with him. Ron says to me as we cross an intersection, "Doesnt it break your heart to see a young fellow like that? And isnt it wonderful how that dog loves him and sticks with him?" So were halfway across the intersection by now, and I say, "Well, if you feel that way, why dont you go back and help him out?" I was just kiddin. It was just a joke. He says, "Ill do that," and he goes back and says to the young fella. "Dont take this the wrong way. I just want to help you out a little. I want to give you a little something to help you out, you and your dog." And he slips him a fifty as well. What a guy! He falls for everything. Details ISBN0385670052 Author Don Cherry Language English ISBN-10 0385670052 ISBN-13 9780385670050 Media Book Format Paperback Short Title HOCKEY STORIES PART 2 DEWEY B Illustrations Yes Residence -CN Birth 1934 Year 2011 Publication Date 2011-10-25 Country of Publication India Subtitle With a foreword from Ron Maclean UK Release Date 2011-10-25 Pages 352 Publisher Random House USA Inc Imprint Random House USA Inc Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:141694020;

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