HOCKEY - Come Crash the Boards

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John Brophy dead at 83. For those who know him they know he was far more colorful in real life that Don Cherry. Some even say that Slap shot was loosely based on his minor league playing career. He was actually a Leafs coach for a season (or less) but he really was the heart of soul of the ECHL league coaching fraternity. Early years with Hampton Roads. He also was a long time minor league player.

I have heard lots of stories from off the ice. I have one in real life. he was a nut on the golf course. My little brother came home one day terrified and crying thinking thee man he had caddied for that day was going to kill him because he broke a club a flagstick. I will admit that he took the time to find our home phone number and call to apologize.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/john-brophy-maple-leafs-hockey-coach-death-nova-scotia-1.3315401