The book delves into the rich history of Hershey, Pennsylvania, highlighting the town's deep-rooted connection to hockey through the Hershey Bears, a celebrated team with eight Calder Cup victories. It explores the cultural significance of the team within the community and its impact on the sport, showcasing the intertwining of chocolate and hockey in this iconic town. The narrative captures the spirit of the Bears and their legacy, making Hershey a notable location in the world of sports.
Bruce Boudreau is living a hockey Cinderella story. After more than three decades in the minor leagues as a player and coach, he was promoted to head coach of the Washington Capitals in 2007. Boudreau revived the Caps, written off as dead, to a division championship and received the Jack Adams award as the National Hockey League’s Coach of the Year in June 2008. His story is an entertaining odyssey of triumph, disappointment, and perseverance, stretching from Toronto to Washington. As a pro rookie, Boudreau had a cameo appearance in Slap Shot with star Paul Newman. Today Boudreau coaches superstar Alexander Ovechkin and a young Washington club poised to become an elite NHL team vying for the Stanley Cup. Boudreau stole the limelight at the 2008 NHL Awards Show with his self-deprecating and folksy manner, which has made him a popular personality at every stop he’s made. Hockey fans know there’s only one Boudreau.