The Road to Hockeytown: Jimmy Devellano's Forty Years in the NHL
SPORTS/HOCKEY
"Although Jimmy never played professional hockey himself, he was born with an intense love for the game and has devoted his life to hockey. He lives and breathes the game. Hockey is better off because of Jimmy Devellano." "Though he has never scored a goal, blocked a shot or thrown a body check, Jim Devellano contributed to seven Stanley Cup championships over three separate decades. An accomplishment of that magnitude is testament to his foresight, his insight and his hockey sense." "He is my mentor. He gave me my first opportunity to get into the business. When he came to Detroit, one of the things he talked about was he was never going to trade a draft pick. He's a tremendous architect." "He had what I would consider an outstanding career. He started from the very, very bottom and has worked his way up to, I would say, the top echelon in the league. I made him look so good, Mike Ilitch called me and stole him to Detroit." "He is a truly respected hockey man who deserves all accolades that have been presented to him. However, where he has helped me the most is in understanding the sports environment in the city of Detroit. Jimmy spent countless hours advising me on this sports landscape upon my arrival in Michigan." "For more than the past 40 years Jim Devellano has had his hands on the hockey pulse. His remarkable accomplishments make him a Hockey Icon. Congratulations." |
Contents
Landingand LosingHockey Work
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Our Time Finally Comes
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Learning in the Minors The CHL Years
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Dabbling in Baseball
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Dealing with Adversity in Detroit
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Rising from Worst to First
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Finding the Perfect Coach and Manager
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A Coaching Legend Hits Motown
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Triumph Turns to Tragedy
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Our Hall of Fame Team
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From Where I Stand
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THE MAPLE LEAFS
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Afterword
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Other editions - View all
The Road to Hockeytown: Jimmy Devellano's Forty Years in the NHL Jim Devellano,Roger Lajoie Limited preview - 2010 |
The Road To HockeyTown: Jimmy Devellano's Forty Years in the NHL Jim Devellano,Roger Lajoie No preview available - 2013 |
The Road to Hockeytown: Jimmy Devellano's Forty Years in the NHL Jim Devellano,Roger Lajoie No preview available - 2008 |