Alpo Suhonen (Paperback)

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Alpo Suhonen (born 17 June 1948 in Valkeakoski, Finland) was the first European-born NHL head coach in 50 years when he took over the Chicago Blackhawks on 22 May 2000. Along with Ivan Hlinka, they were the first European born head coaches since Johnny Gottselig. He would last less than a year as head coach of the Hawks, as he resigned next spring because of heart problems. There was frequent criticism to Suhonen's coaching citing lack of discipline and a country club atmosphere among the players. Prior to being head coach of the Blackhawks, Suhonen was an assistant coach with the Winnipeg Jets and Toronto Maple Leafs.