HIFK won their first Finnish championship season of 1968-69 became the player coach Carl Brewer in the chair.Carl Brewer visit HIFK in the locker room many times still in the game years after. This year 1998 in the picture below Brian Rafalski (left.) posing with a legend. Brewer was born in the city of Toronto in 2001. KARI PEKONEN

the success of the backgrounds to shed light in a fantastic way Harri Pirinen new books for HIFK helsinki of Kings – 1969 the champion team and Carl Brewer heritage.

– Then argue, is Bobby Orr or Brewer the world’s best player. And suddenly it comes to our locker room! The respect was so egregious, that we had towards him. We’ve given our lives to that man, Kimmo Heino enthuses in the book.

Players to watch the Brewer concrete in the same level, but mentally, upwards, on high. Perhaps more impressive Brewer in action and demeanor, was that he never made achievements in a number and raised himself on a pedestal. He didn’t need to.

Charisma and authority in a recent HIFK helsinki of the Kings in the books (Minerva) is for each champion to the team with the player spread, the size of the ”player card”. Carl Brewer, of course, deals with a much wider scale. Vesa Parviainen

remember that the Brewer charisma was almost palpable and authority unquestioned.

– All of what he said sank our like a hot knife through butter. He used american sayings, such as ”twenty minutes to Broadway let’s go and win!” Their impact on us was even greater than if he had spoken in Finnish. Above all, the charisma and the message went was exceptional, Marttinen told in the book.

– the most important thing was how the Brewer to make his points. Kalle boasted as soon as was there. He gave very encouraging feedback, ”well done” style. Above all, he created us self-confidence, strong spirit and philosophy that you never give up.

”Better start happening”

Brewer did not raise its voice. He didn’t need to. His gaze namely tell you more than any words. Players report still kind of awe in his voice Brewer stare at him. When it was once gained, the same didn’t want to experience again.

It was staring at was absolutely terrible. Otherwise, Kalle was a gentle natured guy, and he tried to tell me by yelling. But when he announced, what to do now, and stared after them, then know that now is the better begins to happen, Harri Linnonmaa tell.

excerpts from Harri Pirinen book HIFK helsinki of the Kings, Minerva kustannus Oy. The proceeds of the book will support the IFK junior activities.