Montreal Canadiens and Scotty Bowman: Hockey History in the Making No discussion about the Montreal Canadiens’ golden era is complete without mentioning Scotty Bowman. His leadership of the Canadiens brought an era of unmatched success and prestige. Early Life and Coaching Journey Scotty Bowman was born in Montreal, Quebec in 1933, a

Montreal Canadiens and Scotty Bowman: Hockey History in the Making When you think of the greatest coaches in the history of hockey, one name that consistently stands out is Scotty Bowman. Bowman’s time with the Montreal Canadiens in the 1970s is often regarded as one of the most successful coaching tenures in professional sports. The Pat