Virus turned Guy Boucher from player to coach

By Garry McKay
The Hamilton Spectator
Aug 28, 2009

The darkest moments are just before dawn. It has been that way for Guy Boucher -- a McGill hockey grad and the Hamilton Bulldogs new head coach.

His father died when he was just 17 forcing him to grow up quickly, to be the man of the house for his mother and sisters and take part-time jobs to help provide support. From that tragedy, however, he developed a work ethic that has helped carry him to where he is today.

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