Biography on herb brooks

August 5, —August 11, was an American ice hockey coach, best known for coaching the U. Brooks later played hockey at the University of Minnesota and was a member of the and United States Olympic teams. He almost made the Olympic team, only to be cut the week before the Olympic Games started. He then sat at home and watched the team he almost made win gold.

Biography on herb brooks: Herbert Paul Brooks (August 5, –

Brooks went on to a successful business career which included motivational speaking, TV analysis, NHL scouting and occasional coaching. He even guided the French Olympic team in One of our nation's most charismatic and inventive coaches, "Herbie" is a true American hero. Hockey Hall of Fame Search. Herbert "Herb" Brooks. After his Olympic success, he was courted by several NHL clubs but turned them all down to coach with a Swiss team in a European league.

He later worked in various administrative jobs for NHL teams. He was team manager of the French hockey team at the Olympics, and inreturned as the U. In between he even guided St. Brooks went on to a successful business career which included motivational speaking, TV analysis, NHL scouting and occasional coaching.

Biography on herb brooks: Herbert Paul Brooks was an

He even guided the French Olympic team in One of our nation's most charismatic and inventive coaches, "Herbie" is a true American hero. Tag s : Home News Collector. USA Hockey Search. Tag s : Home News Collector Share.