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By Jamie Fitzpatrick, About.com Guide to Hockey since 2002

Roger Neilson and the Game He Changed

Sunday June 29, 2003
He dedicated his life to hockey, and the impact was felt from Ontario to Israel. On Saturday, over 1,400 gathered to pay tribute to Roger Neilson, who died last week at the age of 68. Neilson coached eight NHL teams, but that barely begins to explain his influence on the game. At Sportsnet.ca, Steve Milton examines why Neilson was one of hockey's great coaches and true innovators.

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