Former NHL player Matt Cooke, known for a controversial hit on Marc Savard in 2010, is now a rookie head coach for the Newfoundland Growlers. Cooke's past actions have led to rule changes in the NHL, but he is focused on mentoring young hockey players.
Matt Cooke's 2010 hit on Marc Savard left the Bruins forward concussed and led to the end of his career. “I haven’t thought about it in a long time. Back then, I wanted to apologize.” Now Cooke is a rookie head coach. And his approach is different. https://t.co/I7pfP2HTM7 https://t.co/bdQ6tC759E
Matt Cooke's 2010 unprovoked open-ice shoulder check on Boston Bruins forward Marc Savard led to a change in the NHL rules meant to deter blindside hits. Now one of the most reviled players of the past 20 years is a coach. @joshuakloke on his approach ⤵️ https://t.co/I7pfP2HTM7 https://t.co/FqnjUJbfLZ
Jenna Trubiano was the target of misogynistic & sexist remarks in a beer league game. She’s speaking out about it because she has a platform to do so for others who haven’t had that chance. My story for @detroitnews https://t.co/FsDdl7VD30
From @TheAthletic: Matt Cooke was once one of hockey's most hated players. The former NHL villain is trying to teach young players to follow his words, not his past deeds. https://t.co/pvGE12C5hY https://t.co/jZUaUqXbEn
Matt Cooke, once one of the NHL’s most-hated players, is charting a new path ⤵️ https://t.co/xn02KjtQtv
Matt Cooke's unprovoked open-ice shoulder check on Marc Savard in March 2010 is still one of the most condemned hits in NHL history. Many believed he was incapable of changing. But now he’s a rookie head coach of the Newfoundland Growlers. The shaper of young hockey minds.