Quotes from Fred Shero

We know that hockey is where we live, where we can best meet and overcome pain and wrong and death. Life is just a place where we spend time between games.

Arrive at the net with the puck and in ill humor.

On coaching the 1970s Philadelphia Flyers: Nobody likes us. Nobody outside Philadelphia, that is. In fact, the nicest thing people say about us is that we are a bunch of muggers.

Win now, and we'll walk together forever.

At the 1974 Stanley Cup Finals: Win today and we walk together forever.

A man with a dream of pleasure can go forth and conquer a crowd and three. With a new song's measure can trample a kingdom down.

To avoid criticism, say nothing, do nothing, be nothing.

Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion. You must first set yourself on fire.