The Frank Mahovlich vs. Punch Imlach Feud: How the "Big M" was Nearly Driven to Madness. скачать в хорошем качестве

The Frank Mahovlich vs. Punch Imlach Feud: How the "Big M" was Nearly Driven to Madness.

Thanks to Robin Lehner and others, admitting to mental health issues is no longer a source of shame or embarrassment for NHL players. However, in bygone eras our hockey heroes never showed fear, vulnerability or weakness -- with one major exception: Hockey Hall of Famer Frank Mahovlich, whose toxic relationship with his coach, Punch imlach, twice drove him to nervous breakdowns. Known as "the Big M”, Frank Mahovlich was a talented and classy winger, who scored 622 goals and won six Stanley Cups in 22 professional seasons with the Leafs, Detroit Red Wings, Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Toros and the Birmingham Bulls. But despite his great success, Mahovlich struggled through the first half of his hockey life with emotional issues that resulted from high expectations. Frank was a shy and sensitive as a young man, ill-suited for the abuse he received from tyrannical Toronto Maple Leafs coach Punch Imlach, oppressive team management and fickle Toronto spectators. That Mahovlich managed to become a superstar while combating emotional pain and even depression is a testament to his once-questioned character and will to succeed. #frankmahovlich #torontomapleleafs #mentalhealth Mark Willand [email protected] Resources: "The Big M" by Ted Mahovlich (great book written by Frank's son) The NHL The Hockey Hall of Fame The Windsor Star Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for Fair Use for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and more. No copyright infringement intended.