Even though the game now transcends international boundaries it has long been considered the quintessential Canadian sport. Played out on an unforgivingly hard, cold surface, it’s a regular opportunity to use skill, strength and perseverance to survive and excel.
Most mornings you can find Cowick down at the local West Shore YMCA where, at 72 years of age, he works the exercise machines, chats with his friends, and is one of the most likeable folks you’ll ever hope to meet. The Flyers had assembled tough enforcers who, according to Cowick, were brought on when coach Fred Shero got tired of having his players beaten up by the tough guys on other teams.
What is surprising to some, however, is the fact that these same players have a decidedly gentle and considerate side. Cowick is a prime example. “My wife and I were heading into the cars for the Stanley Cup Parade, you know with champagne and everything, and as we’re getting to the car, we see John standing on the side of the road to watch the parade. I called him over and he got in with us and got to ride in the Stanley Cup parade,” Cowick said.“Some reporter had written the story and John reached out. He was a grown man by then but told me that he’d never forgotten what happened and that it was the highlight of his life.
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