The Godfather of US Hockey

The remarkable autobiography of Lou Vairo, the “Godfather of Hockey,” who propelled the game to unprecedented heights in the United States. Vairo has been involved in the sport for over six decades, from coaching youth hockey to scouting for the gold medal 1980 Miracle on Ice Olympic team, coaching the 1984 Olympic team, and coaching in the NHL.​

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“There is no living American who has done more for USA Hockey than Lou Vairo. Lou went from playing roller hockey in Brooklyn to coaching the US Olympic Hockey Team. Lou has seen and done it all for USA Hockey. This book is a must read for any hockey fan.”

~ Jay Riley, son of US hockey legend Jack Riley