Hockey Journalist/Author Risto Pakarinen talks about his new Alpo Suhonen biography, Alpo’s ‘favourite hockey experience’ serving as Pat Quinn’s Assistant Coach for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Alpo becoming the first European head coach in the NHL with the Chicago Blackhawks, Alpo supporting the ‘Finnish Flash’ Teemu Selanne during his 76 goal introduction to the NHL, Alpo’s interactions with Elvis Presley/John Lennon/Dustin Hoffman/Fred Shero, and why the message of the memoir aligns with Alpo’s philosophy to Always Say Yes!

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