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ABout the bookIt’s not surprising if you’ve never heard of Ernie Gare; the man behind innovations that paved the way for many Canadians to pursue their athletic dreams without sacrificing education cared more about the future of the athletes and the sports than garnering fame for himself. Without Gare and his drive to create the scholarship program, the world may not have seen Nancy Greene win an Olympic gold medal, or the Crazy Canucks take Canada to the top of the ski racing world. Without Gare’s collaboration with Bob Nicholson, the Program of Excellence might never have been created to help keep Canada one of the top hockey nations in the world. This is the story of the man who changed the future of Canadian winter sports. |
“From the beginnings of the national ski team, to hockey’s Program of Excellence, Ernie Gare might just be the most influential Canadian sports figure you’ve never heard of. Who better to take you through Gare’s riveting journey than Korobanik, whose journalism roots lie in Nelson, B.C., and has written hockey at its highest level?”
--- Mark Spector, Author of The Battle of Alberta and Road to Gold, The Untold Story of Canada at the World Juniors
Ernie Gare would not ask for nor expect the recognition he deserves for the vision, impact, and legacy on family, community and benefit young Canadian athletes had then and today.
His life actions benefited hockey and alpine skiing. Had his work continued from the early ‘60s to today Canadian performances would have been even grander.
I didn’t know him and never met him until I read this book and realize now that without his vision and action it is doubtful I would have lived the best life ever.
His story inspires you to think bigger, and reminds us how Canada is blessed by people who live their passion like Ernie did.
---Jungle Jim Hunter, the original Crazy Canuck
“He saved my life, economically speaking, and I am forever grateful to Ernie for
that. It was the greatest gift a person could ever receive. I would never have
gone to law school but for Ernie's involvement in my life.”
--- Gail (Knobby) Holden, Spokane, Washington, lawyer and former
Nelson Maple Leaf
“You look at where scholarships are today; you have to take into
account what happened in Nelson. Look at the teams
in the University of Alberta and Saskatchewan and U of C [Calgary]. All
those kids are on full-ride today.
“Somebody had to have started that, and Ernie Gare started that in this
country. It’s a great story, a big part of the tradition that is now part of the
hockey fabric for sure.”
--Bob Nicholson, Chairman Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group and former President and CEO of Hockey Canada
--- Mark Spector, Author of The Battle of Alberta and Road to Gold, The Untold Story of Canada at the World Juniors
Ernie Gare would not ask for nor expect the recognition he deserves for the vision, impact, and legacy on family, community and benefit young Canadian athletes had then and today.
His life actions benefited hockey and alpine skiing. Had his work continued from the early ‘60s to today Canadian performances would have been even grander.
I didn’t know him and never met him until I read this book and realize now that without his vision and action it is doubtful I would have lived the best life ever.
His story inspires you to think bigger, and reminds us how Canada is blessed by people who live their passion like Ernie did.
---Jungle Jim Hunter, the original Crazy Canuck
“He saved my life, economically speaking, and I am forever grateful to Ernie for
that. It was the greatest gift a person could ever receive. I would never have
gone to law school but for Ernie's involvement in my life.”
--- Gail (Knobby) Holden, Spokane, Washington, lawyer and former
Nelson Maple Leaf
“You look at where scholarships are today; you have to take into
account what happened in Nelson. Look at the teams
in the University of Alberta and Saskatchewan and U of C [Calgary]. All
those kids are on full-ride today.
“Somebody had to have started that, and Ernie Gare started that in this
country. It’s a great story, a big part of the tradition that is now part of the
hockey fabric for sure.”
--Bob Nicholson, Chairman Edmonton Oilers Entertainment Group and former President and CEO of Hockey Canada
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