I know he didn't coach in the high school ranks in Minnesota, but a lot of his players have gone on to have an impact on the Minnesota Hockey scene. And the stories he could tell, wow. As someone who didn't know a lot about hockey until I attended BSU, he sure did help me develop my current love for the game.
Godspeed RH!
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Edit: He did coach one year, 1960-61 at East Grand Forks
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Godspeed RH "Bob" Peters
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Re: Godspeed RH "Bob" Peters
A great coach but an even better man.
I grew up in Intl Falls.
Bob was from Fort Frances Ontario, just across the Rainy River.
When I started at Bemidji State Bob was already a local hero and on his way to be a legend.
I had not been on campus three weeks when ‘coach’ walked up to me and said
Mark (he knew my name), I am Bob Peters a friend of your Dads,
You probably don’t remember but I am Bob Peters.
And it wasn’t me, he was like that with everyone.
He was a gift.
I grew up in Intl Falls.
Bob was from Fort Frances Ontario, just across the Rainy River.
When I started at Bemidji State Bob was already a local hero and on his way to be a legend.
I had not been on campus three weeks when ‘coach’ walked up to me and said
Mark (he knew my name), I am Bob Peters a friend of your Dads,
You probably don’t remember but I am Bob Peters.
And it wasn’t me, he was like that with everyone.
He was a gift.
Re: Godspeed RH "Bob" Peters
He was a true legend and gentleman of the game of hockey. His impact and sphere of influence on our game cannot be measured.
Thanks for sharing and what a wonderful life to celebrate.
Thanks for sharing and what a wonderful life to celebrate.
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Re: Godspeed RH "Bob" Peters
I attended his summer hockey camp one week in about 1979. One evening he took the Fort Francis kids to show them around town and stop at the DQ. A man who remembers his roots is a good man in my book.
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Re: Godspeed RH "Bob" Peters
For those that may be interested:
A great "Huddle at the Tavern" show put on last night by the Beaver Radio Network honoring RH "Bob" Peters! Give it a listen if you can. The first hour is RH stories.
http://beaverradionetwork.com/audio/101 ... _chatt.mp3
A great "Huddle at the Tavern" show put on last night by the Beaver Radio Network honoring RH "Bob" Peters! Give it a listen if you can. The first hour is RH stories.
http://beaverradionetwork.com/audio/101 ... _chatt.mp3