Bernie "Boom Boom" Geoffrion" considered by many as the inventor of the slap shot has died at the age of 75.
Geoffrion was only the second (teammate Rocket Richard was the first) to score 50 goals in a season. He helped to make the Montreal Canadiens the dynasty they were.
Since then hockey and hockey players have taken different approaches to the game and why it is played. Unsung heros like Boom Boom seem more passionate about the playing than the money which is an attitude that does not seem to have lasted the test of time.
Geoffrion's passing, while sad, is a blessing for he and his family as the pain he has endured has finally ended.
Boom Boom was a leader in hockey and in life and set an example to live by.
John Quincy Adams once said "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
You have inspired many to do more and become more. For that we all thank you.
Now it is time to rest.
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