Scotty Bowman joins son with Blackhawks

By George Sipple / Detroit Free Press Friday, August 1, 2008 - Added 7m ago With the blessing of the Red Wings’ ownership and front office, Scotty Bowman left the organization Thursday to join the Chicago Blackhawks as a senior adviser. Bowman, 74, spent the past 15 years with the Red Wings. After helping them win three Stanley Cup championships (1997-98, 2002) as head coach from 1993 to 2002, he has been a consultant with the team ever since. "It wasn’t easy leaving Detroit," Bowman at a news conference in Chicago. "I don’t feel I would have gone to any other team. I’ve been retired six years. I’ve had teams call me." The Blackhawks offered Bowman something the Red Wings could not - the chance to work with one of his sons, Stan Bowman, an assistant general manager for the Blackhawks. Scotty Bowman said Gordie Howe often told... [read full story]