Minor-League Coaching Legend Back in the Game in Junior Hockey

Coaches (top L-R) Mike Ricci, head coach Bob Boughner, and Roy Sommer of the San Jose Sharks watch from the bench during the third period of the NHL game against the Arizona Coyotes at Gila River Arena in Glendale, Arizona, on January 14, 2020. Christian Petersen/Getty Images

Roy Sommer had called it a career.

After setting an American Hockey League record with 828 coaching victories over 25 seasons and being named to the AHL’s Hall of Fame in October, the Oakland, California native had retired to Montana. He was all set for hunting season.