David Bauer
Ice hockey player and coach
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Died
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Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Canada
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Played ice hockey for the University of Toronto and later served as a coach for the national team. Contributed significantly to the development of ice hockey in Canada through coaching and curriculum development. Led the Canadian national team to a gold medal at the 1967 Ice Hockey World Championship, helping to elevate the sport's profile in the country. Instrumental in founding the National Coaching Certification Program in Canada, which aimed to improve coaching standards across various sports.
Played for the University of Toronto
Coached Canada's national team to gold in 1967
Founded the National Coaching Certification Program
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