Five Questions with Peter Chiarelli
The following article featuring former Harvard standout Peter Chiarelli appeared June 5 on the Toronto Sun Web site.
BY CHRIS STEVENSON
Chiarelli is in his fifth season as general manager of the Boston Bruins, taking them from 13th in the Eastern Conference in 2005-06, the year before he took over, to Stanley Cup finalist in five years (there was a 40-point improvement in his first three years). He played four years of hockey at Harvard University (degree in Economics), got his law degree at the University of Ottawa and was a player agent for six years before joining the Ottawa Senators front office for seven years, the last two as assistant general manager. He joined the Bruins in May, 2006.
1. Have you even been able to enjoy this ride?
"Two or three managers who had been to the final called me and told me to make sure you enjoy it. They never did. In hindsight, they look back and wish they had enjoyed it more. It's hard to truly enjoy it when you want to win. You're really anxious because you're so close and it's been such a long grind to get to this spot. I can remember when we were jumping on a plane to go to Belfast and Prague. It's been quite a junket this year."
Complete article can be accessed via the Sun Web site by clicking here.
