RIP Dan Barrows
Hockey lost a good friend last night when Dan Barrows died. He probably forgot more about hockey than I will ever know.
I knew Dan from the RIT games. We would talk a little between periods and before the game about what we thought about the game. And there was always a smile on his face when we talked hockey. It didn't matter if it was some game in the 80s or the recent game. My favorite was when he would say "win, win, win, win, win" after an RIT win.
The last couple years have been great in that I would go out with him and his wife Laurie after the game to eat. There we would talk more about the game that was just played, or the hockey game on TV. The man loved his hockey.
The hockey world will miss him. So will I. RIP Dan.
I knew Dan from the RIT games. We would talk a little between periods and before the game about what we thought about the game. And there was always a smile on his face when we talked hockey. It didn't matter if it was some game in the 80s or the recent game. My favorite was when he would say "win, win, win, win, win" after an RIT win.
The last couple years have been great in that I would go out with him and his wife Laurie after the game to eat. There we would talk more about the game that was just played, or the hockey game on TV. The man loved his hockey.
The hockey world will miss him. So will I. RIP Dan.
posted by Komey at 5:10 PM
4 Comments:
I was sitting reading USCHO.com this morning and I am speechless having learned of Dan's passing. My heart is breaking for Laurie!
I played for the Tigers from 1989-1993 and was privileged to know Dan. No matter win or loss, home or away Dan was always there to greet the team in the lobby or before you got on the bus with a smile and words of encouragement. Part of playing hockey at RIT is not just the winning tradition of the program or education. Its the RIT Hockey family culture that was created by people like Dan. We all know that Dan loved the game, but what I remember is how he cared for the people who played and their families.
My parents would travel six hours on a Friday for a home game and Dan was always there to say hello with an offer to by them a cup of coffee after a long drive. He loved to chat about big weekends against Mercyhurst or Elmira when they would get into town.
When I graduated, Dan and Laurie made sure to take me out for lunch and say good bye. This thoughtfulness made for such a great college hockey experience.
After graduation I lost touch with Dan and Lauire, but I was fortunate to run into them several years later at the Frozen Four in Buffalo. Its was like time stood still, it was great to see Dan, talk about what I had been up to and how my family was. This is just an example that it was beyond the game for Dan, it was the people that he met through the game that mattered most.
His support during my time at RIT will never be forgotten!
My thoughts and prayers are with Laurie during this difficult time. I don't have their information, but if someone could pass this on to her it would be appreciated!
Josh Pagliaro #22 (89-93)
Josh - please send me your e-mail address. Laurie appreciated your comments and wants to thank you personally. If you want, you can e-mail me at mkomar@rochester.rr.com
Komey
I stumbled upon this blog while looking for Dan. I never met him, but from what I have read he was amazing. My name is Nancy Pugliese. I had googled my Late Father Patrick Pugliese and found a list of recipients who won the Sportsmanship award named after my dad. Well, there was Dans name as the one who posted and updated the information. So, I googled his name in hope of finding him to say thank you. I am so sad that I wasn't able to do that. To all of you who knew him please except my condolences, and if anyone can help me keep up his postings I would so appreciate your assistance. I would like to do it in his name.
Sincerely,
Nancy Pugliese
Naples, Florida
Formally of Pittsford, NY
I forgot to put my contact information. Please email me if you can help.
Thanks,
Nancy Pugliese
fourneals@comcast.net
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