2012 has been a very good year for hockey books. There have been some high quality releases, particularly in the biography genre. But it was not until now that I found one that truly stood above the rest. Coach: The Pat Burns Story is the best hockey biography of the year. Buy The Book - Amazon.ca - Chapters - Amazon.com Pat Burns was one of the great NHL coaches. He worked with the Montreal Canadiens, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and New Jersey Devils, and seemed always to enjoy instant success. He capped his extraordinary career by coaching the New Jersey Devils to a Stanley Cup victory in 2003. Cancer--his third bout--finally claimed him in 2010, aged 58. Rosie DiManno, the notable Toronto Star columnist, knew Burns well. She has written a revealing and heartfelt account of his life, warts and all. From his fatherless childhood to his years as a police officer to his glorious NHL years and his valiant fight against cancer. Her gifted writing ability combined wi