Hockey Legend Astorino Passes; Former Hamden Coach Was Battling Parkinson's

New Haven Register › March 08, 2007

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From the "my way or the highway" philosophy during his legendary tenure at the helm of the Hamden hockey program to his four-hour workout sessions in the last weeks and months of his life, Lou Astorino's competitive drive never wavered. On Monday, Astorino passed away after a prolonged battle with Parkinson's Disease.

His passing brought heart-felt recollections from not just those in the Hamden hockey circles but also from rival players and coaches.

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Hockey Legend Astorino Passes; Former Hamden Coach Was Battling Parkinson's

"I am deeply saddened," said Hamden mayor Craig Henrici, who played for Astorino at Hamden from 1968-71. "He was an institution. His winning per...

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