Episode 61: Bill Bowler

The prohockeypod keeps rolling along with GM’s from the CHL. This week, Bill Bowler from the Windsor Spitfires. Bill has always been part of the Windsor Spitfires family. Whether it was as a player for 4 years or returning to be an assistant coach, VP of Hockey Operations and now the General Manager. He bleeds for Windsor. We talked about his OHL playing career, debuting in the NHL with the Columbus Blue Jackets, venturing over to Germany and winning a championship, before transitioning to the coaching side. Bill talked about his passion for the game and grinding to work his way up in the coaching/management world while still working a normal job. Eventually his hard work paid off when he became Vice President of Hockey Operations in Windsor and helping them win a Memorial Cup. He is now in his 6th season as the GM and we talked about what he looks for in his players, as well as his staff members. Hope you enjoy!