Tom Webster: “My Life in Hockey”

Director: Matthew McAvoy Production: Oak Ridge Films Corporation Country: Canada Year: 2004 Language: English Type Documentary Cast: Tom Webster

Tom Webster witnessed hockey's greatest players first hand. Webster played his rookie season with Bobby Orr, was the roommate and linemate of Gordie Howe as well as coaching Wayne Gretzky.

In this documentary former NHL player and coach Tom Webster discusses his career in hockey first hand, in his own words. From the early days playing shinny hockey at age 5 through to his job today as a scout for the Calgary Flames, Webster goes into great detail talking about his years in junior hockey as both a coach and player, participating in the Memorial Cup as both. Webster talks about his time in the NHL as player and coach as well as his reasons of leaving the NHL to play in the newly created WHA. Webster is both passionate and funny thought out the film. His stories are true hockey treasures.

This candid documentary is a tribute to a man who has spent his entire life in hockey.