MONTREAL – When it comes to his son Brendan’s trademark playing style, Ian Gallagher is insistent on one very important point.
“That has nothing to do with any special parenting technique. This is Brendan’s own identity and it’s something that was evident very early on. His ability to make teams was really dependent upon him being able to play the game his way,” said Mr. Gallagher, a long-time strength and conditioning coach for the WHL’s Vancouver Giants where Brendan enjoyed a record-setting four-year stay between 2008 and 2012. “It’s something that’s allowed him to have some success. It’s not artificial.