If Coutts had a devilish side, he saved it for the rink. A passionate player, coach and fan–his family sent him to a New York Rangers “dream camp” when he was in his 70s–Coutts loved cherry-picking goals, and stirring mischief with senior league opponents.
“He would hook you from behind when the referees weren’t looking,” his son recounted. “Not to be evil, but just because it’s part of the game. He would be a little bit of a nuisance.”
