“Father Bauer and the Great Experiment fills an important gap in the history of hockey as it is today played. Greg Oliver has done a masterful research job in showing how Father Bauer was far ahead of his time in the evolution on what is, today, a truly international game. Hockey around the world — Canada, USA, Russia, Sweden, Finland, everywhere — is deeply indebted to this fascinating Canadian character.” — Roy MacGregor, bestselling author of Home Team: Fathers, Sons and Hockey, and Wayne Gretzky’s Ghost

“While David Bauer’s ‘great experiment’ to create a men’s national hockey ‘team-in-being’ focused on excellence, education, and values may have seemed quixotic, especially in a sport dominated by the NHL, his vision set the aspiration for the Canadian sport system to this day. It’s important that Canadians know his story. Greg Oliver’s well-researched biography ably captures the man, his mission, his players and his times.” — Bruce Kidd, author of The Death of Hockey, vice-president and principal, University of Toronto Scarborough

“It’s the labour and passion behind each word that makes Father Bauer and the Great Experiment such an excellent read. The ice beneath Bauer’s skates was rough at times, but his vision was solid. This is an amazing history of where our national game was and how it has progressed. A tap of the stick to Greg Oliver for his amazing efforts.” — Jiggs McDonald, broadcaster and 1990 recipient of the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award from the Hockey Hall of Fame

“Those who enjoy reading about hockey and biographies will want to read Greg Oliver’s book Father Bauer and the Great Experiment . . . An informative look at an interesting person who positively influenced many people.” — Glenn Perrett

“Father Bauer and the Great Experiment is not only one of the best-researched biographies I’ve ever read, but one of the most inspiring as Bauer valued technique and skill over brute force while instilling confidence and psychological well-being in his players.” — Waterloo Chronicle