The 1979–80 Colorado Rockies season was the franchise's fourth season in Colorado and their sixth in the NHL, trrying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from which organization?
1979–80 Colorado Rockies season:  Trying to jolt the fan base and create some excitement for the club, the team hired Don Cherry away from the Boston Bruins as installed him as the new head coach. Don Cherry: Donald Stewart "Don" Cherry (born February 5, 1934) is a Canadian ice hockey commentator for CBC Television.
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